The missing layer: exploring the community drivers of mental health

Students listen to a teacher in a Chicago Public Schools classroom.
Whole Child Wellness
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
With American schools addressing a litany of socioeconomic disparities, SPH researchers are modeling how schools can strengthen mental, physical and emotional health.
Caryn Peterson poses for a photo outside Mile Square Health Center.
Stigma, shame and blame: the impacts on HPV vaccination and screenings
Monday, January 29, 2024
Caryn Peterson, PhD, is investigating how stigma and social influence impact the likelihood of HPV vaccinations and screenings, with connections to risks for cervical cancer.
A Black man plays a game of chess at Chicago's lakeshore chess pavilion.
Stressed Out
Thursday, November 2, 2023
SPH researchers are exploring stress exposure and higher rates of dementia among Black people and how social connectiveness can mitigate risks and loneliness.
An image of people assembled in New York City's Times Square, with news tickers flashing information. One of the tickers has been edited to read:
Healthy truth
Thursday, November 2, 2023
SPH faculty and alumni offer perspectives and solutions to America’s misinformation crisis.
A UIC student demonstrates a wearable AI sensor, a black packpack with sensors embedded inside. The student is holding a restaurant serving tray; the sensor monitors the student's posture as they are carrying a heavy tray.
AI for worker safety
Thursday, November 2, 2023
SPH is leading some of the nation’s first efforts to employ AI as a tool to protect worker health and safety.
A painted mural reads
Community course alignment
Thursday, November 2, 2023
With MacArthur Foundation funding, SPH classes are redesigning curriculum to incorporate the technical needs of Chicago community-based organizations

Pulse of Public Health

What defines the intersection of public health and mental health? SPH community members weigh in.

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Global health

SPH faculty, students and partners in India pose for a photo.
An app for global HIV care
Thursday, November 2, 2023
After piloting an avatar-based app in the U.S. to promote HIV medication adherence and clinical visits, SPH’s Dr. Mark Dworkin, student researchers and global partners are testing the efficacy of the app in Hyderabad, India.
A graphical image of the Earth, with images edited into various landmasses on the globe. Images include a photo of Lanny and Terry Passaro posing for a photo with Passaro Scholars and SPH students engaged in global experiences in South America and Africa.
Expanding horizons
Thursday, November 2, 2023
A new gift from the Passaro family will strengthen SPH’s national profile as a global health leader.

Advancing SPH

Rachel Levine speaks at SPH's Commencement ceremony.
U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Highlights SPH Commencement
Monday, May 8, 2023
Admiral Rachel L. Levine told the SPH Class of 2023 that public health is at the center of the universe right now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and social justice challenges.
A bottle of baby powder, with some of the white powder spilled on a black tabletop.
Honoring Dr. Samuel Epstein's mission
Thursday, November 2, 2023
A new family-supported scholarship fund supports SPH students investigating environmental exposures and cancer links
Linda Rae Murray talks with an SPH student.
Preparing the next health justice leaders
Thursday, November 2, 2023
SPH faculty and alumni are part of a nationwide group establishing a scholarship honoring the career of Linda Rae Murray, MD, MPH '80, to cultivate the next generation of leaders from underserved communities committed to upending health disparities.
Post-Roe America Comes to UIC
Monday, October 30, 2023
UIC’s Reproductive Justice Coalition, with significant SPH support, is caring for people nationwide seeking reproductive health services.
Natalie Burda works with an undergraduate student during a Peer Support Team meeting.
Peer support team builds community
Monday, October 30, 2023
Natalie Burda, BA '22, is giving back to SPH's undergraduate programs as a member of the Peer Support Team, providing support in building quantitative and writing skills among undergraduate students.

Class acts, new faculty and goodbyes

Class Acts
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Celebrating the accomplishments of SPH alumni, students, faculty and staff.
2023-24 New Faculty Bios
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Meet our new faculty at the UIC School of Public Health.
Honoring our Retirees
Monday, October 30, 2023
In Memoriam
Monday, October 30, 2023