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Building Stronger Foundations: The Future of Public Health

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SPH leads the way in emergency preparedness training
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
State leaders saw the need for emergency preparedness and response training. UIC’s School of Public Health is delivering just that.
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Where Climate Change and Public Health Converge
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Led by SPH, a new NIH-funded climate equity center will test nature-based interventions, such as green infrastructure, to minimize the consequences of climate change on humans.
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An Innovative Approach to Health Equity
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Combining inspired action with an innovative public health approach, CDPH unveiled Healthy Chicago Equity Zones in 2022. To solidify the initiative’s foundation & propel its future, CDPH leaned on a familiar ally: the UIC School of Public Health.
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Data Science in Health
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Data science is one of the fastest-growing fields in the world today, transforming industries from healthcare to entertainment. See how Dr. Basu is preparing SPH students to lead the emerging field.
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The Hidden Health Crisis: Mortality and Morbidity Among People Experiencing Homelessness
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Homelessness is not only a social crisis but a profound public health issue. A new joint report from UIC SPH and IDPH gives an in-depth look at the mortality and morbidity of people experiencing homelessness.
Health in All Policies
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Health in All Policies underscores the need for policies that actively support health and the importance of collaborating across sectors to ensure equitable outcomes for all. Learn how SPH and IDPH are working together to bring this approach to life.
SPH Strategic Plan framework diagram including student success, research, community and partner engagement, equity, global health, and supportive, people-first climate
SPH Strategic Planning: The Future of Public Health Infrastructure
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Committed to leading public health research and workforce development–with resilience, community and partner engagement, and supportive environments in mind–UIC SPH sets its vision for the next five years.

Advancing Public Health

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Public Health Infrastructure from the Ground Up: The PHAR Summer Program
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
This four-week intensive program introduces economically disadvantaged students to the broad scope of health professions and the community that can be built at UIC.
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Shaping the Future of Public Health: The Public Health Scholarship Program
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
With a focus on leadership development and workforce preparedness, PHSP is building a robust foundation for future public health leaders. It also meets community needs by connecting students with medically underserved areas.
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Building Connections Through Letters: UIC’s Pen Pal Program Promotes Educational Equity
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Read about how SPH's Pen Pal Program aims to address critical community needs, particularly the low high school graduation rates in underserved areas.

Pulse of Public Health

How does your work restore trust in public health? SPH community members weigh in.

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Global health

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Building Global Bridges: Journey to Germany’s Hochschule Bielefeld
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
HSBI’s International Week has been a dynamic gathering of scholars, researchers, and educators, creating a platform for knowledge exchange, teaching innovation, and collaborative partnerships. More than 130 participants from five continents attended.
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Water Quality and Public Health in Nepal
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
This past summer, Dr. Samuel Dorevitch, Professor in the Division Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, served as a Fulbright Specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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