Wastewater sampling analyzed at SPH's water labs can provide rapid identification of COVID-19 outbreaks in a simpler fashion than mass batches of individual test results.
A new series of public health geographic information systems maps compare social vulnerability and COVID-19 deaths across Midwest counties as a tool to identify vaccine needs.
While most opioid use nationwide does not involve heroin and its illegal adulterants, these substances accounted for about 83 percent of overdose deaths in Cook County since 2016.
New research co-led by Kamal Eldeirawi, PhD in Epidemiology '06, found increases in disinfectant use during the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing environmental triggers for asthmatics.
Jeni Hebert-Beirne told USA Today community-engaged researchers are not surprised by the racial inequities revealed in Chicago's initial data on COVID-19 vaccinations.
A new report from the Institute for Public and Government Affairs, co-authored by SPH's Lisa Powell, finds Illinois revenue losses were not as drastic as feared during the pandemic.
SPH's Susan Buchanan told The Guardian that metal recycling operations like General Iron do not belong anywhere near residential housing due to harmful particulate matter.
Alumnus and professor Apostolis Sambanis told Crain's Chicago Business there is no firm answer as to whether a local or centralized approach to vaccination is preferable.
A new study from SPH researchers found even low levels of nitrate had an adverse effect on infant birth weight, causing potential long-term health problems.
