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Chief Master-at-Arms Mark Durben, from Coshocton, Ohio, attached to Naval Magazine Indian Island, speaks at a Veterans Day ceremony at Seaport Landing Retirement and Assisted Living in Port Townsend, Wash.

Commentary: Pandemic Lessons on Senior Care

SPH's Susan Hughes argues the COVID-19 pandemic represents a clarion call to rethink senior care in the United States, focused on socialization and worker pay and safety.

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Alumnus Serves as VA Presidential Management Fellow

Alumnus Steven Chrzas served as a Presidential Management Fellow with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, building skills in health policy and healthcare management.

An aerial view of the UI Health campus at UIC.

UIC Launches COVID-19 Research Registry

Alumna Dr. Janet Lin, MPH '04, is part of an effort to connect with COVID-19 patients with resources, clinical trials and other research opportunities.

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Contact Tracing Planning in Chicago

PhD student Ayo Olagoke told Patch contact tracing efforts won't succeed in isolation; the public health strategy requires all guidances from public health officials to be followed.

An aerial view of Stateville prison in Illinois.

Testing Needs in Illinois Jails and Prisons

Sage Kim told Illinois Public Media the Illinois Department of Corrections needs to increase inmate testing to protect both incarcerated populations and surrounding communities.

COIP director Dave Jimenez prepares a bag of supplies for a needle exchange client.

Needle Exchange Centers See More Traffic

Dr. Sarah Messmer with SPH's Community Outreach Intervention Projects told the Chicago Tribune needle exchange clients are returning to the center's Chicago health clinics.