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Dr. Mark Dworkin headshot.

Webinar: COVID-19 and Housing

Dr. Mark Dworkin, professor of epidemiology, and Sinan Almukhtar, PhD in Epidemiology student, hosted a webinar on housing access and COVID-19 through the National Housing Conference.

An satelitte view of the Quad Cities region.

Virtual Town Hall Outlines Pandemic

Dr. Ron Hershow took part in a call led by U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, explaining what is known about COVID-19 for residents of the Quad Cities area.

Media practicing social distancing listen during a press conference at the White House.

Commentary: COVID-19 Transmission Messages Should Hinge on Science

SPH's Lisa Brosseau calls for science-based communications about aerosol transmission of viruses and preparation of the healthcare workforce for COVID-19.

Kate Bobbitt headshot.

Fighting Alzheimer's at the Community Level

Alumna Kate Bobbitt is leading legislative outreach efforts at the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, advocating for community health needs among the elderly.

Kevin Price headshot.

Undergraduate Advisors Earns Campus Award

Kevin Price, academic advisor with the undergraduate public health programs at SPH, earned the 2020 UIC Provost’s Excellence in Undergraduate Advising Award.