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Cumulative environmental exposures increase diabetes risk in rural populations

Jacqueline Carey | Posted on December 04, 2019

New research indicates cumulative environmental exposures affect rural and urban populations differently when it comes to diabetes risk.

#GivingTuesday Features Matching Gift

Posted on December 02, 2019

Dean Wayne H. Giles will match all Giving Tuesday gifts up to a total of $5,000.

New Book Details Alumna's Recovery from Stroke

Robert Schroeder | Posted on November 25, 2019

Janet Douglas' "A Wonderful Stroke of Luck" details her recovery from her perspective as an occupational therapist.

A screenshot of alumnus Franklin Cosey-Gay speaking during the live recording of Chicago Tonight.

Alumnus Featured on Chicago Tonight

Posted on November 21, 2019

Alumnus Franklin Cosey-Gay, PhD in Community Health Sciences ’19, was featured on WTTW 11’s Chicago Tonight analyzing data-driven approaches to violence prevention in Chicago. “We look at administrative data, we look at census data,…

Former SPH Dean Dr. Susan Scrimshaw Gives Back

Posted on November 20, 2019

Former dean Susan Scrimshaw has made a gift in her estate plan to support Latino public health students to complete their education at UIC.

Sampada Mudgalkar poses for a picture while holding a human skull that was quarantined at O'Hare from a passenger's baggage.

MPH Student Builds Skills Working with Immigrants and Refugees

Posted on November 19, 2019

Sampada Mudgalkar completed her MPH applied practice experience at O'Hare Airport's CDC Quarantine Station.

A mother snuggles her infant while sitting together in a play room.

New Grant Focuses on Improving Maternal Health Outcomes

Jacqueline Carey | Posted on November 18, 2019

SPH's Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health is leading a new federal grant to improve emergency room intake procedures, prepare home visit care providers and support increased care for women with postpartum depression in rural settings.

Alumna Lisa Aponte-Soto presents at the 2019 APHA conference.

Scenes from APHA 2019 Day 1

Posted on November 04, 2019

SPH students, alumni, faculty, researchers and staff are gathering in Philadelphia for the American Public Health Association conference.

Kathryn Roach poses for a photo with Chancellor Michael Amiridis. Kathryn is holding her award plaque.

Alumna Receives UIC Achievement Award

Posted on October 30, 2019

Kathryn Roach '91 earned the highest honor bestowed upon alumni by the University of Illinois at Chicago Alumni Association.

Alumna Denise Oleske speaks at the Founders Circle and Legacy Society reception before the 50th Anniversary Kick-off event.

SPH Alumna Announces Endowed Scholarship Fund in Honor of 50th Anniversary

Posted on October 30, 2019

Alumna Dr. Denise Oleske (PhD ’83, MPH ’74) generously decided to gift the school $50,000 to endow a new scholarship fund.