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Chronic stress in Black men, measured through hair cortisol, linked to neighborhood violence
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
New research from SPH found that Black men who live in neighborhoods with high rates of violent crime have elevated levels of cortisol in their hair. Cortisol is a measure of chronic stress.
Justin and Aline stand in front of the SPH building
SPH study shows how abortion provider laws hinder access to women’s health care
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Nearly half of US counties do not have obstetricians and gynecologists. Research findings suggest that three decades of laws targeting abortion providers have resulted in this shortage and have obstructed access to women’s health care.
Zoomed in map of Asia and the Philippine Sea with Taiwan in the center of the image with a red push pin stuck through Taipei
Building Global Research Ties Through Young Visiting Scholar Program
Monday, June 16, 2025
Dr. Nathaniel Tran recently traveled to Taiwan as part of a Young International Visiting Scholar Program–a multi-institutional exchange between the University of Illinois system and Taiwanese universities.

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Nov 19 2025

UIC SPH EOHS Community Café and Global Health Speaker Series

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm America/Chicago
SPHPI 160 or Zoom
Nov 20 2025

Unleash the Power of Data: Understanding the Chicago and Cook County Health Atlases

Thursday, 11:30 am–12:30 pm
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COR Presents: Gatherings to Discuss Research in the Current Climate

Thursday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
SPHPI 932
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COR Presents: Gatherings to Discuss Research in the Current Climate

Thursday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
SPHPI 932