SPH's Dr. Linda Rae Murray told NBC 5 Chicago the virus is exposing stark social and economic inequities in society as those who cannot work from home are at high risk.
SPH's Dr. Linda Rae Murray said the prevalence of chronic diseases among Black residents of the city is a major factor increasing risk for severe COVID-19 infection.
SPH's Dr. Robert Cohen was cited in the Washington Post, analyzing trends in Black Lung diagnoses as coal companies seek to reduce payments to a healthcare trust fund.
Margaret Sietsema, PhD '15, MS '11, and Lisa Brosseau, PhD|Posted on April 08, 2020
Professors Margaret Sietsema, PhD '15, MS '11, and Lisa Brosseau, PhD, offer insight on steps hospitals are taking to conserve PPE resources addressing COVID-19.
An commentary by Margaret Sietsema and Lisa Brosseau was featured by the Toronto Star in a discussion of the proposed widespread use of masks during COVID-19.
SPH's Sage Kim noted Illinois jails and prisons have disproportionately high rates of people with chronic illness, an indicator of risk for severe COVID-19 infection.
Alumnus Karriem Watson spoke about the need of readily available testing for Mile Square Health Centers' clients, many of whom are in low-income households.
Sage Kim, PhD, Timothy Jostrand and Alyshia Hamm|Posted on April 07, 2020
With Illinois COVID-19 cases estimated to peak between April 17 and April 20, this policy brief examines the capacity of hospital beds and ICU beds across the state.
SPH's Dr. Robert Cohen noted a complicating factor in caring for miners during the outbreak is that not all cases of Black Lung disease among miners have been identified.
