All health equity

A side view of a panel with four people. Three of them are out of focus while a fourth holds up her hand.

December 16, 2024

Preparing the next generation of HIV/AIDS caregivers to end the epidemic 

UIC-based Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center receives $19 million in renewed funding

December 10, 2024

Inspiring grad: Gerardo Hernandez

Gerardo Hernandez began his UIC journey when he was still in high school, in the Medicina Academy Apprentice Program

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April 22, 2024

Students design a more inclusive EEG system 

The most commonly used EEG system does not work well on many culturally Black hairstyles

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April 18, 2024

Distinguished Researcher Award, Social Sciences: Claire Decoteau, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 

How can crises help us better understand community health inequities?

Liz Marai, associate professor of computer science at the UIC College of Engineering

April 12, 2024

Pilot research institutes kindle interdisciplinary activity across UIC

New pilot institute will tackle AI bias in health care, joining three ongoing research efforts

UIC Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum

February 15, 2024

Media Advisory: Dr. Anthony Fauci to visit UIC

Inaugural Chair Chats event features Dr. Anthony Fauci in conversation with Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda

Two women stand in front of a bookcase containing medical texts.

February 5, 2024

Making the invisible visible: New center explores equity in dementia care and caregiving 

The Center for Health Equity in Cognitive Aging will fund research, mentor faculty and connect with a national network

Physician and young patient

January 17, 2024

How to increase health equity among children  

Researchers offer policy solutions to counter structural racism affecting children’s health

9/14/2023 Odehmenan Health Equity Center Opening Reception Celebrating the opening of the Odeh Center, left to right: Dr. Amalia Pallares, UIC vice chancellor for diversity, equity and engagement; Dr. Robert Barish, UIC vice chancellor for health affairs; Donald Perrot, Potawatomi language expert; Adriana Black, director of the Odeh Center; Dr. Rhea Ballard Thrower, UIC dean of libraries, Zoë Harris, UIC PhD student; and the Pilsen-based artist who created the center’s beautiful mural, Miguel A. Del Real.

November 27, 2023

Odehmenan Health Equity Center encourages focus on Native American health

The center’s goal is to cultivate a community for students, staff, faculty, alumni and neighborhood partners.

Medical record in electronic form. Digital EMR with patient health care information. Doctor using tablet in hospital or clinic. Personal data in mobile device. Online database for healthcare history.

June 7, 2023

Electronic health records can contain bias, potentially impacting clinical trials

A lack of representation from underserved groups could impact
clinical trials

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