UI Health With the Community

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Healthy communities can be achieved through authentic involvement of our neighbors and local residents. Whether it be in the pursuit of representation in healthcare practice and research, making healthcare more accessible, or informing public health policy, UIC’s academic health enterprise honors its long-standing community-centered commitment of inclusive partnership with the communities we serve – all in the pursuit of health equity.

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UIC College of Dentistry Welcomes more than 100 Children for Give Kids a Smile Day
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
UI Health Practitioners Providing Services to Communities on Chicago's South Side
Monday, January 6, 2025
UI Health Advances Integrated Primary Care for People with Disabilities
Monday, November 4, 2024
Reducing Disparities and Promoting Better Outcomes in Black Maternal Health
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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The Night Ministry

Carol J. Sharp, President & CEO

The Night Ministry is a Chicago-based organization whose mission is to provide human connection, housing support, and
health care to those who are unhoused or experiencing poverty. With an open heart, we compassionately accept each individual as they are and work alongside them to advocate for their immediate physical, emotional, and social needs while affirming our shared humanity.

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Working in partnership with the UIC Office of Community Engagement and Neighborhood Health Partnerships