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 Rockford Campus Engages High School Students in Learning About Health Professions
Monday, July 22, 2024
Rockford area high school students were invited to the UIC Rockford campus to participate in the new ¡Salud! Scholars Program, a three-day health career camp sponsored through UIC Rockford's Rural Medical Education Program.
Healthier Habits Podcast Addresses Health and Wellness for Chicago Communities
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Mile Square Health Center Increasing Delivery of Behavioral Health Services to Chicago Communities
Friday, August 23, 2024
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Native American Elders Speak of Our Responsibility to Protect Natural Resources for Health
Monday, May 13, 2024
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Cornerstone Community Outreach

Andrew Winter, Executive Director

Cornerstone Community Outreach (CCO) welcomes families and single adults experiencing homelessness into a safe shelter space with nutritious meals and comprehensive wrap-around services. As a result, thousands of Chicagoans have had the opportunity to reclaim their lives from the devastating effects of poverty and homelessness. CCO’s mission is to address homelessness, provide shelter, accept people, and help them find a home.

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