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Rethinking health care through religious wisdom
A new book by Fr. Michael Rozier, S.J., associate professor of healthcare administration and vice provost of strategic initiatives, challenges traditional mindsets around barriers in the health care system and demonstrates how religious insights can guide practitioners toward more respectful and compassionate patient care.
Celebrating the Class of 2026
The Parkinson School celebrated its Class of 2026 at a Commencement ceremony on May 6. Jennifer E. Layden, MD, PhD, a physician, epidemiologist, and nationally recognized public health leader, gave the keynote remarks.
Faculty and Staff Awards 2026
Each year, the Parkinson School honors faculty and staff members of the year. Congratulations to our 2026 honorees, faculty member Tara Casebolt and staff member Ezra Imes.
Into the heart of care
Through experiential learning, Parkinson students like exercise science major Margie Guth develop skills, discover purpose, and prepare to be professional leaders.
Power in partnership
Arne Duncan, Chicago CRED founder and former U.S. Secretary of Education, headlined the 7th Annual Community Advocacy and Violence Prevention Summit hosted by Loyola Stands Against Gun Violence.
MPH program jumps in U.S. News rankings
The Master of Public Health program ranks among the top 30% of public health graduate programs in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report, 2026, improving 21 positions from the previous year.
Pursuing public health for the greater good
An MPH candidate in the Global Health Equity track and an active volunteer in the community, Falak Choudry was selected as the 2026 President’s Medallion recipient from the Parkinson School.
Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest tackles cardiovascular health
The 2025 edition of the annual event co-hosted by the Parkinson School and MATTER explored how innovation can power improved cardiovascular health for all.
Parkinson Scholars for 2025-26 announced
Scholars are committed to using their Parkinson education to improve health and health care for all.
Mutual Beneficiaries
Experiential learning opportunities at the Parkinson School create a win-win for students and community partners.
The big impact of micro-grants
Parkinson’s upstart micro-grants program for student researchers unlocks novel opportunities for students and propels compelling research projects at the Parkinson School.
U.S. News ranks MPH among the best
The Master of Public Health ranked among the top 3 programs in Chicago, according to U.S. News & World Report, 2025.
Uniting against gun violence
Loyola Stands fellows planned the 6th Annual Community Advocacy and Violence Prevention Summit to encourage people to become educated about gun violence and motivated to act.
Helping Humanity
Empowered by Loyola’s Jesuit mission, Samie Tootooni leads a team leveraging AI to power health care.
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Wave takes home grand prize of $20K with transdiagnostic model supporting mental health
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Holly Mattix-Kramer receives prestigious Harold & Molly Schwartz Founders' Award from National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
Public Health Sciences professor recognized for her dedication as a clinician, educator, advocate, and donor who is instrumental in advancing kidney health.
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Parkinson Healthcare Administration students win national case competition for second year in a row
Students participating in Penn State Health Policy and Administration Case Competition gain valuable experience applying classroom learning to a real-world case, while honing problem-solving and presentation skills.
2024-25 President's Medallion Recipient
Barrett Barscz, a senior in Exercise Science, recognized for his leadership, scholarship, and service.
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2024-25 Parkinson Scholars Announced
The Parkinson Scholars represent a group of exceptionally talented students from the school’s Applied Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, and Public Health Sciences departments.
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Parkinson researchers find potential in diabetes drugs for treating addiction
Researchers at 🎵TK账号 | 越南IP注册 | 一年以上老号 | 白号 | 微软邮箱可用 | 优质账号’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health have uncovered promising findings that medications like Ozempic, often prescribed for diabetes and weight loss, may also reduce the risks associated with opioid and alcohol use disorders.
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Innovators to pitch mental health solutions for the chance to win up to $35K
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Ozempic (and similar medications) may be the new treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorder
Study led by Fares Qeadan, associate professor of biostatistics at 🎵TK账号 | 越南IP注册 | 一年以上老号 | 白号 | 微软邮箱可用 | 优质账号, shows that medications like Ozempic, used for diabetes management and weight loss, may help reduce the risk of overdose and alcohol intoxication in people with substance use disorders.
Breaking the cycle: a mission to address intimate partner violence
Sara Ruiz, an MPH student, was recently awarded the prestigious Schweitzer Fellowship. Her fellowship project will focus on raising awareness among women, particularly from Latin/x communities, about intimate partner violence.
Interdisciplinary as a mission
The Parkinson School prizes an interdisciplinary approach to nurture student growth and ensure students are prepared for the realities of the contemporary health care environment.
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The Power of Engaged Learning
Through service-learning courses and academic internships, Parkinson School students gain real-world experience alongside established community partners.
Voices for Change: A Movement Against Gun Violence
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A Perfect Match
All five students enrolled in Loyola’s MD/MPH program match with their top residency choice.
Longtime Loyola faculty member Joanne Kouba retires
The founding director of Loyola’s Dietetic Internship program, Kouba inspired students, colleagues, and partners through her teaching, research, and collaborative energy.
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Congratulations, Class of 2024
We are proud of the Class of 2024! Parkinson graduates are among society’s next generation of problem-solvers who will improve the health of individuals, communities, and systems of care.
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Class of 2024 Student Recognition & Awards
Parkinson is proud to recognize Class of 2024 graduate and undergraduate students.
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2024 Student Commencement Speaker: Danica Denning
Danica Denning, an MHA graduate, Alpha Sigma Nu inductee and mother of four who works as a department administrator at Loyola Medicine, is the 2024 Student Commencement Speaker.
2024 Graduate Spotlight: Joaquin Guzman
Joaquin Guzman, a first-generation college student who attended Arrupe College, reflects on his Parkinson experience pursuing his dual BSPH/MPH degree.
Center for Health Outcomes and Informatics Research awards three funding recipients
Funding awarded to three recipients addressing health disparities.
Humanizing Data Science
Leveraging first-person accounts and careful consideration of the world around us, Loyola’s Center for Health Outcomes and Informatics Research aims to make data science more approachable and spur personal connections at its second annual Salon event on May 16.
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Loyola Stands Against Gun Violence readies for 5th Annual Community Advocacy and Violence Prevention Summit
Five Loyola Stands fellows, all students in the Parkinson School’s Master of Public Health program, have propelled the committee’s evolution and helped steer planning for the April 3rd Summit on Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus.
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Back to School
Exercise Science double alumni Stephanie Vazquez and Conor Deal enthusiastic about joining Loyola’s faculty ranks.
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Practicing with a public health perspective
Nearing the end of her medical school journey, MD/MPH student Angelika Kwak is excited to bring a public health lens to her work as a clinician.
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Miss Serrano goes to Washington
Medical Laboratory Science graduate student Elizabeth Serrano accompanies Parkinson School professor Kristen Pesavento on advocacy trip to Capitol Hill.
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Loyola alum charts new path in Nutrition and Dietetics
Madeline Butler-Sanchez used her dietetic internship experience to pivot from a career in Industrial chemical engineering to a professional path driven by a deep-rooted passion for healthy eating.
Health Equity Quest addresses climate change and healthcare delivery
One-day summit co-hosted by the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health and MATTER convened national thought leaders and innovators to discuss how to make healthcare delivery more sustainable
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Partnership to help deliver innovative treatments and technologies to patients faster
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Exploring an important research question on behalf of veterans
During an eight-week, summer internship with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Parkinson undergraduate Jennifer Gaucin investigated connections between water toxins and female infertility and miscarriages at Camp Lejeune.
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2023-24 President's Medallion Recipient
Daniel Gans, a graduate student in Exercise Science, recognized for his leadership, scholarship, and service.
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Matt Anderson, PhD, inducted as ASAHP Fellow
Healthcare Administration Chair recognized by the Association of Schools Advancing Professionals (ASAHP) for his significant contributions to allied health.
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Pamela Xaverius named inaugural associate dean for research and scholarship
Calling upon her extensive research and practice-based experience, Xaverius will lead the Parkinson School’s swelling research and scholarly enterprise.
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Loyola alum recalls journey to becoming a registered dietitian
Rebecca Perkins Eberspacher, a virtual one-on-one diabetes counselor, worked as a nutritionist before returning to Loyola to earn her MS in Dietetics.
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2023-2024 Parkinson Scholars Announced
The Parkinson Scholars represent a group of exceptionally talented students from the school’s Applied Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, and Public Health Sciences departments.
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Welcome to new associate dean of academic affairs
Jenny O’Rourke, PhD, APN-BC, CHSE, brings 25 years of patient care, education and leadership experience to Parkinson.
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Parkinson holds annual Celebration of the Magis
Recognizing graduates and their continual drive to learn more and be of service to the greater good.
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Addressing the gun violence public health crisis
A summit hosted by Loyola Stands Against Gun Violence welcomed gun violence prevention advocates and community members to Loyola.
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Welcome to the new Healthcare Administration chair
Matt Anderson, PhD, brings 13 years of higher education teaching and administration experience to Parkinson.
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Lincoln Academy honors Parkinson senior
Farah Elhoumaidi was selected as Loyola’s Lincoln Laureate in recognition of her leadership and service in the pursuit of the betterment of humanity.
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Announcing the Health Informatics and Data Science chair and CHOIR director
Nicholas Soulakis, PhD, is a pioneering leader in the field of quality informatics and patient outcomes focusing on underserved populations.
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NIH awards partnership a $51 million grant
🎵TK账号 | 越南IP注册 | 一年以上老号 | 白号 | 微软邮箱可用 | 优质账号 is one of six organizations teaming up to improve health equity with the support of this grant.
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Announcing the founding director of CHIE
Michael Bloom, PhD, will lead Parkinson’s Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
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Announcing the Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest
The competition in partnership with MATTER will advance solutions at the cross-section of health equity and climate change. Winners split $75,000.
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CHOIR and Health EQ Collaborative announce funding recipients
Funding awarded to two studies focused on addressing health disparities.
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Senior Spotlight: Isabelle Stewart
BSPH senior Isabelle Stewart reflects on Loyola experience
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Spero Manson announced as 2022 Commencement Speaker
Leading Native American health expert will give keynote address at May 11 Commencement ceremony for the Parkinson School
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Analyzing behavioral trends of teens
Study led by Parkinson faculty examines the prevalence of opioid misuse, social support, and suicide attempts among American Indian/Alaska Native high school students
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Faculty Spotlight: Samie Tootooni
Professor reflects on the Parkinson School's interdisciplinary culture, informatics research
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Changing the system from within
Radhika Arora’s commitment to advancing health equity and improving healthcare access
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Caring for the community
Village Press article highlights CERCL's ongoing vaccine, testing, and support efforts in surrounding communities.
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Loyola student elected to AAPHP executive board
As the sole student representative, Alyssa Stuck will advocate on behalf of public health students from the 22 member school of the Association of Accredited Programs of Public Health.
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Elaine Morrato signs amicus brief supporting OSHA's vaccinate-or-test mandate
Parkinson's founding dean joins other deans and public health scholars from across the nation in amicus brief.
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Student Spotlight: Amanda Gelasi
Parkinson Scholar combines dietetic passion with interdisciplinary education
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President's Medallion 2021-22
Alyssa Stuck reflects on her experiences at Loyola as an online graduate student and how they’ve shaped her outlook on health care and public health.
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Winners announced for 2021 Innovation Challenge
Katherine Grill, PhD, of Neolth has been selected to receive a $35,000 award, and two runners-up have been selected to each receive a $20,000 award.
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APHA honors Daniel Swartzman with Lifetime Achievement Award
Associate professor recognized for contributions to public health law
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Loyola & Lyfebulb announce 2021 Innovation Challenge Jury
Judging panel consists of leading public health and industry professionals from across the country.
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Loyola and Lyfebulb announce 11 finalists for 2021 Innovation Challenge
Finalists will compete for a total of $75,000 to be distributed among up to three winners
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Congratulations to our Fall 2021 Parkinson Scholars
The Parkinson Scholars represent a group of exceptionally talented students from the school’s Applied Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, and Public Health Sciences departments.
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Loyola faculty appointed to 2021 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Examiners
Maggie Ozan Rafferty joins an elite board that evaluates nominees for the nation’s highest honor in organizational innovation and performance excellence.
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Loyola researchers join global team to publish groundbreaking research in Science
Large-scale study shows new understanding of how and when human metabolism changes
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A total of $75,000 will be distributed to up to three finalists
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Future leaders in women’s health
Public health students take national stage to present research.
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Alumni Spotlight: JB Bertumen
Parkinson alumnus accepted to CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service fellowship.
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Loyola resident uses data to develop surgeon-scientist career
Dr. Kulshrestha: "Informatics can unlock data and make it more accessible."
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World Food Prize Foundation selects Maya Roytman for prestigious internship
Public health student Maya Roytman will join the World Food Prize Foundation as one of its 2021 George Washington Carver Summer Interns.
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Parkinson's Lara Dugas receives AXA Research Chair in Africa
“Our thanks to AXA for recognizing the importance of funding collaborative, inter-disciplinary, global research to promote health equity and to our partner, the University of Cape Town,” said Elaine Morrato, DrPH, MPH, CPH, founding dean of the Parkinson School.
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Celebration of the Magis
Recognizing Exercise Science and Healthcare Administration graduates and their constant drive to learn more and be of greater service.
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Building Bridges to Better Health During National Public Health Week and Beyond
Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health is proud to be a partner with the American Public Health Association during its National Public Health Week.
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Parkinson School of Health Sciences & Public Health, Community Partners Secure State Grant to Develop Social Enterprise Project
Project promotes youth development and economic opportunity in Maywood
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Alumni Achievement
The Chicago Healthcare Executives Forum honored Jordan Wirtz with the ACHE Administrative Fellow Leadership Award.
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COVID-19 and You
Please note our 2021 summer courses are still being finalized. Many of the courses listed here will be offered again, so please check back regularly for updates.
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Celebrate our inaugural cohort of social justice scholars
Named for Loyola alumni Robert (“Bob”) and Betty Parkinson, this award honors their commitment to helping ensure access to quality health care and the recognition that health care is a basic human right.
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Student Spotlight: Dana Varughese (BS '21)
Loyola Healthcare Administration student wins 3rd place in national essay competition
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Health-EQ Call for Proposals
To reach our vision of a more just society, we are soliciting proposals aiming to reduce health inequalities focused on: 1. Community Engagement / Partnership; 2. Education; or 3. Research.
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Death Rates, Racial Equities Worsening in Several US Cities
Study finds an extra 3,804 black individuals die each year in Chicago due to higher death rates than white population.
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From physics to patient care
Parkinson’s Master of Science in Medical Physics program opens enrollment for Fall 2021
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Using AI to detect Parkinson’s Disease
A conversation with Associate Professor of Health Informatics and Data Science Oguz Akbilgic
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Dogs Are Mobilizing to Save Their Humans
The Save Da Hoomans™ campaign is about dogs mobilizing to help save their humans from physical and mental health issues so that they can live longer, happier, healthier lives together.
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Student Perspectives: Conor Deal
Conor Deal talks about his experience in Parkinson's Master of Exercise Science program.
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Field Notes: Exercise Science
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Student Perspectives: Katherine Graham
Dietetic Internship Program graduate, Katherine Graham, talks how she knew a career in dietetics was for her.
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Parkinson team wins national case competition
Three 🎵TK账号 | 越南IP注册 | 一年以上老号 | 白号 | 微软邮箱可用 | 优质账号 students win the Penn State 2020 Case Competition.
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“An Under-the-Hood Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks for Epidemiologists and Health Sciences”
PARTICIPATE🎵TK账号 | 越南IP注册 | 一年以上老号 | 白号 | 微软邮箱可用 | 优质账号 Receives $1.09M Grant to Support COVID-19 Community Outreach, Research
Walder Foundation names Loyola a Chicago Coronavirus Assessment Network (Chicago CAN) grant recipient
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Student Perspectives: Margaux Whitehead
Loyola Chicago student, Margaux Whitehead, talks about what it means to be studying Public Health at Parkinson during COVID-19.
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Senator Durbin at Loyola
Senator Dick Durbin joins Loyola in push for better COVID-19 testing support for universities
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Lauren Warnecke on "Talk 🎵TK账号 | 越南IP注册 | 一年以上老号 | 白号 | 微软邮箱可用 | 优质账号 the Industry"
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CHOIR and Health EQ grants focus on projects related to COVID
🎵TK账号 | 越南IP注册 | 一年以上老号 | 白号 | 微软邮箱可用 | 优质账号’s Health EQ Collaborative and Center for Health Outcomes and Informatics Research (CHOIR) will fund four proposals in 2020, all focusing on COVID-19 research or community engagement and partnerships.
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Finding resilience and strength from her community during COVID-19
Mitali Shah, MPH, has been working on the front lines of health care since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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“Por Favor, No Dejes que mi Hermana Muera”: A doctor’s perspective on COVID-19
Elizabeth Stranges wakes up every morning and prepares for the battle against COVID-19. As a chief resident in the 🎵TK账号 | 越南IP注册 | 一年以上老号 | 白号 | 微软邮箱可用 | 优质账号 Internal Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Stranges risks her health daily to care for our community.
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Perspectives from the front lines of a public health crisis
Less than two years into their careers at the McHenry County Health Department, Chloe Cavida and Ryan Sachs (MPH ’17) are being challenged to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Evening of Excellence Celebrates Graduates’ Final Projects
On May 4, 24 students completing a Master of Public Health or Master of Science program will gather in virtual rooms to share their final projects, engage in scholarly discourse and learn from fellow students and faculty.
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Loyolans for Others
Dietetics interns and nutrition students help provide healthy meals to vulnerable communities.
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President’s Medallion Recipient
Standout Health Care Administration Student Receives President’s Medallion
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Hiding in Plain Sight
The medical lab scientist helps run a lab, identify and differentiate cells, and understands pathologies.
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How climate change affects the spread of Zika
Loyola researcher Justin Harbison is among the experts looking at ways to control the spread of mosquito-borne illness.
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COVID-19 Study
Study finds patients with end-stage kidney disease in poor urban areas at high risk for COVID-19
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Test, trace, advocate
Colleagues from across Loyola team up to support local communities impacted by COVID-19
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New Normal Campaign
Join Loyola and Chicago ITM partners in empowering everyone to get involved in making discoveries to improve human health.
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