August 5 – Ideas on Tap Research Mixer

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By |2021-07-29T14:41:55-05:00July 29th, 2021|Department of Medicine|Comments Off on August 5 – Ideas on Tap Research Mixer

CDIS Researchers present health disparities symposium at Society for Community Research and Action Biennial Conference

Brianna Griggs, MPH, Kate Merrill, PhD, and Nyssa Snow-Hill, PhD presented a symposium at the 18th Biennial Conference for the Society for Community Research and Action – “Using Innovative Health Promotion Programs and Implementation Strategies to Address Health Disparities among Black Youth”. This symposium reviewed three innovative strategies for implementing evidence-based programs (EBP) in settings serving [...]

By |2022-01-25T15:00:57-06:00July 29th, 2021|DOM CDIS News|Comments Off on CDIS Researchers present health disparities symposium at Society for Community Research and Action Biennial Conference

Dr. Catalin Buhimschi appointed interim Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce Catalin Buhimschi, MD, MMS, MBA, has been appointed interim Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and Interim Chief of Service at UI Health effective Aug. 16, subject only to Board of Trustees approval. Dr. Buhimschi joined the College of [...]

By |2021-07-23T13:39:06-05:00July 23rd, 2021|OB/GYN - News|Comments Off on Dr. Catalin Buhimschi appointed interim Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology

UIC leads new collaborative to reduce COVID-19 disparities

Molly Martin, MD, MAPP CDIS Associate Director for Community Engagement The University of Illinois Chicago has been selected by the National Institutes of Health as the principal site of a multi-center collaborative in the Chicago area that will bolster research and outreach to help communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19. As part of the [...]

By |2022-01-25T15:00:42-06:00July 19th, 2021|DOM CDIS News|Comments Off on UIC leads new collaborative to reduce COVID-19 disparities

Drs. Joan Briller and George T. Kondos recognized among Chicago’s Top Cardiologists

Congratulations to Drs. Joan Briller and George Kondos who were listed in the Chicago Mag as top heart docs in cardiovascular disease. https://bit.ly/3AKVdJh

By |2021-07-08T12:19:58-05:00July 8th, 2021|Department of Medicine, DOM Cardiology News|Comments Off on Drs. Joan Briller and George T. Kondos recognized among Chicago’s Top Cardiologists

Congratulations to our 2021 Graduates!

On June 25, 2021, we celebrated our seven chief residents and two fellows at their graduation ceremony. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we could not all gather for our usual grand gala for graduation. Instead, however, we celebrated in an intimate affair in Moss Auditorium with family, friends, and staff joining remotely.  We are [...]

By |2021-07-02T15:12:15-05:00July 2nd, 2021|OB/GYN, OB/GYN - News|Comments Off on Congratulations to our 2021 Graduates!

Biopsychosocial factors and health outcomes associated with cannabis, opioids and benzodiazepines use among older veterans

Julie Bobitt, PhD and colleagues examined the viability of medical cannabis among older veterans relative to existing approaches. They compared cannabis, prescription opioids, and benzodiazepines use between older Veteran and non-Veterans, and identified outcomes of cannabis use among Veterans. Both groups reported similar levels of pain, quality of life, social satisfaction, and sleep quality. Veterans [...]

By |2022-01-28T14:44:59-06:00July 1st, 2021|DOM CDIS Publications|Comments Off on Biopsychosocial factors and health outcomes associated with cannabis, opioids and benzodiazepines use among older veterans
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