Community Health

Events

May Cook County Nature Wellness Walk

May 18, 2024

Hearing Health and Teleaudiology

May 22, 2024

June Cook County Nature Wellness Walk

June 8, 2024

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Navigating Changes as We Age

June 13, 2024

Blog Posts

Measles awareness: Protecting you and your community

April 22, 2024

What is measles? Measles is a severe respiratory infection that causes rashes and fever. It is very contagious. Measles can be dangerous,...

Cancer awareness

February 29, 2024

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. In the United States, cancer is the second leading cause of death. Illinois saw nearly 66,000 new...

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Embrace the end of the year compassionately

December 11, 2023

As we approach mid-December, you may feel the hustle and bustle of the season weighing you down. For some, it may be the stress of extra social...

In her own words: Angelique Evans

November 13, 2023

As an ISPP Scholar, Angelique Evans is appointed with the Illinois Black Caucus/ Black Caucus Foundation...

News Releases

March 25, 2024

Spice-Healthcare: Dietary assessments for culturally diverse older adults
URBANA, Ill. — A cross-campus team of researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, led by Kinesiology and Community Health Assistant Professor Mina Raj, has received two grants to test an online platform designed to help dietitians, clinicians and food service personnel make...

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April 15, 2024

Unlock better hearing and discover teleaudiology solutions with Illinois Extension
URBANA, Ill. — Hearing is not merely a sense but serves as a gateway to communication and connection with the world. However, many individuals face challenges with hearing loss, significantly impacting their daily lives. Recognizing this, individuals must educate themselves and understand the...

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February 20, 2024

New study finds Extension offices have vital role in fight against growing number of tick bites
URBANA, Ill. — A tick bite can happen anywhere: a park, your backyard, a farm field. The uncertainty can be scary. Do you pull it out? How? What do you do with the tick? What if you get sick? A call, email, or visit to the local University of Illinois Extension office can help provide...

February 5, 2024

Dive into a new webinar on holistic health solutions
URBANA, Ill. — The University of Illinois, along with the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, and in collaboration with Illinois Extension, has...