UCM Urban Health Initiative

10/08/2026

You are invited to join us for the 8th Annual Cancer Disparities and Health Equity Symposium on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery (KCBD), 900 E. 57th Street, with a focus on cancer and nutrition across the continuum. As part of the symposium, we are offering a showcase with community partners – additional information below. We encourage you to attend and invite your colleagues, staff, and trainees.

All participants must REGISTER no later than Friday, October 9, 2026. An Outlook invite will be sent prior to the event. Click here to register: https://ow.ly/L99V50ZVUzK

We look forward to your participation. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Michelle Domecki at [email protected].

10/07/2026

Join us for a special screening of The Endless Frontier on Tuesday, October 13, National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The Endless Frontier is a new feature documentary about the people, institutions, and ideas behind American science. It follows three scientists whose work spans cancer biology, ecology, and neuroscience, showing how fundamental research becomes discovery and what is at stake for the future of the American research enterprise

Click here to register: https://ow.ly/IsKy50ZVBLG

10/07/2026

Registration is now open! Click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-and-girls-wellness-event-tickets-2003027293555

Save the Date! "Annual Women & Girls' Wellness Event". Please join us for this interactive and informative event for women & girls that will highlight mental and physical wellness, adolescent health discussion, Perimenopause & Menopause discussion, breast cancer awareness, and more! Lunch will be provided. Free raffles! Must be present to win.

🗓️ Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 9:30 AM - 2 PM
📍11840 S Marshfield Ave
🔗 Registration information will be released soon!

10/03/2026

Save the Date! "Annual Women & Girls' Wellness Event". Please join us for this interactive and informative event for women & girls that will highlight mental and physical wellness, adolescent health discussion, Perimenopause & Menopause discussion, breast cancer awareness, and more! Lunch will be provided. Free raffles! Must be present to win.

🗓️ Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 9:30 AM - 2 PM
📍11840 S Marshfield Ave
🔗 Registration information will be released soon!

10/02/2026

Tomorrow! "Community Health Focus Hour" (WVON 1690 AM): “Disaster Preparedness in Our Communities”
🗓 Saturday, Oct 3 | 1–2 PM CT
🎙 Host: Dr. Doriane Miller, Professor of Medicine, UChicago Medicine
👥 Guests: Quentinon Curtis, Fire Chief of the Black Fire Brigade + Lenore Muhammad, Disaster Preparedness Expert

We’ll talk about practical steps families and neighborhoods can take to prepare before an emergency happens.
Listen on WVON 1690 AM or the iHeartRadio app/iheart.com, or 📞 call in with your questions: (773) 591-1690!

09/30/2026

The University of Chicago and City Colleges of Chicago are partnering to develop an education, health, and science campus at the NW corner of MLK Drive and Garfield Blvd. that will create jobs and establish career pathways for South Side residents in healthcare fields; expand access to affordable higher education; and foster long-term economic revitalization for the community.

Join us for a community meeting on October 6, where speakers will provide an overview of the project and share updates on the UChicago Medicine Pathology Lab, the Malcolm X College South Campus, and the parking structure planned for the site.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/uc-community-meeting-10626

09/25/2026

New episode of the Community Health Focus Hour! "Violence Prevention, Intervention, Recovery, and Survivorship" premieres Saturday, September 26 at 1 PM CST. Join our esteemed host, Carl West, and expert guests for this important conversation.

Listeners can tune in on WVON 1690 AM, the IHeart Media app/IHeart.com, or call in at (773) 591-1690!

09/24/2026

New event ✨"Hispanic Heritage: Health & Resource Fair"! Attendees will have access to health screenings and education, including blood pressure/glucose checks, CPR & Stop the Bleed demonstrations, and a walk-through inflatable colon. Families can participate in Zumba, face painting, and children’s activities, along with community resources, free lunch, and raffles!

In Partnership with UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, LUCERO, Equal Hope, Chicago Family Health Center, and the Chicago Park District.

🗓️ Saturday, October 10th
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM CST
📍 Rowan Park, 11546 S Ave L, Chicago, IL 60617

09/21/2026

The Ingalls Community Benefit Champion Network, which will create an ongoing pathway for Ingalls team members to learn about and participate in our Community Benefit programming and community health efforts. Their first virtual Interest Call will take place on October 8th at 12:00 pm (noon). Ingalls employees can express interest by filling out the form: https://ow.ly/qQHP50ZOv9q

07/15/2026

Don’t miss out on the amazing events lined up this summer! Swipe now to discover FREE upcoming events that you can participate in now!

We are still accepting applicants! The B.R.I.D.G.E. Program cohort will begin in person on February 24, 2026. If you are interested in registering, please call 312.477.6455 or 312.576.8878 for assistance with the registration process.