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The Urban Health Initiative (UHI) is UChicago Medicine’s community health division responsible for collaborating with community-based organizations on health related programs, research and services for residents on the South Side of Chicago.

03/05/2026

March events you should mark on your calendar! ✨📅 We have more FREE events coming up this month! Swipe to learn registration and event details.

03/04/2026

**Mark Your Calendars!** Join us for the Future Health Leaders: Career Exploration Day on Saturday, April 11th, from 10 AM to 2 PM CST! This is an incredible opportunity for students in grades 6 to 12 who are eager to dive into the world of healthcare careers. Don't miss your chance to explore exciting pathways and connect with professionals in the field. Keep an eye out for more details on registration coming soon—your future in healthcare starts here!

02/28/2026

New‼️ Don't miss the latest episode of the Community Health Focus Hour, titled "Building Trauma Resiliency: Mentoring as a Protective Factor." Join our dynamic host, Carl West, as he engages with inspiring leaders in the community:

✨ Lakeisha Gray-Sewell, the Founder and Executive Director of the Girls Like Me Project, Inc.
✨Jermaine Anderson, the Founder and Executive Director of I Am A Gentleman, Inc.
✨Donzell Franklin, the Founder and CEO of Our Kids Count, LLC

This is a crucial conversation about the transformative power of mentoring and its vital role in building resilience against trauma. Tune in and be part of this impactful discussion!

02/26/2026

Today! Community Grand Round - Creating Space to Heal: Art Therapy in Our Communities. Join UChicago Medicine's Translational Medicine and community partners as they explore how art therapy, trauma-informed creative practice, and restorative justice support mental health, healing, and resilience in our communities.

There is still time to register! Click the link here: https://ow.ly/eBuF50YmCPa

02/25/2026

New UHI Volunteer Spotlight✨: Kerensa Vinson, DNP, MSN, RN, CCDS; Nurse Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (CDIS).

In her role, Kerensa performs concurrent reviews for inpatients to contribute to high-quality patient care, as demonstrated by the excellent clinical documentation of our providers at UChicago Medicine.

Swipe through to learn more about our outstanding volunteer!

02/20/2026

NEW‼️ Community Health Focus Hour Episode: "Heart & Brain Connection: Protecting Against Stroke Together." Hear from trusted medical professionals and individuals with lived experiences who know firsthand how stroke can change a life in an instant. Get the knowledge, warning signs, and prevention tools that could make all the difference — for you and the people you love. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on WVON 1690!

02/18/2026

UHI is celebrating Black History Month✨ by highlighting Black leaders and their monumental impact on medicine! Swipe through to learn more!

02/16/2026

Swipe to check out the new events scheduled for February! Do you see anything that interests you? Let us know in the comments below!

02/14/2026

New Community Health Focus Hour ✨ "Heart Health: Simple Steps for Lifelong Wellness". Join host UCM physician and trained chef, Dr. Edwin McDonald, and guest speaker, UCM's Urban Health Initiative Director of Community Health Initiatives, Alexandra Sontag, MSN, today!

Interested listeners can tune in on WVON 1690, the iHeart Media app, or iHeart.com, or call in at (773) 591-1690!

02/06/2026

This week's Community Health Focus Hour episode will feature ✨ "Creating Space for Health: Art Therapy in Our Communities." Join UCM Physician Dr. Doriane Miller, along with our knowledgeable guests: Cameron Swanson, Project Impact Manager from SkyArt; art therapist Veronica Precious Bohana; and the inaugural Chicago Poet Laureate, Avery B. Young.

Tune in on WVON 1690, iHeart Media, or 📲 in at (773) 591-1690!

01/26/2026

UChicago Medicine's Urban Health Initiative will be hosting our ❄️ 6th Annual Winter Wellness Event ❄️ on Saturday, January 31st, at the Blue Door Neighborhood Center in Morgan Park. This event is FREE and open to the public. All ability levels are welcome! Modifications will be provided. Click here to register: https://ow.ly/KI2G50Y44xI

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Chicago, IL

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17737025600

Website

https://linktr.ee/UCMurbanhealthinitiative

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