UCM Urban Health Initiative

12/17/2025

https://youtu.be/XDGysom4JZk | Wednesday Aerobics with the Community Fitness Program

The Community Fitness Program is a part of the Urban Health Initiative, a partnership between UChicago Medicine, public leaders, community groups, health car...

12/12/2025

A new episode of the Community Health Focus Hour🎙️✨ "Home Economics 101 for the 21st Century: Eating Healthy on a Tight Budget." Join Dr. Doriane Miller, Professor of Medicine at UChicago Medicine, alongside special guests, Senator Willie Preston, Dale Cain, Founder/Executive Director of Advocates for Community Wellness, and Amethyst Ramos.

You can watch the episode live on our page at Community Health Focus or listen on the iHeartMedia app at www.iHeart.com. If you have any questions or comments, please call in at (773) 591-1690.

12/10/2025

Check out this month's Volunteer Spotlight! Jasmine Bouyer 🎉, a Community Health Worker Supervisor at UCM! Swipe to learn more about one of our most dedicated volunteers!

In her position, Jasmine oversees a team of Community Health Workers within the LinC (Liaisons in Care) Program at UChicago Medicine. Together, they focus on connecting patients with the resources, education, and support they need to manage their health and reduce barriers to care.

Interested in 👀 our next volunteer spotlight? Follow us to keep up with who we will be spotlighting next!

12/08/2025

December + Janurary events are here! 🎄 Swipe to learn details about these upcoming events!

12/05/2025

Join us for a new episode of the Community Health Focus Hour, "Gut Health and Food Security Resources." Join Dr. Edwin McDonald, Trained Chef / Gastroenterologist at UChicago Medicine, alongside special guests, Megan Teramoto, a medical student at UChicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and Sana Syal, Senior Director of Programs at Greater Chicago Food Depository.

12/04/2025

Upcoming webinar 💻 : "Pushing Through: Coping with Grief and Loss", with Felicia M. Houston, MA, a licensed clinical professional counselor. Attendees are welcomed into a safe environment to discuss the impact of loss and given effective tools to navigate these feelings.

Click here to register: https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ko-ES9CzQvKSreYAUhMcxQ #/registration

12/02/2025

It’s ! Support UChicago Medicine’s Urban Health Initiative and help build a healthier, stronger South Side. Make a gift today and drive real change—every contribution sparks hope and healing.

Join us today! ❤️: https://ow.ly/FK7l50XxJHz

11/26/2025

This , support UChicago Medicine’s Urban Health Initiative! Help us fight health disparities and build stronger, healthier communities on Chicago’s South Side. Every gift makes an impact.

You can make an early gift here ❤️: https://ow.ly/FK7l50XxJHz

11/20/2025

https://youtu.be/Y4aQ_WQeQwY?si=xUiYJZg6oudkAity | Wednesday Aerobics with the Community Fitness Program | 11.19.25

The Community Fitness Program is a part of the Urban Health Initiative, a partnership between UChicago Medicine, public leaders, community groups, health car...

11/20/2025

Join us for a new episode of the Community Health Focus Hour 🎙️ "Mental Health: Coping with Trauma and Grief". Join Carl West, Founder/CEO of MG Media, alongside special guests, Jennifer Bolsey, LCSW; Dion Graham, LCSW; and Melanie Hall, LCPC.

You can watch the episode live on our page at Community Health Focus or listen on the iHeartMedia app at www.iHeart.com. If you have any questions or comments, please 📲 in at (773) 591-1690.

11/14/2025

Join us for a new episode of the Community Health Focus Hour 🎙️ "The Importance of Quality-of-Life Plans." Join Dr. Doriane Miller, Professor of Medicine at UChicago Medicine, alongside special guests, Lauren Lewis, Norma Sanders, and Tiarra Owens.

You can watch the episode live on our page at @/CommunityHealthFocus or listen on the iHeartMedia app at www.iHeart.com. If you have any questions or comments, please 📲 in at (773) 591-1690.