Apr 11 2025

Exploring Research with CHANCE – Minority Health Conference

April 11, 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location

UIC School of Public Health

Address

1603 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612

Exploring Research with CHANCE Flyer featuring a person looking through a telescope.

Are you interested in learning more about research at UIC? Join CHANCE at this upcoming event to connect with faculty in research, get inspiration from your peers, and explore how YOU can get involved in the future!

The Minority Health Conference (MHC) is a yearly gathering where professionals and students from allied health fields come together to uncover and focus on eliminating the health challenges encountered by marginalized populations. This year's theme is Mobilizing for Health: Community Advocacy and Public Policy, which highlights the critical role of community-led advocacy in addressing systemic health inequities and promoting the well-being of minority populations. Learn more about the Minority Health Conference at their website here.

CHANCE will attend the MHC on Friday, April 11th from 9:00am-3:00pm at the School of Public Health (1603 W Taylor Street, located on UIC West Campus). You have the option to select which part of the conference to attend:

  • The 9:00am-12:00pm session will include:
    • Networking breakfast with public health faculty and researchers
    • Keynote presentation by Karriem S. Watson, DHSc, MS, MPH - Chief Executive Office for the UI-Health Mile Square Health Center
    • Workshop related to Community Advocacy and Public Policy
  • The 12:00pm-3:00pm session will include:
    • Lunch & Learn "How to Get Involved in Research" with Dr. Meghan Mason, MPH
    • Workshop related to Community Advocacy and Public Policy
    • Panel discussion with healthcare and public health professionals

Click here or use the button below to RSVP to attend the Minority Health Conference with CHANCE.

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Contact

Maya Smith

Date posted

Mar 31, 2025

Date updated

Mar 31, 2025