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Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health

2024 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest

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Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health

Loyola's Lake Shore Campus

The Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health was founded on the belief that good health is a fundamental human right, and by which is a foundation for strong individuals, strong families, and strong communities.

With flexible degrees and professional certificates, the Parkinson School provides programs for undergraduate and graduate students and career professionals who seek additional skills or a career change.

Find the Parkinson degree or program that's right for you.

Departments

Applied Health Sciences

Advancing health by focusing on disease prevention and wellness promotion, whether in the laboratory or the local neighborhood.

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Healthcare Administration

Developing leaders who can efficiently and ethically manage the delivery of high-quality care to those who need it most.

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Health Informatics and Data Science

Impacting patient outcomes and solving health care’s most complex problems through the application of data and informatics.

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Public Health Sciences

Improving health and health care among diverse populations through research, learning, and community partnerships.

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News and Events

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A collaborative approach to improving human health

How Loyola is bringing together diverse perspectives to solve real problems through three annual forums that elevate critical issues.

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Long-term study on African diaspora continues to challenge public health beliefs

Decades-long study from Loyola University Chicago helps us understand what role genes, social factors and behaviors play in our health

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Loyola Chicago transforms veteran health care through quality improvement and advanced policy research

A partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs is helping veterans while giving students invaluable research experience

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An Increasing Demand

Health care jobs are projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026—faster than the average for all occupations.

 This growth will add about 2.3 million jobs to the sector. The number of people ages 65 and over is expected to be 98 million by 2060, contributing to the expansion of health care needs. Projected growth in employment for specific health care professions:

⬆36%

DATA SCIENTIST

⬆28%

HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATOR

⬆17%

MEDICAL SCIENTIST

⬆7%

DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS

⬆8%

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS

⬆26%

EPIDEMIOLOGISTS
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Called for a Greater Purpose

Called for a Greater Purpose

At the Parkinson School, we empower the next generation of health professionals to address health disparities and create a more equitable future in Chicago and beyond. WATCH VIDEO

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