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Health Sciences Campus

Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health

Parkinson Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary

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

Interdisciplinary as a mission
Feature Story

Interdisciplinary as a mission

The Parkinson School prizes an interdisciplinary approach to nurture student growth and ensure students are prepared for the realities of the contemporary health care environment.

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The Power of Engaged Learning
Feature Story

The Power of Engaged Learning

Through service-learning courses and academic internships, Parkinson School students gain real-world experience alongside established community partners.

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A Perfect Match
Alumni Spotlight

A Perfect Match

All five students enrolled in Loyola’s MD/MPH program match with their top residency choice.

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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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