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Renovation of HSC

Renovations start with John & Huerta Cuneo Center.

Parkinson's Lara Dugas receives AXA Research Chair in Africa

“Our thanks to AXA for recognizing the importance of funding collaborative, inter-disciplinary, global research to promote health equity and to our partner, the University of Cape Town,” said Elaine Morrato, DrPH, MPH, CPH, founding dean of the Parkinson School.

Celebration of the Magis

Recognizing Exercise Science and Healthcare Administration graduates and their constant drive to learn more and be of greater service.

Commencement 2021

Register for Parkinson Commencement Week events!

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Celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

Hidden away in hospital laboratories across the country is a group of heroes responsible for getting the results health care teams rely on every day. While their contributions to health care often go unnoticed, once a year, we take the time to recognize these outstanding individuals during MLP Week (April 18-25).

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Building Bridges to Better Health During National Public Health Week and Beyond

Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health is proud to be a partner with the American Public Health Association during its National Public Health Week.

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Lessons in public health

High schoolers learn from MPH students in new virtual workshop

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Parkinson School of Health Sciences & Public Health, Community Partners Secure State Grant to Develop Social Enterprise Project

Project promotes youth development and economic opportunity in Maywood

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Alumni Achievement

The Chicago Healthcare Executives Forum honored Jordan Wirtz with the ACHE Administrative Fellow Leadership Award.

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COVID-19 and You

Please note our 2021 summer courses are still being finalized. Many of the courses listed here will be offered again, so please check back regularly for updates.

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Celebrate our inaugural cohort of social justice scholars

Named for Loyola alumni Robert (“Bob”) and Betty Parkinson, this award honors their commitment to helping ensure access to quality health care and the recognition that health care is a basic human right.

Student Spotlight: Dana Varughese (BS '21)

Loyola Healthcare Administration student wins 3rd place in national essay competition

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Health-EQ Call for Proposals

To reach our vision of a more just society, we are soliciting proposals aiming to reduce health inequalities focused on: 1. Community Engagement / Partnership; 2. Education; or 3. Research.

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Death Rates, Racial Equities Worsening in Several US Cities

Study finds an extra 3,804 black individuals die each year in Chicago due to higher death rates than white population.

From physics to patient care

Parkinson’s Master of Science in Medical Physics program opens enrollment for Fall 2021

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Using AI to detect Parkinson’s Disease

A conversation with Associate Professor of Health Informatics and Data Science Oguz Akbilgic

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Dogs Are Mobilizing to Save Their Humans

The Save Da Hoomans™ campaign is about dogs mobilizing to help save their humans from physical and mental health issues so that they can live longer, happier, healthier lives together.

Student Perspectives: Conor Deal

Conor Deal talks about his experience in Parkinson's Master of Exercise Science program.

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Field Notes: Exercise Science

John Ryan De Leon talks about his experience and journey within the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health at Loyola University Chicago.

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Student Perspectives: Katherine Graham

Dietetic Internship Program graduate, Katherine Graham, talks how she knew a career in dietetics was for her.

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Student Perspectives: Natrina Kennedy

Master of Public Health student, Natrina Kennedy, talks about the benefits of studying Public Health at the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health.

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Parkinson team wins national case competition

Three Loyola University Chicago students win the Penn State 2020 Case Competition.

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Health Informatics Seminar Series

“An Under-the-Hood Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks for Epidemiologists and Health Sciences”

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Loyola University Chicago Receives $1.09M Grant to Support COVID-19 Community Outreach, Research

Walder Foundation names Loyola a Chicago Coronavirus Assessment Network (Chicago CAN) grant recipient

Student Perspectives: Margaux Whitehead

Loyola Chicago student, Margaux Whitehead, talks about what it means to be studying Public Health at Parkinson during COVID-19.

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Senator Durbin at Loyola

Senator Dick Durbin joins Loyola in push for better COVID-19 testing support for universities

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Lauren Warnecke on "Talk About the Industry"

Loyola University Chicago's Lauren Warnecke talks about her career in dance, applying the principles of sports science to dancer performance, COVID-19’s effect on the industry and more during her interview with "Talk About The Industry."

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CHOIR and Health EQ grants focus on projects related to COVID

Loyola University Chicago’s Health EQ Collaborative and Center for Health Outcomes and Informatics Research (CHOIR) will fund four proposals in 2020, all focusing on COVID-19 research or community engagement and partnerships.

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Finding resilience and strength from her community during COVID-19

Mitali Shah, MPH, has been working on the front lines of health care since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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“Por Favor, No Dejas que mi Hermana Muera”: A doctor’s perspective on COVID-19

Elizabeth Stranges wakes up every morning and prepares for the battle against COVID-19. As a chief resident in the Loyola University Chicago Internal Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Stranges risks her health daily to care for our community.

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Perspectives from the front lines of a public health crisis

Less than two years into their careers at the McHenry County Health Department, Chloe Cavida and Ryan Sachs (MPH ’17) are being challenged to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Beyond Crisis Management

Preparing for what's next in facing COVID-19

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Evening of Excellence Celebrates Graduates’ Final Projects

On May 4, 24 students completing a Master of Public Health or Master of Science program will gather in virtual rooms to share their final projects, engage in scholarly discourse and learn from fellow students and faculty.