Kim SJ, Bostwick W. Social Vulnerability and Racial Inequality in COVID-19 Deaths in Chicago. Health Educ Behav. 2020;47(4):509-513. doi:10.1177/1090198120929677

By: Drs. Sage Kim & Wendy Bostwick Abstract Although the current COVID-19 crisis is felt globally, at the local level, COVID-19 has disproportionately affected poor, highly segregated African American communities in Chicago. To understand the emerging pattern of racial inequality in the effects of COVID-19, we examined the relative burden of social vulnerability and health […]

On April 10th, 2020, in conjunction with the Center for Health Equity Research Chicago (CHER) we launched a brief, community-based needs assessment, meant to capture the organizational and client needs of Chicago’s diverse community service organizations as they worked to respond to COVID 19. This point-in-time assessment covers the period of April 10th through April […]

“REBIRTH”, second mural in new series, features Sky Cubacub, artist who creates gender non-conforming wearables and accessories for people on the full spectrum of gender, size and ability. CHICAGO, IL –Chicago artists Andy Bellomo and Sandra Antongiorgi have virtually unveiled a new mural that highlights queer artists of color who use their life’s work to improve […]

We must act quickly. We urge officials to promptly release detainees who can be released safely, balancing the risk of possible new crimes against the likelihood that jails and prisons will become incubators for COVID-19. The health of a vulnerable population is at risk, and we have limited time to implement this emergency policy action. […]

How to determine if you need testing Question 1: Are you having symptoms like fever, cough, or difficulty breathing? If YES: Please answer Question #2. If NO: Testing is not needed. If you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, stay home and monitor symptoms for 14 days. Question 2: Are your […]

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Register today for the inaugural Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference on Feb. 26-28, 2020, in historic and culturally dynamic San Antonio, led by Dr. Amelie Ramirez, a cancer researcher at UT Health San Antonio. Latinos are expected to face a 142% expected rise in cancer cases in coming years. The Advancing the Science of […]