UIC Office of Community Engagement and Neighborhood Health Partnerships

Upcomings Events

June 27, 2013 | World of Women Praying Convocation

Thursday, June 27 through Sunday, June 30, 2013
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

Hosted by the Women's Global Initiative (WGI), a non profit organization of Christian women from around the world, this event brings together speakers from around the globe, as well as five colleges empowering women to pray for:

Our GLOBAL longing for Communion with God
ERADICATION of Violence Against Women and Girls
The Global need to eliminate the trauma of Poverty
Repentance for abuse of the Planet and wisdom for Renewal
The hearts and hurts of Children, Young Women and Widows
To end terror and war in the earth realm
New Vision for PLANETARY Healing with World Peace, Equal Justice, and the Joy of the LORD.

Women in Ministry from all Christian denominations are invited to robe and process for the opening worship on Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. and on Sunday, June 30 at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Rev. Kirsten Peachey at 847-384-3552 or kirsten.peachey@advocatehealth.com or go to www.prayingchicago.org.

May 29, 2013 | 2013 Change Institute for Healthy, Active, Safe Communities

2013 Change Institute for Healthy, Active, Safe Communities

Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30, 2013
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hyatt Rosemont
6350 North River Road
Rosemont, Illinois 60018

Interested in building healthy, active and safer communities? Want to learn about how to be a catalyst for change to make healthy living easier? Come to a 2-day conference with inspirational keynote speakers, interactive break-out sessions and networking opportunities! Sponsored by the MidAmerica Center for Public Health Practice in collaboration with the Cook County Department of Public Health and the Alliance for Healthy and Active Communities. Go to the Event Summary for more information and to register

May 21, 2013 | The Health Care Law 101 (in Spanish)

The Health Care Law 101 (in Spanish)

May 21 at 3:00 pm ET

A presentation on the main provisions in the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, and how to access care in your community in Spanish. Information on the Health Insurance Marketplace and how to get updates on implementation of the law will be shared.

May 16, 2013 | Make the Call, Don't Miss a Beat!

Make the Call, Don't Miss A Beat!

May 16 at 12:00 pm Noon ET

You are invited to a webinar titled Make the Call, Don't Miss a Beat! a webinar seeking to educate and empower women age 50+ and to encourage women to call 9-1-1 immediately when they experience any of the seven symptoms of a heart attack, and to do the same for their mothers, sisters, and friends. The HHS Office on Women's Health's new campaign builds on OWH's successful "Make the Call, Don't Miss a Beat" campaign, that began in 2011. This webinar will be offered in English at Noon and in Spanish at 1:00 pm ET.

May 16, 2013 | Haga La Llamada¡No Pierda Tiempo!

Haga La Llamada¡No Pierda Tiempo!

May 16 at 1:00 pm ET

Usted está invitado/a a participar a un Webinar en español sobre la campaña de concientización sobre ataques al corazón dirigida a mujeres latinas de 50 años en adelante. La campaña, "Haga la Llamada. ¡No Pierda Tiempo!" tiene como objetivo educar y motivar a las mujeres de habla hispana a llamar al 9-1-1 inmediatamente cuando se presente alguno de los siete síntomas de un ataque al corazón y a hacer lo mismo por sus madres, hermanas y amigas. Es una campaña lanzada por La Oficina de la Salud de la Mujer del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos y el webinar es en colaboración con la HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

May 7, 2013 | UIC Partners Council for Health Meeting

Time: 9:30a-12:00p

Location: UIC College of Medicine, 909 S. Wolcott, Room 7175

Parking is available in the lot located next to 1919 W. Taylor. Parking tickets will be validated.

May 2, 2013 | Tour of HealthCare.gov

Tour of HealthCare.gov

May 2 at 1:00 pm ET

An interactive tour of www.HealthCare.gov, including how to enroll others in health insurance, where to find community health centers that provide care on a sliding scale, how to view the timeline of when the Affordable Care Act is being implemented, and the new Health Insurance Marketplace.

April 30, 2013 | Sound the Alarm!

The State of Health of the Austin Community and how the Affordable Care Act will help

8am: Registration & Networking
9am-noon: Conference

Amberg Hall, 1140 N. Lamon

Ample Parking Available

a free to the public community health conference DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Top 3 Health Issues in the Austin Community
What Other Communities are Doing
What Austin Health Professionals are Doing
The Affects of the Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act Time Line
County Care Registration

April 29, 2013 | The Health Care Law and Health Disparities

The Health Care Law and Health Disparities

April 29 at 2:00 pm ET

The health care law, the Affordable Care Act, includes many provisions that address health disparities. The law also provides many benefits for Latinos, African Americans, Asian and Pacific Islanders and more. Join Acacia Salatti, Acting Director of the HHS Partnership Center, and other health experts in learning more about the Affordable Care Act and health disparities.

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