In collaboration with Weiss Memorial Hospital, the University of Illinois Cancer Center is hosting Colorectal Cancer Awareness days for the month of March. We will have a lecture on "Colonoscopy - Why, When, & How?" with Gastroenterologist, Sujatha Kailas, M.D. Our focus is to provide information to those with language and insurance barriers and to […]
This virtual event is the annual cancer control meeting organized by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Illinois Cancer Partnership (ICP). Dr. Kitajewski will be speaking on biomarker testing. Dr. Naylor, Dr. Kitajewski, Dr. Carnahan, Dr. Hamlish, and Nasima Mannan are part of the planning team. This meeting will discuss cancer prevention, early detection, […]
These town hall meetings are open to the public and will offer resources for utilities, rental assistance, legal aid, and others. The main focus of these town hall meetings is to bridge the gap between communities and primary care homes. University of Illinois Cancer Center staff will help navigate community members to breast and cervical […]
During this in-person health fair, the University of Illinois Cancer Center will distribute information and resources for breast and cervical cancer prevention. This event will also provide free COVID-19 vaccinations to the community.
The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) annual training is a four-day virtual event to overview best practices in breast and cervical cancer community navigation illustrated in the IBCCP Toolkit. The UI Cancer Center team is responsible for the iterative development and deployment of the toolkit. The IBCCP Toolkit training is aimed at guiding […]
This is a virtual monthly meeting of strategic planning and networking with community providers and organizations to strengthen collaborations, discuss updates, share resources, and address mental health, medical health, and other related community issues. This event will help to address cancer inequities by providing resources to underserved West side communities.
The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) annual training is a four-day virtual event to overview best practices in breast and cervical cancer community navigation illustrated in the IBCCP Toolkit. The UI Cancer Center team is responsible for the iterative development and deployment of the toolkit. The IBCCP Toolkit training is aimed at guiding […]
During this in-person event, the University of Illinois Cancer Center will provide information and awareness about breast cancer and cervical cancer screenings. Durante este evento en persona, el Centro de Cáncer de la Universidad de Illinois dará información sobre las pruebas de detección del cáncer de seno y del cáncer de cuello uterino.
This in-person event will provide information for cancer survivors to learn about sexuality and cancer. The UI Cancer Center will be present to provide support to survivors living with cancer, with a focus on African American women.
Community Health and Resource Fair in recognition of Minority Health Month. This is a free event for the public in which we will provide cancer screening/prevention information. We will also provide FIT tests, COVID vaccines, booster shots, blood pressure and glucose testing, and information.
The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) annual training is a four-day virtual event to overview best practices in breast and cervical cancer community navigation illustrated in the IBCCP Toolkit. The UI Cancer Center team is responsible for the iterative development and deployment of the toolkit. The IBCCP Toolkit training is aimed at guiding […]
The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) annual training is a four-day virtual event to overview best practices in breast and cervical cancer community navigation illustrated in the IBCCP Toolkit. The UI Cancer Center team is responsible for the iterative development and deployment of the toolkit. The IBCCP Toolkit training is aimed at guiding […]
During this in-person event, the University of Illinois Cancer Center will provide information and awareness about breast cancer and cervical cancer screenings. Durante este evento en persona, el Centro de Cáncer de la Universidad de Illinois dará información sobre las pruebas de detección del cáncer de seno y del cáncer de cuello uterino.
This event will be a smoking cessation bingo game to educate minorities and underserved residents and community members on the South Side of Chicago about lung health, smoking cessation prevention, and resources. The University of Illinois Cancer Center team will provide education in a fun and interactive way to help individuals learn about lung health […]
Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA) invites you to learn the latest in cancer care for our community. Objectives: Examine the latest Advances in Breast and Hematological Cancers technology Understand the development of novel therapeutic agents in the management of hematologic malignancies Explore the impact that advances in cancer care and diagnosis can have on […]
During this in-person event, the University of Illinois Cancer Center will provide information and awareness about breast cancer and cervical cancer screenings. Durante este evento en persona, el Centro de Cáncer de la Universidad de Illinois dará información sobre las pruebas de detección del cáncer de seno y del cáncer de cuello uterino.
The goal of this virtual meeting, hosted by The Loretto Hospital, is to help brainstorm and strategize ways to improve patients' experiences. The UI Cancer Center will network with a community partner to address ways to eliminate health disparities in an under-resourced community.
This event is a cultural celebration for Children's Day in Mexico, which takes place each year on April 30th. The University of Illinois Cancer Center will provide information to parents about breast and cervical cancer prevention. Este evento es una celebración cultural por el Día del Niño en México, que se lleva a cabo cada […]
This breakfast is an opportunity to meet with high level State of Illinois leadership and hear first hand about programs, services, and new legislation in the works for supporting businesses and programs in the Melrose Park community. The UI Cancer Center will be present to provide education to community members about breast and cervical cancer […]
Thomas J. Kellar Middle School is hosting a College & Career Day Event to prepare students that are college bound by exposing them to educational opportunities and career options that may be of interest to them. The UI Cancer Center will introduce students to careers in the field, as well as provide information on cancer […]
This event is a cultural celebration for Children's Day in Mexico, which takes place each year on April 30th. The University of Illinois Cancer Center will provide information to parents about breast and cervical cancer prevention. Este evento es una celebración cultural por el Día del Niño en México, que se lleva a cabo cada […]
This is the 1st Annual Sisters Working It Out - Breast Cancer Walk-Run-Bike. The proceeds from the walk will benefit individuals with free or low-cost mammograms, survivors in treatment with transportation to and from their appointment, and personal supplies to assist patients while in treatment. The UI Cancer Center is a sponsor for the event […]
Meet 37th Ward Alderman Emma Mitts, City officials, housing service providers, and mortgage lenders who are working together to improve homeownership rates among Black and brown residents of Chicago’s west side. Join an optional trolley tour of Chicago's west side! Choose a trolley tour time: 10:30 AM or 12:00 PM The Oak Park Regional Housing […]
Join the Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET)'s Youth Leadership Event series featuring professionals from different disciplines. Learn about their real life stories including challenges they have overcome, accomplishments, and what their day to day career lives entail. Barbara J. Williams, MPH, Research Specialist for the University of Illinois Cancer Center, will be discussing the […]
