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It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to work with the committed clinicians, researchers and educators who comprise one of the nation’s strongest and most diverse academic health care enterprises. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs is committed to fostering a collaborative environment across health disciplines that results in real outcomes for our students, patients and the public at large.

Robert A. Barish, MD, MBA  |  UIC Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

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The UIC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs provides oversight of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health), which delivers comprehensive care, education, and research to communities locally and globally.

UI Health is the academic health enterprise of the University of Illinois Chicago, consisting of the seven UIC health science colleges – including campuses across the state, hospital and affiliated clinics. Dedicated to the pursuit of health equity, UI Health provides comprehensive care, education, and research to train health care leaders and foster healthy communities in Illinois and beyond.

As Chicago’s ONLY public research university, UIC prides itself on sparking new discoveries and innovations that can be practically applied for the benefit of the public and the communities across Chicago, the state of Illinois and around the world. Capitalizing on the presence of the seven UIC health science colleges, UIC and UI Health bring together expertise and curiosity across diverse disciplines like few others in the nation.

Please explore the units of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs to discover how UIC and UI Health work collaboratively to explore modern methods of health education, inspire innovative research and deliver insightful care to our patients and their communities.

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Oct 22 2024

Home Is Where the Heart Is: Exploring the Vital Connections Between Housing and Health

Tuesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm America/Chicago
Odehmenan Health Equity Center and Online
Oct 22 2024

Research Recruitment and Retention

Tuesday 22nd, 1:00 pm–Thursday 24th, 3:00 pm America/Chicago
Virtual via Zoom
Oct 29 2024

Reproductive Health: An Evening of Celebration

Tuesday, 4:30 pm–6:30 pm America/Chicago
Faculty Alumni Lounge, College of Medicine West Tower
Nov 13 2024

Compassion in Action: Delivering Medical Care in Navajo Nation

Wednesday, 8:30 am–12:00 am America/Chicago
Odehmenan Health Equity Center or Online via Zoom