About OVCHA
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 health 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 sciences colleges (including campuses across the state), the 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.
Message from Vice Chancellor
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.
Updates From OVCHA
2025 Community Assessment of Needs
UI Health is proud to share the 2025 UI-CAN (UI Health-Community Assessment of Needs) and 2025 Implementation Plan, which identify and prioritize the health needs and contributory factors to health in the communities we serve and chart a plan to address these needs over the next 3 years.
2026 Health Sciences Welcome Picnic
Join us on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 to launch the new academic year with an afternoon of networking, refreshments, music, exhibitors and giveaways!
Cancer Center 2026 Impact Report
The University of Illinois Cancer Center is pleased to share their Impact Report 2026, presenting highlights of how their multi-year efforts have led to discoveries and new ways to improve cancer health outcomes for all.
UI Health Brand & Identity Guidelines
Guidelines for brand and identity within the UIC academic healthcare enterprise, including the health sciences colleges, Mile Sqaure Health Center, University of Illinois Cancer Center, and the Hospital & Clinics.
Health Affairs Policies
Guidance to the UIC/UI Health community regarding:
– Onboarding of UIC Students for Scholarly and Research Activities
– Community Health Events Involving CLIA-Waived Tests
– Community Health Events – Screenings And Education
Upcoming Events
Chancellor Miranda’s Annual Ice Cream Social
Atkins Medicinal Plant Garden Walk
Come Touch (Sweet)grass: Braiding for Good Intentions
Library of the Health Sciences: Chicago Tour and Expo
Master Class: What’s Community Got to Do With It?
Convocation 2026: One Circle. One UIC.
Making Digital Content Accessible to All
UIC is undertaking a broad, campus-wide initiative to ensure that all digital content is accessible for all members of our community. The initiative strives to bring the university into compliance with ADA Title II regulations by the federally mandated deadline of April 26, 2027.
All faculty or staff who produce digital content (e.g., websites, emails, social media, video, digital documents or learning materials) are urged to take seriously and participate in this initiative to promote equity, innovation and student success at UIC.
