Community Health

Events

Meditation Mornings

October 17, 2025

County

Cook

Journey to Health: Community Health Team Webinar Series

October 21, 2025

County

Cook

Protein: More Than Muscles, Unlocking Its Role in Everyday Health

October 22, 2025

Journey to Health: Community Health Team Webinar

October 28, 2025

County

Cook

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Blog Posts

Coyotes as sentinels: What wildlife reveal about public health

October 2, 2025

For 25 years, the Urban Coyote Research Project has been studying the ecology of urban coyotes in the Chicago area. Researchers monitor and...

Parent reading a bedtime story to child in bed.

The power of a good night’s sleep: helping kids thrive

September 29, 2025

After a restful summer, you may find there's one thing your children are not happy about: waking up early for school again! Did you know that...

Michael Howard and his wife Amelia Howard hold vegetables from their farm

Reclaiming the land: The story of Eden Place Farms

September 16, 2025

How an urban farm is healing history and feeding ChicagoIn the heart of Chicago’s Fuller Park, a quiet revolution has taken root....

Dr. Key in the water providing a swim lesson to four young Black girls.

Representation in the water: Why swim lessons matter for every child

July 29, 2025

It’s summertime! The days are hot, and the local swimming pool is jam packed with kids and adults alike making a splash and staying cool. While the...

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News Releases

August 25, 2025

Webinar series equips caregivers to manage diabetes in adults with disabilities
URBANA, Ill. — Adults with disabilities face significantly higher rates of diabetes, with prevalence climbing from 5.8% among those without disabilities to 18.3% among those with moderate to severe disabilities, according to the...

August 12, 2025

Explore practical approaches to supporting mental health within the agricultural community
URBANA, Ill. — Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique stressors that can take a serious toll on their mental health, often at higher rates than the general population. To address these challenges, University of Illinois Extension...

July 28, 2025

Learn how to protect public health with non-restaurant food safety training
URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension is now offering an accessible, self-paced online course designed specifically for food handlers working in non-restaurant settings across Illinois. The Illinois Food Handler Training course equips...

A caregiver gently touching an elderly person's hands

July 17, 2025

Discover tools to help caregivers manage aging-related demands
URBANA, Ill. — Caregivers in long-term care settings face growing challenges as they support aging populations with complex physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. From managing dementia-related behaviors to addressing social isolation and limited resources, the challenges can be...

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