News
Health & Medicine Policy Research Group is proud to announce that Andrea Kimpson, MPP(C), has been named the HiteHass Equity Intern and will be continuing with us in the current spring cohort to further her work in health policy and workforce development. Andrea...
On January 24, 2025, Health & Medicine Policy Director Wesley Epplin delivered testimony to the Cook County Health Board of Directors, highlighting the urgent need to address immigrant fears and threats caused by unjust ICE raids. His recommendations included:...
Health & Medicine announces an exciting collaboration that marks a transformative step forward for reproductive justice in Illinois. Health & Medicine Policy Research Group is joining forces with the Black Midwifery Collective and researchers from Northwestern...
By Meera Puthenmadom, Anna Yankelev, and Gita Krishnaswamy A 2020 report by the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center forecasts a daunting shortage of nearly 15,000 registered nurses by 2025 (1). With less than 8,000 nurses in Illinois graduating each year, our healthcare...
The Healing-Centered Illinois Task Force, established through SB 646 in January 2024, has released a landmark recommendations report outlining a blueprint to advance trauma-informed and healing-centered policies and practices statewide. The Illinois ACEs Response...
The 2024-2025 Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows are dedicating their time to community projects and expanding their knowledge through literature. From novels and memoirs to scientific analyses and investigative journalism, these works reflect the Fellows’ commitment to...
Immigrant rights are essential for health equity! In today’s harsh political environment, Health & Medicine stands in solidarity with immigrants. We have assembled the below resources from government and nonprofit organizations that provide information for both...
Health & Medicine Policy Research Group seeks a skilled Instructional Designer to create engaging and accessible visualizations for 19 public health career pathways. This project will support our Health Career Pathways Resource (CPR), a tool designed to increase...
The Healing-Centered Illinois Task Force, established by SB 646 in January 2024, has released its comprehensive recommendations report, offering a blueprint for advancing trauma-informed and healing-centered policies and practices across the state. The Illinois ACEs...
On November 7, 2024, Health & Medicine Policy Director Wesley Epplin delivered testimony to the Chicago City Council Committee on Budget and Government Operations regarding threats to the Chicago Public Health Department's budget. "In the shadow of the Federal...