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Andrew Boyd weighs in on new policy to standardize patient-reported outcome measures

Erika Chavez | Posted on April 15, 2025

The Native American Support Program (NASP) has convened a panel of national experts to visit campus on April 16th and 17th

Posted on April 14, 2025

Branded giveaways and swag

Erika Chavez | Posted on April 10, 2025

Krista Varady is quoted in MSN.com health news article

Erika Chavez | Posted on April 10, 2025

New UIC policies for external events where health information and screening/testing may be provided

Erika Chavez | Posted on April 09, 2025

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Jan 9 2025

Spring College of Nursing YOGA

1/9/25, 4:00 pm–5/8/25, 4:00 pm

College of Nursing

Apr 15 2025

OpEd Project Public Voices Fellowship 2025-26 nominations due April 15

April 15, 2025

Apr 16 2025

Rehabilitation Sciences Information Session

Wednesday, 11:00 am–11:50 am

Apr 16 2025

Department of Defense Support for American Innovation: From Past Paradigms to Current Opportunities for University Research

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Location: Zoom

Apr 16 2025

Kinesiology Club x PRE-PT Club "The Ultimate Grad School Guide"

Wednesday, 5:00 pm–6:15 pm

ASAP @ PEB

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Join us for Access Praxis with @poojapittie, a sel

Join us for Access Praxis with @poojapittie, a self-taught painter and fiber artist based in Chicago. Hosted by @mcachicago and @bowchicago, this annual event brings disability culture to life through conversation and creative making.

Tuesday, April 15
6–7:30 PM
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
https://go.uic.edu/AccessPraxis_Pittie

Pittie’s work explores the relationship between a slowing body and an active, curious mind. Her art weaves personal memories, disability experience, and cultural heritage.

Access: ASL and audio description available. Contact accessibility@mcachicago.org or call 312-397-4076.

Last Friday, our Kinesiology Club hosted their ann

Last Friday, our Kinesiology Club hosted their annual Fit4Life event at the UIC Student Recreation Facility! The highlight? A Faculty vs. Students Volleyball Game that brought our community together for some friendly competition and wellness fun... and the students brought the WIN!🔥🏐

Sorry, faculty... there's always next year. 😉

Huge shoutout to Kinesiology Club, Pre-PT Club, and Exercise is Medicine on Campus for organizing a night of fun, fitness, and friendly competition.

#EveryBodyBetter #UIC #UICProud #UICAHS #UICKINES #ExerciseScience #UICKinesiology #Kinesiology #KinesiologyMajor #Kines #futurephysicaltherapist #exerciseismedicineoncampus #exerciseismedicine

#UICOT is #UICProud to be the highest-ranked progr

#UICOT is #UICProud to be the highest-ranked program at UIC, with a #3 ranking in the country according to 2025 U.S. News and World Report of best graduate programs.

This is truly a testament to the amazing faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the occupational therapy department. Thank you all for your energy, creativity, and hard work.

#OTMonth #USNewsandWorldReport #OccupationalTherapy #UICAHS

Join us for the opening of Survival of the Sickest

Join us for the opening of Survival of the Sickest, a solo exhibition by @3artschicago / @bowchicago resident artist Lillian Heredia. This exhibition will open on April 17 and run until May 2. Survival of the Sickest challenges binary ideas of fitness, health and worth by considering how those deemed “unfit” — the sick, the disabled, the othered — persist and adapt. Through visual storytelling grounded in biology, @lilliheredia draws connections between evolution, religion, and personal experiences of pain and caregiving.

About Lillian Heredia: Lillian Heredia (she/her) is a 3Arts/Bodies of Work Resident Artist whose work explores religion, sustenance farming, chronic pain, and motherhood through her background in biology. Based in Chicago, her art has been exhibited at venues like the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art and SAIC Galleries, and she has received recognition through the Presidential Merit Scholarship, Pinnacle Awards, and Comfort Station’s Artist to Watch series.

Access: CART and visual descriptions will be provided. For questions, please contact Libby Evan at levan26@uic.edu.

Join us for a live information session featuring M

Join us for a live information session featuring MS in #HealthInformatics alumna Alison Dougherty! The Alumni Spotlight Information Session will begin at noon CT via Zoom on April 17. RSVP: go.uic.edu/HI-HIMAlumniSpotlight

Save the date! 📅 Link is in our bio.

Save the date! 📅
Link is in our bio.

Congratulations to Dr. Dalmina Arias, OTD, OTR/L,

Congratulations to Dr. Dalmina Arias, OTD, OTR/L, on being selected as one of six national AOTA RISE Diverse Leaders Program (DLP) Scholars — a leadership initiative funded by The Sandra Hoskins Legacy Foundation, dedicated to advancing future growth and innovation within the occupational therapy profession.

The RISE DLP supports emerging leaders from historically underrepresented communities committed to transforming the future of the OT profession. As a Scholar, Dr. Arias will lead an initiative that partners with rural and urban community organizations and schools across Illinois to introduce students to the power and possibility of occupational therapy. With a vision to open doors for students who are historically underrepresented in the OT profession, Dr. Arias is creating pathways into OT that have often been inaccessible to many. Her work seeks to inspire the next generation of diverse leaders within the profession — equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue careers in occupational therapy and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Dr. Arias is honored to join a dynamic network of leaders and changemakers dedicated to building a more just, inclusive, and representative future for the OT profession.

#AOTARISE #DiverseLeaderScholar #OccupationalTherapy #OTDiversity #RepresentationMatters #OTAdvocacy #HealthEquity #Leadership #AOTA #UICOT #ProudUICOT #OTmonth

We are kicking off #OTMonth strong at #AOTAInspire

We are kicking off #OTMonth strong at #AOTAInspire25 !! Students, faculty, and alumni attended the annual conference in Philadelphia, PA over the weekend and had a blast! @aotainc

Special shoutout to our presenters and attendees for representing us well. We are so proud to know you as leaders in the field.

#OccupationalTherapyMonth #UICProud #UICOT #AOTA #AOTF

Happy #WellnessWednesday! Time for some digital S

Happy #WellnessWednesday!

Time for some digital Spring Cleaning! 📱When was the last time you decluttered your phone? This week, we're diving into how tidying up your apps can boost focus and even increase physical activity! Scan our QR codes for tips on cleaning and refreshing your tech, plus easy ways to spruce up your diet.

Let's declutter together! #SpringCleaning

#EveryBodyBetter #UIC #UICProud #UICAHS #UICKINES #ExerciseScience #UICKinesiology #Kinesiology #KinesiologyMajor #Kines #RegisteredDietitian #NutritionResearch #NutritionScience #RD2Be #RD2B #NutritionStudent #UICNutrition

Join us in honoring the life of Ruth George. 🌸

Join us in honoring the life of Ruth George. 🌸

Ruth George was a bright, kind, and passionate kinesiology student whose life was senselessly taken in 2019 - a tragedy that deeply impacted our UIC community.

On April 8 from 1–3 PM in the Quad, join Delta Epsilon Mu, AARCC, and WLRC for a celebration of life to remember Ruth, honor her legacy, and raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Multiple organizations will be present to share resources, support, and solidarity.

All are welcome.

#SAAM #RememberRuth

UIC Nutrition Programs are thrilled to virtually h

UIC Nutrition Programs are thrilled to virtually host the Diversify Dietetics Summit on April 9th-11th! Join us as we highlight nutrition professionals committed to cultural humility and inclusive practice.

📅 Swipe through our post to see the full schedule of events.
📍 Watch parties will be held in AHSB, hosted by two of our amazing students!

Admission is free, but RSVP is required! Link in bio. Plus, we’ve got snacks. 😉

#DiversifyDietetics #UICNutrition #EveryBodyBetter #UIC #UICProud #UICAHS #RegisteredDietitian #NutritionResearch #NutritionScience #RD2Be #RD2B #NutritionStudent

Right before spring break, the first-year OT stude

Right before spring break, the first-year OT students visited Central Middle School to see the final toy prototypes designed by Glencoe 5th graders for children with cerebral palsy in occupational therapy. Earlier in the process, our OT students provided feedback on the initial designs, helping the 5th graders refine their ideas. Led by teacher Clair Durkes through Project Lead the Way, a nationwide STEM program, the 5th graders incorporated this input into their final prototypes. Special thanks to Ashley Stoffel for guiding our students in providing feedback on universal design. #UICOT was thrilled to see the creative results! #UICproud #ToyFair2025

The Enhancing Cross-disciplinary Innovation and Tr

The Enhancing Cross-disciplinary Innovation and Training Opportunities (E.X.I.T.O.) program at #UICAHS offers undergraduate students three years of specialized study, mentorship and hands-on research experience to prepare them to address health disparities and build careers. Read about the new program and meet the first cohort of fellows by clicking link in bio.

Happy #WellnessWednesday! ☀️🌧️ April show

Happy #WellnessWednesday! ☀️🌧️ April showers won't stop us from spreading sunshine today!

Did you know it's Stress Awareness Month? As the semester winds down, remember to prioritize your well-being. Scan our QR codes for stress management tips and discover foods that can help you de-stress!

#StressAwarenessMonth #WellnessWednesday #UICNutrition #EveryBodyBetter #UIC #UICProud #UICAHS #UICKINES #ExerciseScience #UICKinesiology #Kinesiology #KinesiologyMajor #Kines #RegisteredDietitian #NutritionResearch #NutritionScience #RD2Be #RD2B #NutritionStudent #UICNutrition

Did you miss the summer application deadline? The

Did you miss the summer application deadline?

The deadline has been extended to April 15! Begin or complete your online Health Informatics or Health Information Management application today:
go.uic.edu/HI-HIMExtension

#UICHIM #UICHI #HealthInformationManagement #HealthInformatics

📢 Important Update: Location Change for #UICOT

📢 Important Update: Location Change for #UICOT Alumni Meet Up @ AOTA on Friday, April 4th; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

📍 New Location:
Mac's Tavern
226 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Looking forward to a fantastic event! 🎉

#UICOT Class of 2026 connected with community memb

#UICOT Class of 2026 connected with community members at the Fall Prevention Fair hosted by Project H.O.O.D.! Led by Liz Peterson (the keynote speaker!) and Jen Summers, the cohort worked in small groups to contribute to the education of strategies to reduce falls risks, improve safety, and maintain independence. A big thank you to the team at Project H.O.O.D. for teaming up with our OT department!

Looking back on the #UICOT 2025 Scholarship of Pra

Looking back on the #UICOT 2025 Scholarship of Practice (SOP) Day: Crafting the Art of OT & Creating Tomorrow's Practice, we were proud to share this event with OT practitioners, UIC alumni, and community members.

A special thank you to our presenters, who made this event such a success.

The Class of 2025 worked in small groups and presented their findings on evidence-based reviews of practice-related questions raised by local OTs. Our four concurrent session presenter groups highlighted topics on art, disability, and OT, and created interactive experiences for our attendees. Roger Ideishi, our keynote speaker, eloquently shared his distinguishing life experiences to convey the impact of social and community participation in the arts, and was followed by powerful performances by disabled artists.

Thank you to all who attended! #UICProud

Food is more than just nutrition - it’s culture,

Food is more than just nutrition - it’s culture, history, and home. Hear from a few of our faculty as they share their favorite dishes, how food connects us, and where to find amazing eats in the city!

Now it’s your turn! What’s a dish that represents your culture? Or a restaurant that serves up the best version of it? Drop your recommendations below! ⬇️🌍🍽️

#NationalNutritionMonth #EveryBodyBetter #UIC #UICProud #UICAHS #RegisteredDietitian #NutritionResearch #NutritionScience #RD2Be #RD2B #NutritionStudent #UICNutrition

The BUILT family lifestyle program — Be Unstoppa

The BUILT family lifestyle program — Be Unstoppable In Life Together — was designed to promote evidence-based health routines families can keep. #UICAHS' Eduardo Bustamante leads AHS students and faculty into communities to help kids and their parents create healthy habits at home. Meeting families where they are, BUILT uses current research to develop fun lessons that make a real impact on nutrition, movement, sleep and screen time. Full story link in bio.

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