News items related to University of Chicago Urban Health Initiative

CommunityRx Model for Finding Healthy Resources In Communities: Reprint from TBT News, Nov 30, 2016; CommunityRx projects generates customized e-perscriptions for patients visiting dozens of health clinics. This project is deeply rooted in Auburn Gresham a key contributor to its success.
CommunityRx Comes to A HealthE'nd: Jun 30, 2015; The end of the three year CommunityRX collaboration, is a prescription for a new beginning. Read, see and hear our project story.
Community Grand Rounds: Cancer and its IMPACT on our COMMUNITY: Mar 12, 2015; Join the University of Chicago Medicine and Community Partners for this important coversation of CANCER and its IMPACT on our COMMUNITY. Community Grand Rounds, March 12, 6:00-8:00pm, Motherhouse, 2601 W. Marquette Road. RSVP requested, slots still available!
MAPSCorps Field Coordinators Preparing To Take It To The Streets!: Norma Sanders, Jun 18, 2014, make a comment; Auburn Gresham MAPSCorps 2014 Field Coordinator Team is in Place. Thanks University of Chicago Southside Health and Vitalties Studies and Afterschool Matters (ASM) for this continued partnership with the @MAPSCorps summer intern program.
GADC's Vision Newsletter - Fall 2011: Ernest Sanders, editor, Oct 28, 2011; GADC's Vision Newsletter - Fall 2011
Health Fair on the Block: Back By Popular Demand: Ben Levine, Jun 16, 2011; Twice a year the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) hosts a health fair on 79^th Street exposing Auburn Gresham residents and business owners to the many services that are available to them living in Chicago.

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