by Irene Hsiao | Aug 19, 2024 | community, pilot awards, research
The goal of FERLAMS is to improve physical and mental health outcomes for Hispanic/Latinos living with multiple sclerosis in Chicago through a remotely-delivered exercise program.
by Irene Hsiao | Jul 5, 2024 | community, community action spotlight, news, newsletter, pilot awards, research
“There’s not enough research out there and not enough participation for Latinos in research. We want to change that–we want to continue to advocate for more research and continue to nudge the community to participate in research.”
by Irene Hsiao | Jul 5, 2024 | community, events, research
On June 5, 2024 from 9:30 AM to noon, C3EN hosted a Community-Based Organization Research Convening on the subject of mental health in partnership with the University of Chicago Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM), the Chicago Consortium for Community Engagement (C3), Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), and the UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science
by Irene Hsiao | May 7, 2024 | community, community action spotlight, newsletter, pilot awards, research
“Our general goal is building a stronger, more vibrant Chinese American and Asian-American community in Chinatown and the surrounding area, particularly for people who have difficulties interacting with government and mainstream systems who may feel powerless to get what they need.”
by Irene Hsiao | May 1, 2024 | community, events, news, newsletter, pilot awards, town hall
On April 23, 2024 from 6 to 7:30PM, C3EN cohosted a virtual violence prevention town hall with Phalanx Family Services featuring a keynote by Pilot Awardee Chuka Emezue, “Trauma- and Equity-Focused Support for Men and Boys on Both Sides of the Gun.”
by Irene Hsiao | Apr 30, 2024 | community, csac, news, newsletter
On April 21, 2024, Community Stakeholder Advisory Council member Ayesha Jaco, executive director of West Side United, penned an article in the Chicago Sun-Times introducing West Side Healthy Parents and Babies. This program, developed by West Side United and Lurie...