by Irene Hsiao | Feb 5, 2025 | csac, newsletter
Food education is fundamental to addressing a number of chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. If we can help people make healthier food choices, we can prevent a lot of these diseases. It’s also linked to mental health—if we feel good physically, it can affect our mood and reduce the likelihood of things like violence or anger. Food plays a role in our overall health, and if we address it, we can make an impact on a range of issues in the community.
by Irene Hsiao | Nov 25, 2024 | community, events, news, newsletter, pilot awards, research, team members
On September 12, 2024, C3EN held its third annual meeting at the Study at the University of Chicago, convening researchers and community-based organizations for a day of talks, posters, and networking. The day began with gatherings for C3EN Pilot and Joyce Chapman...
by Irene Hsiao | May 7, 2024 | events, newsletter, pilot awards, town hall
On May 21 from 6-7:30pm, C3EN and Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation host a virtual mental health town hall featuring a keynote by Pilot Awardee Kirsten Dickins of Rush University, “Racial Trauma and PTSD Among Women.” REGISTER HERE
by Irene Hsiao | Nov 1, 2023 | csac, news, newsletter
The ecosystem here in Chicago is so unique, and the community development world is such a strong rich world. I want our community-based organizations like GAGDC to play more of a key strategic role just as our great colleges and universities and health systems have.
