Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago

Happy holidays from the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health! May this season be one of hope, renewal, and peace for all.

Looking to learn more about our Master's in Exercise Science program? Join us online on Thursday, December 19 from 2-3 p.m. as we cover topics such as curriculum overviews, admission requirements, job prospects, and more! Click the link for more info! https://bit.ly/3Zn2FaK

Ready to boost your career to the next level? Join Graduate Program Director Dr. Kristen Pesavento for an informational session on the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health Master in Medical Laboratory Science program. Topics covered will include curriculum overviews, admission requirements, job prospects, as well as an introduction to the new clinical certificate programs. 📆 Tuesday, December 17, 2024 ⏰ 5-6 p.m. CST Click here to reserve today! https://bit.ly/3D7m9J2

💡 Spring '25 Cohort recruitment! If you are an academic researcher, clinician or post-doc student looking to start 2025 with a new mindset around problem-solving, I encourage you to consider joining the Spring cohort of Loyola’s I-Corps@NCATS training. Our 5-week NIH-funded training program will grow and challenge you to develop a new mindset around solving challenging health problems that can have lasting impacts for people and communities.

Last month, Parkinson's President's Medallion recipient, Barrett Barscz, gathered with Elaine H Morrato, DrPH MPH, Provost Douglas Woods, family, and fellow medallion recipients at a ceremony to celebrate and honor the 14 extraordinary students who exemplify leadership, scholarship, and service. Congratulations once again to Barrett on this outstanding achievement! #ParkinsonProud Loyola University Chicago

On Tuesday, the CERCL Community Engagement Fellowship Fall 2024 cohort presented their semester-long projects addressing different areas of health equity in the Maywood community, including working with the Family Lifestyle Program (FLiP), Real Foods Collective, and Proviso Partners for Health. We are so proud of all the work they have put into helping our local community, and we are excited to welcome our next cohorts and continue these fantastic projects! #ParkinsonProud

📣 Calling all Ramblers! Mark your calendars for these Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health-sponsored Loyola Chicago basketball games! 🏀 Women's Basketball vs. Dayton: Wednesday, January 29 at 6 p.m. ⛹️ Men's Basketball vs. Saint Louis: Friday, February 14 at 6 p.m. 🎟️ Buy your tickets TODAY: https://bit.ly/3Vr7TBe

Don't miss this month's Implementation Science Seminar hosted by the Loyola Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM) on December 16 at 12 p.m. Join us on Zoom as the first cohort of @ChicagoITM D&I mentees, Rasha Khatib, PhD, MHS, and Parkinson's own Mohammad Samie Tootooni, PhD, present their work, applying implementation science methods and frameworks to their clinical research. Click here for more info: https://bit.ly/4gglp2C

Happy Giving Tuesday! Join us in celebrating by considering a gift to support these Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health programs. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful impact on our current and future Parkinson students. Scroll through to learn more about the Community Engagement and Research Collaborative (CERCL) and Loyola Stands. Make your gift today at https://bit.ly/411RMhb! #LUCGivingTuesday 

Thank you to the Health Care Council of Chicago (HC3), Meghan Phillipp, MBA (she/her), Eva Alonso and Topher Rasmussen for spotlighting the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago and our partnership! Elaine H Morrato, DrPH MPH Merly Thomas, MBA, MPH