UIC Urban Health Club
Session Number
Project ID: BIZ INTRN 20
Advisor(s)
UIC Urban Health Club
Discipline
Business
Start Date
19-4-2023 10:50 AM
End Date
19-4-2023 11:05 AM
Abstract
The UIC Urban Health Program Urban Health Club (UHC) is an initiative that aims to bridge the gap between high school students and healthcare careers. The program's primary objective is to expose students to various health professions and career pathways. Through in-person community events, interviews, and research, students participating in the program have the opportunity to identify health disparities within their community. This information is then compiled into digital media formats, such as infographics, that help raise awareness about these issues. Over the course of six months, the UHC provides students with a comprehensive curriculum that includes opportunities to meet various health professionals. Additionally, the UHC provides students with training and certifications that help them become better prepared for their future roles in healthcare. These include Naloxone administration and the opportunity to become COVID-19 vaccine ambassadors. This role involves helping promote vaccination and educate people about its importance. Finally, UHC offers students opportunities to attend discussions about health policies and wellness clinics. Through these events, students learn more about the factors that impact health outcomes and the policies that can improve them. Students compile this information into infographics, which can be shared with the community to promote awareness and education.
UIC Urban Health Club
The UIC Urban Health Program Urban Health Club (UHC) is an initiative that aims to bridge the gap between high school students and healthcare careers. The program's primary objective is to expose students to various health professions and career pathways. Through in-person community events, interviews, and research, students participating in the program have the opportunity to identify health disparities within their community. This information is then compiled into digital media formats, such as infographics, that help raise awareness about these issues. Over the course of six months, the UHC provides students with a comprehensive curriculum that includes opportunities to meet various health professionals. Additionally, the UHC provides students with training and certifications that help them become better prepared for their future roles in healthcare. These include Naloxone administration and the opportunity to become COVID-19 vaccine ambassadors. This role involves helping promote vaccination and educate people about its importance. Finally, UHC offers students opportunities to attend discussions about health policies and wellness clinics. Through these events, students learn more about the factors that impact health outcomes and the policies that can improve them. Students compile this information into infographics, which can be shared with the community to promote awareness and education.