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UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · 2d

#UICAHS and @uicpublichealth.bsky.social faculty and staff
had the opportunity to tour a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) mobile examination center temporarily located in the Illinois Medical District. publichealth.uic.edu/news-stories...

Behind the Data: UIC Tours NHANES Mobile Centers | School of Public Health | University of Illinois Chicago

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UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · 4d

Did you catch #UICAHS' Vivian Pam, Elizabeth Papautsky and Andrew Boyd (from right to left), along with colleagues from @UIHealth and @AbridgeHQ, at @hfes.bsky.social #ASPIRE25 today? #HumanFactors

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations to #UICAHS' Krista Varady on receiving the 2025 George L. Blackburn Award for Excellence in Obesity Medicine from The Obesity Society for her work in the field of intermittent fasting. www.obesity.org/the-obesity-...

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · 17d

The UIC Online Health Informatics and Health Information Management spring application deadline is one month away on November 1. To start your application visit: go.uic.edu/HI-HIM_Apply. #HealthInformatics #HealthInformationManagement #HI #HIM #Online #Degree

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · 22d

How long should you fast? #UICAHS' Krista Varady weighs in: “For most people, I would recommend eating within an eight-hour window each day, specifically eating only from noon to 8 p.m.” www.menshealth.com/health/a6794... #IntermittentFasting

Yes, There’s an Ideal Length for Intermittent Fasting. It's Surprisingly Reasonable.

Experts break it down.

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UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · 25d

#UICAHS' David Camacho is the guest host of this Family Support Research and Training Center podcast episode. Dr. Camacho talks with Sandy Magaña and promotora Lilia about a culturally grounded initiative supporting Latino families raising children with #IDD. open.spotify.com/episode/3Q2w...

Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Our Families

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UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Sep 18

Congratulations to #UICAHS' Andrew Boyd on being elected into the Class of 2025 American College of Medical Informatics Fellows. amia.org/news-publica...

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Sep 17

Last chance! Reserve your spot and join #UIC MS in #HealthInformatics alumna Roopa Foulger tomorrow at our Alumni Spotlight Information Session!

RSVP: go.uic.edu/HI-HIMAlumniSpotlight

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Sep 12

📢Upcoming Alumni Spotlight!

Join MS in health informatics alumna Roopa Foulger at the Information Session: Alumni Spotlight via Zoom on Thursday, September 18 at noon CT.

RSVP: go.uic.edu/HI-HIMAlumniSpotlight

#HI #HealthInformatics #Degree #Online

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Sep 10

Did you know that the UIC Nutrition Teaching Garden at #UICAHS is one of many gardens on the University of Illinois Chicago campus? Check out fact No. 4 for more! youtu.be/cpKfrdHc1cM?...

Did you know? 10 facts about UIC

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UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thinking about a career in health information management?

See how one #UIC graduate gained hands-on experience, built in-demand skills, and prepared for the #RHIA exam through our #online BS in health information management #degree program: go.uic.edu/HIM_Grad

#HIM #HealthInformationManagement

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Sep 3

Big ideas. Bold stories. Real impact.

The Summer 2025 issue of UIC Applied Health Sciences Magazine is here, featuring stories that change how we learn, care and lead.

Explore the full issue → ahs.uic.edu/magazine-sum...

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Aug 21

BHIS 437: Healthcare Data is a core course in our Online Master of Science in Health Informatics program. #UICAHS' Margaret Czart highlights 5 key data skills students gain through hands-on assignments and real-world case scenarios: go.uic.edu/BHIS437Course
#HealthCare #Data #HealthInformatics #HI

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Aug 12

In her student spotlight article, UIC MS in Health Informatics alumna Alison Dougherty shares how our degree program gave her the skills and experience to succeed as a product manager in health tech: go.uic.edu/HIArticleDougherty #HealthInformatics #HI #Online #Degree #HealthTech #Technology

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Aug 4

#UICAHS' Eduardo Bustamante helps us understand the relationship between physical activity and mental health in this episode of @scifri.bsky.social.

Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · Aug 4

Physical activity can benefit your mind. But why? Endorphins? The placebo effect? Two exercise researchers explain. 💪🧠

Why Is Working Out Good For Your Mental Health?

A workout can be a mental health boost—or a psychological strain. Two exercise researchers discuss what physical activity does to your mind.

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UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Aug 1

Reserve your seat for next week’s info session on Aug. 7 to learn about our #Online #HealthInformatics and #HealthInformationManagement programs.

Bring any questions you have for our enrollment specialists. RSVP: go.uic.edu/HI-HIM-InfoSession

#HI #HIM #Healthcare #Data #Degree

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Jul 28

#UICAHS' T.J. Gordon Jr., co-founder, Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition, talks #disability advocacy before and after the ADA, plus recent efforts to weaken it and how the community continues to fight on @wbez.org's Reset. www.wbez.org/reset-with-s... #Chicago

Chicago’s role in passing, protecting the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was signed into law 35 years ago, but the work to make the Chicago area more accessible continues today.

www.wbez.org

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UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Jul 22

#UICAHS' Ross Arena shares tips on how to start "Japanese Walking," a viral interval walking exercise. www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/japa...

‘Japanese Walking’ Is a Fast, Efficient Workout — How to Get Started

This viral exercise trend can boost aerobic capacity and lower blood pressure, among other benefits.

www.everydayhealth.com

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UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Jul 21

Listen to #UICAHS' Robert Motl break down the science of #exercise and #MultipleSclerosis on Medscape’s InDiscussion podcast series. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/... #MS

S2 Episode 2: The Exercise Prescription for MS Just Got Stronger

Join Drs Anne Cross and Rob Motl as they discuss how new data and clinical insights are reshaping how exercise helps people with MS.

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UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Jul 17

“The most significant advantage I’ve gained from the MS in Health Informatics program is greater confidence in myself regarding my career.” — Alexandria Uy, #UICHI alumna

Read more about Alexandria’s student experience: go.uic.edu/BHIS_Uy

#HealthInformatics #HI #degree #Online #Chicago

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UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Jul 16

#UICAHS' Mansha Mirza sheds light on a new study that finds that among older adults, non-Hispanic white Americans have overtaken Asian Americans as the healthiest U.S.-born population with the lowest rates of disability. www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-a...

U.S.-born Asian Americans no longer the healthiest group among older adults

Among older adults, non-Hispanic white Americans have overtaken Asians Americans as the healthiest U.S.-born population with the lowest rates of disability.

www.nbcnews.com

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Jul 15

#UICAHS rehabilitation sciences alumna Nabeeha Tabani is a senior microbiology lab technician at the Water Microbiology Research Laboratory in the UIC School of Public Health, which hosts the Chicago beach water testing program. today.uic.edu/keeping-the-...

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UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Jul 10

Over the last weekend in May, web developers, designers, computer scientists, informaticians and health care professionals joined forces for a hackathon hosted by Creating AI-Enabled All-Health Team Data Fabric (CAIDF). ahs.uic.edu/news-stories...

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Jul 9

📢Upcoming faculty spotlight!

Join adjunct instructor Amar Patel at the Information Session: Faculty Spotlight via Zoom on July 16 at noon CT.

RSVP: go.uic.edu/HI-HIMFacultySpotlight
About Amar: healthinformatics.uic.edu/news-stories...

#HI #HIM #HealthInformatics #HealthInformationManagement

UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @uicahs.bsky.social · Jul 8

#UICAHS' Kirsten Straughan breaks down the basics of #nutrition. In a conversation with #UIC Science Sparks, she offers practical advice on how to build a healthy, budget-friendly lifestyle. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM1-...

Q&A with Kirsten Straughan on nutrition 101

YouTube video by thisisUIC

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