The ChicagoCHEC Community Engagement Core leads community engagement, cancer education, and outreach activities to foster meaningful interactions between cancer centers, academic institutions, and the communities they serve. In concert with the National Cancer Institute’s National Outreach Network, we expect our Community Engagement Core activities will yield valuable data on factors associated with poorer cancer outcomes experienced by some communities, as well as factors associated with improved cancer outcomes experienced by other communities. Identifying the driving forces behind cancer inequities provides a unique and powerful opportunity for ChicagoCHEC to translate research findings into direct action.
Community Engagement Core Leadership
- Aida Giachello (NU)
- June McKoy (NU)
- Tracy Luedke (NEIU)
- Jeanine Ntihirageza (NEIU)
- Lisa Aponte-Soto (UIC)
- Jorge Girotti (UIC)
- Karriem Watson (UIC)
Community Engagement Program Management
- Edgardo Ramirez (NU)
- Beverly Chukwudozie (UIC)
Community Health Educators
- Ivanhoe Hall (UIC)
- Elena Navas (NEIU)
Contact us to learn more or to get involved.
Related Pages
Research Education Core »
We leverage the strengths of ChicagoCHEC institutions and partners to support students, trainees, and faculty.
Planning and Evaluation Core »
We initiate new projects and continuously evaluate ChicagoCHEC’s impact and progress toward its mission to advance cancer health equity via scientific discovery, education, training, and community engagement.
Admin Core »
The Admin Core supports ChicagoCHEC’s research, education, and outreach via overall leadership, administrative management, and program coordination.
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WeCanConnect: Using mHealth to Connect Physically Disabled Cancer Patients with Matched Disabled Survivors
Mi Guia (My Guide) pilot study »
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Latino Obesity Project »
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Prostate Cancer Disparity Project »
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