Chicago girls are two to three times more depressed and anxious than girls nationwide, and 40% are shouldering adult responsibilities, including financial, at a time critical to development said C3EN Pilot Awardee Melissa Gutierrez-Kapheim.
Cases of syphilis particularly affecting the central nervous system, vision, and hearing are rising in heterosexual men in Chicago
One thing I really appreciate is that everyone on the teams I’m on is extremely motivated. They’re passionate about the work we’re doing, and it doesn’t feel like just a job. Even when we don’t get the results we expect or when we hit obstacles, the teams remain focused on the bigger picture. I think that’s the best part of my job—working with people who are truly committed to doing meaningful work.
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.
Congratulations to C3EN Joyce Chapman Community Grantee John Martin, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University, on receiving an JOR Spine Early Career Research Award and a Spine Section Early-Stage Investigator Award at the Orthopedic Research Society 7th International Spine Research Symposium!