our story
The NEIU Center of Health was founded in 2020 to increase NEIU's research capacity as part of the mission of the Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (ChicagoCHEC). ChicagoCHEC is a larger U54 grant and collaboration between NEIU, UIC, and NU. The ChicagoCHEC partnership started in 2015. The NEIU Center of Health with ChicagoCHEC has produced over 70 community engagement events and activities, including the annual community forum.
Who we serve
NEIU students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding NEIU community.
What we do for those we serve
We offer training and education programs, including internships, data camps, and workshops. Our health equity and community engagement efforts involve disseminating health information, collaborating with ChicagoCHEC for over 70 events since 2020, and hosting webinars and panels. We also organize conferences and workshops, such as the annual Women in Science event and the biannual Mathematical & Statistical Modeling symposium, and provide research and statistical services through the REST Core.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote the ongoing pursuit, lifestyle, and advancement of health by engaging, motivating, challenging, and celebrating the health victories of our students, faculty, and staff.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to elevate health and encourage wellness within the Northeastern community.
