How a research team moved from tackling vaccine hesitancy to addressing broader issues of mistrust

Emily Stone, UIC Today | Posted on August 23, 2023
Chicagoland CEAL program staff talking with community organizations about community needs and research on the West Side in March 2023. Photo courtesy of Chicagoland CEAL program.
Chicagoland CEAL program staff talking with community organizations about community needs and research on the West Side in March 2023. Photo courtesy of Chicagoland CEAL program.

A collaborative led by the University of Illinois Chicago, focusing on increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Black and Latino residents in Chicago, has expanded its efforts to address broader issues of mistrust in the medical establishment. Dr. Molly Martin, a professor of pediatrics and head of the CCTS pilot grant program, comments on the Chicagoland CEAL Program’s shift beyond COVID-specific concerns towards building lasting community relationships to improve overall health.

Modified on July 25, 2024