NEW IN THE ILLINOIS MEDICAL DISTRICT: DECEMBER 2018
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Earlier this week, Governor-Elect JB Pritzker announced his transition's Job Creation and Economic Opportunity Committee. I'm honored to have been selected to co-chair the committee, along with  Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council President Omar Duque, Director of Research Park at the University of Illinois Laura Frerichs and Chicago Federation of Labor President Bob Reiter.
The Job Creation and Economic Opportunity committee consists of 37 members, and will work together to promote our state's strengths, lift up the economy in every region of Illinois and build a business climate that both supports small businesses and attracts large corporations. I'm excited to share my experience in working to build the IMD of the future with the committee members to help create a better economic outlook for Illinois.

Finally, I'd like to wish all of our IMD partners a safe and happy holiday season.

-SUZET MCKINNEY, DRPH, MPH

ICYMI: IMD CEO ADDRESSES CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO
On Tuesday, November 13, IMD CEO Dr. Suzet McKinney spoke at City Club of Chicago. Dr. McKinney's address focused on the future of urban healthcare; specifically the intersection of healthcare and community impact.
IMD CEO DR. SUZET McKINNEY
Dr. McKinney was honored to be joined on stage by World Business Chicago CEO Andrea Zopp, and President of the Rush System Michael Dandorph. To watch the address, click here.
RED CROSS HEROES BREAKFAST
Each year, the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois honors individuals and groups for acts of great bravery, dedication and service to the community at its Heroes Breakfast. If there is someone in your life deserving of recognition for doing something great or making a significant impact on people or the world around them, Red Cross wants to hear their story.
The Red Cross is currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Heroes Breakfast, taking place on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Nominate the hero in your life today!
OLD COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL GETS A FACE LIFT
A few weeks back, WGN TV aired a story on the old Cook County Hospital redevelopment. The story featured exclusive video footage from inside the historic building. The multi-use redevelopment will include two hotels, medical offices, retail spaces and a museum. 
OLD COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL
In the video, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and IMD CEO Dr. Suzet McKinney discussed joint efforts to transform the hospital and other locations within the IMD, with the goal of creating the world's next great health innovation district. To read more, please visit WGN TV's website.
RESEARCH STUDY OPPORTUNITY: UIC COLLEGE OF NURSING
The Department of Women, Children and Family Health Science at UIC College of Nursing is seeking a Visiting Research Associate to work on a research study that aims at the adaptation and implementation of a community-based and youth-focused sexual violence prevention intervention for Arabs in Chicago. This part-time position conducts research by assisting with the collection, entry and cleaning of data and descriptive results. 

Applications will be accepted through December 24th. For more information or to apply, click here.
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