COVID-19 has created a physical health crisis which is undermining most of what anchors us in feelings of safety and well-being. This means that it is also creating a mental health crisis which has acute aspects as we shelter in place, but also longer term implications for the ability of people to return to the normal routine of their lives as that becomes more possible. It’s essential to workforce maintenance that businesses recognize and get ahead of this crisis by ensuring that their members have full access to telementalhealth services. Read full article here.   

IMPORTANCE - Health care workers exposed to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could be psychologically stressed.

OBJECTIVE - To assess the magnitude of mental health outcomes and associated factors among health care workers treating patients exposed to COVID-19 in China. Read full article here. 

Please check back with us in the late summer for more details on the 2020 Annual IOMC Annual Meeting. The change is due to the COVID-19 and the full attention of our Fellows and members with our communities.

We are eager to celebrate the Crain's Chicago Business Notable Women in Health Care at our Annual Meeting. At this time, we are fortunate that this incredible women leaders will be joining us: 

• Deatra Howard, Chief Nursing Officer, Loretto Hospital
• Suzet McKinney, CEO and Executive Director, Illinois Medical District
• Marsha Rosner, Charles B Huggins Professor in the Ben May Dept. of Cancer Research 
• Laura Skarnulis, COO, American Board of Medical Specialities
• Audrey Stillerman, Assoc. Director of Medical Affairs, UIC Office of Community Engagement & Neighborhood Health Partnerships
• Karen Teitelbaum, President and CEO, Sinai Health System 
• Terr E. Weaver, Dean and Professor of Nursing, UOI at Chicago, College of Nursing
• Linnea Windel, President and CEO, VNA Health Care

More details about our keynote speaker and honored guests will be available in the near future and to reserve your spot!!

The Stay at Home order for Illinois has been extended until at least April 30, 2020. Information changes quickly and this page is updated when new information becomes available. We are mobilizing every resource at our disposal and collaborating with national, state and local partners to develop a comprehensive and coordinated response to the virus. Do your part. Stay home. Save lives. More >

It is a challenging and unprecedented time for us. Together we can make a difference. Here are websites from reputable organizations that can assist you and your team. This information addresses background and resources on COVID-19 for many professionals – public health, physicians, nurses, administrators, and health care. Download copy here.

This event will be rescheduled to the Fall 2020 -Opioid Crisis in Cook County. Check back with us later for an update. More details

The Portes Foundation, in association with The Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC), is soliciting proposals for research projects in health promotion, and disease prevention. Please share this letter with colleagues who may be interested.

Historically, the Portes Foundation has funded grants in the range of $25,000 to $50,000.  Grants are awarded for one year projects. The principal investigator must be a MD, DO, or PhD, have an appointment at a medical school, other health science schools or colleges, or a medical school affiliated hospital or group practice. 

We invite proposals that explore research or implementation ideas important in health promotion and disease prevention. These projects may be investigative in etiologic factors, preventive measures, primary and secondary prevention screening, and education. Projects in patient education or health professions education will also be considered. All projects must include a complete and thorough evaluation component.

All proposals will be peer-reviewed by a scientific committee of The Portes Foundation and the IOMC. The first phase of this process is a Letter of Intent, which should not exceed three pages. It should concisely describe the purpose and rationale of the study, its expected outcome, as well as the basic methods that will be used for evaluating the success of the project.

The letter of intent must be submitted electronically to iomcstaff@iomc.org by July 31, 2019. In September, letter of interest (LOI) submitters will be notified of the initial determination and, if applicable, a complete formal proposal will be requested. Acceptance of the LOI only means that the Portes Foundation and IOMC consider the concept within their mission and are now interested in evaluating a complete proposal.

Sincerely yours.

 L. J. Sandlow, MD
 Chair, Portes Foundation Grant Committee

We look forward to our 104th Annual IOMC Meeting

Thursday, June 27, 2019

6pm Cocktails

7pm Dinner

Location will be determined shortly!

The Institute of Medicine & Rush University Medical Center

Are Pleased to Announce

The Henry P. Russe Award in Healthcare

HENRY P. RUSSE, MD (February 12, 1928-May 10, 1991) served as Dean of Rush Medical College at Rush University Medical Center and served five terms as President of The Institute of Medicine of Chicago during an extraordinary decade of personal and professional commitment to the advancement of medicine.  To recognize his contributions, the Trustees of Rush University Medical Center and The Institute of Medicine of Chicago have established the Henry P. Russe, MD Citation for Exemplary Compassion in Healthcare.  

Please download the form award description and nomination criteria by clicking on:  2019 IOMC Russe Award and submit by 4/30/19.

Award Announcements will be informed in mid-May and awarded at the IOMC Annual Meeting, date to be determined in June or July of 2019.