Improving worker and community health through better employment practices.
UIC Center for Healthy Work
The UIC Center for Healthy Work is working to improve job opportunities and health for everyone, especially those in marginalized communities, by researching and promoting better workplace policies that support fairness and well-being for all workers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10852799 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The UIC Center for Healthy Work focuses on identifying and promoting employment programs and policies that enhance the health of workers and communities. This initiative aims to address inequities in job opportunities, particularly for marginalized groups, by conducting participatory research and fostering collaborations across various social levels. By emphasizing healthy work as a fundamental right and a determinant of health, the center seeks to implement systemic changes that support workforce well-being and racial justice.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals from marginalized communities, particularly women, BIPOC, and immigrants facing precarious employment conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are already in stable, high-quality employment may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier work environments and improved job quality for vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown promise in improving job quality and health outcomes for disadvantaged populations, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Almberg, Kirsten Staggs — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Almberg, Kirsten Staggs
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.