Message from the Dean
Message from the Dean
DEAR FRIENDS,
The Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health seeks to prepare a rising generation of diverse health leaders to be “persons for, and with, others” in the Jesuit tradition. Opened in 2019—and forged during the COVID-19 global pandemic—we are proudly celebrating our 5-year anniversary.
Founded with purpose, we are united in our common commitment that access to good health is a fundamental human right. Solving complex health problems challenges us to be systems thinkers who understand the health continuum and adopt whole health approaches. With an entrepreneurial energy, we are building an interdisciplinary school that applies broad-based expertise and develops partnerships with others to transform health in all of its dimensions—and to share this energy and knowledge with our students.
We collaborate in new ways with colleagues in Loyola’s schools of medicine, nursing, social work, business, education, law, and environmental sustainability to help address the full range of social and commercial determinants of health.
Translating insight to impact is our passion. We take pride in cultivating students who value and prize community action toward a vision of greater health equity. In partnership with the University of Chicago and Rush University, we are among the elite clinical and translational science awardees funded by the National Institutes of Health to accelerate the translation of health innovation into practice.
As a Carnegie-recognized university for community engagement, learning by continually doing, is in our DNA. Service-based and experiential learning is integral to a Parkinson School education. We strive to be trusted allies with diverse communities locally across the Chicagoland area; nationally, with veterans through the Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital; and globally, with longstanding collaborations throughout Africa.
Embodying The Loyola Way—the mission of Ignatian education is to develop students who are well-rounded, compassionate, and committed to serving others. In the Parkinson School, our education is grounded in understanding context and the lived experience, in reflection and evaluation for personal growth, and in action challenging us to apply what we learn.
In our 2024 Impact Report, we share with you some of the highlights from our first 5 years. We are excited about what our future holds – onward!
With Gratitude,
Elaine H. Morrato, DrPH, MPH, FISPE, CPH
Professor and Founding Dean
Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health
Loyola University Chicago
DEAR FRIENDS,
The Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health seeks to prepare a rising generation of diverse health leaders to be “persons for, and with, others” in the Jesuit tradition. Opened in 2019—and forged during the COVID-19 global pandemic—we are proudly celebrating our 5-year anniversary.
Founded with purpose, we are united in our common commitment that access to good health is a fundamental human right. Solving complex health problems challenges us to be systems thinkers who understand the health continuum and adopt whole health approaches. With an entrepreneurial energy, we are building an interdisciplinary school that applies broad-based expertise and develops partnerships with others to transform health in all of its dimensions—and to share this energy and knowledge with our students.
We collaborate in new ways with colleagues in Loyola’s schools of medicine, nursing, social work, business, education, law, and environmental sustainability to help address the full range of social and commercial determinants of health.
Translating insight to impact is our passion. We take pride in cultivating students who value and prize community action toward a vision of greater health equity. In partnership with the University of Chicago and Rush University, we are among the elite clinical and translational science awardees funded by the National Institutes of Health to accelerate the translation of health innovation into practice.
As a Carnegie-recognized university for community engagement, learning by continually doing, is in our DNA. Service-based and experiential learning is integral to a Parkinson School education. We strive to be trusted allies with diverse communities locally across the Chicagoland area; nationally, with veterans through the Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital; and globally, with longstanding collaborations throughout Africa.
Embodying The Loyola Way—the mission of Ignatian education is to develop students who are well-rounded, compassionate, and committed to serving others. In the Parkinson School, our education is grounded in understanding context and the lived experience, in reflection and evaluation for personal growth, and in action challenging us to apply what we learn.
In our 2024 Impact Report, we share with you some of the highlights from our first 5 years. We are excited about what our future holds – onward!
With Gratitude,
Elaine H. Morrato, DrPH, MPH, FISPE, CPH
Professor and Founding Dean
Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health
Loyola University Chicago