Institute for Health Research and Policy

The organization presented Carol Ferrans, professor and associate dean for research in the College of Nursing, with its Distinguished Researcher Award this month in Philadelphia.

Bill Baldyga and Janna Stansell were recognized by the Illinois Public Health Association for achievements in public health.

An exercise and health education program developed by IHRP researcher Sue Hughes for seniors with arthritis won an award from the American Society on Aging.

This year's Chicago Latino Film Festival will feature "Tal Como Somos," or "Just As We Are," a documentary that originated in Jesus Ramirez-Valles's research at IHRP.