Institute of Medicine of Chicago upcoming events

Veterans Day (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Veterans Day

Office closed.

We will return the next business day.

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Social Determinants of Health Workgroup Meeting (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Social Determinants of Health Workgroup Meeting

By invitation.

If you would like to join this workgroup, please contact IOMC by sending an email to ContactUs@iomc.org and state Social Determinants of Health Workgroup in the Subject line.

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Board of Governors Meeting (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Board of Governors Meeting

Virtual Meeting

By invitation only- closed meeting.

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Thanksgiving Holiday (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Thanksgiving Holiday

Office closed.

We will open on November 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM CT.

Have a safe and healthy holiday~

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2026 Leadership Summit (16 Dec 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

2026 Leadership Summit

Developing Solutions to Improve Public Health

Biennial Event

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Immediately following the summit, join us for the Holiday Party!

December 16, 2026

Leadership Summit

5:00 - 7:00 PM CT

Holiday Party

7:00 - 8:30 PM CT

Maggiano's Little Italy -Grand Ballroom

Lively spirits and small plates- delicious appetizer buffet & desserts.

The Institute of Medicine of Chicago is proud to host its biennial Leadership Summit on December 16, 2026. It will be an informative and festive occasion. Immediately following the Leadership Summit, IOMC invites you to the HOLIDAY PARTY!

This biennial event, LEADERSHIP SUMMIT - Developing Solutions to Improve Public Health, brings together three distinguished speakers who will explore the most urgent issues shaping healthcare today—payer, provider, and government, locally and/or nationally. Each keynote will illuminate the state of healthcare, highlight persistent challenges, and share innovative strategies for advancing health equity from their perspective. In a time marked by economic and policy uncertainty, our shared commitment to equity and collaboration has never been more vital.

Healthcare disparities and inequities remain significant public health challenges, requiring collaborative solutions across healthcare systems, providers, payers, and government agencies. This session will examine the current state of public health, highlighting critical issues such as maternal and infant mortality, vaccine guidance and acceptance, access to adequate health insurance and healthcare services, social determinants of health, and environmental health concerns and more.

Through perspectives from payer, provider, and government leaders, we will explore the challenges facing their respective organizations and discuss strategies, initiatives, and solutions designed to advance health equity, improve health outcomes, and reduce healthcare disparities. Participants will gain insight into opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and the role of leadership in addressing persistent public health challenges.

Beyond inspiring speakers, attendees will enjoy dynamic networking sessions, engaging exhibits, and a festive atmosphere as we celebrate the close of 2026 and look ahead with optimism to the coming year.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed for physicians, healthcare executives, public health professionals, healthcare administrators, policymakers, government health officials, healthcare payers, academic leaders, and other healthcare professionals involved in healthcare delivery, public health policy, population health, and efforts to advance health equity. Advocates are welcome to attend, learn, explore, and support IOMC's mission.

Join us to connect, learn, and be inspired.

SPEAKERS

Lakshmi Emory, MD, MPH, Regional Vice President of Health Services & Chief Medical Officer (FIDE, Medicaid, MDSP), Humana

Ngozi Ezike, MD, President and CEO of Sinai Chicago

Garth N. Walker, MD, MPH, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After this activity, participants will be able to:

Identify key public health challenges contributing to healthcare disparities, including maternal mortality, vaccination gaps, inadequate insurance coverage, social determinants of health, and environmental health risk;
Describe strategies and initiatives implemented by payer, provider, and government organizations to improve healthcare access, advance health equity, and address disparities in patient outcomes;
Discuss opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and leadership to develop sustainable solutions that improve public health and address the needs of underserved populations.

We welcome your involvement and look forward to meeting you.

ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT DESIGNATION

Physician Credit

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and the Institute of Medicine of Chicago. The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Participant Credit
Other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.

PARKING

Valet Parking Available: $22.00. Other convenient options are available at Spot Hero Parking here.

SPONSORS

Sponsors and Exhibitors - download brochure here.

Prospective sponsors and exhibitors are invited to reach out for partnership opportunities at sponsorship@iomc.org.

Sponsorships Available - from $1,000+

Exhibitor Tables Available $1,000.00

Six-foot covered table, Full Symposium- two exhibitor badges, Lunch, Networking and Recognition- communications, materials, event page, and recognition at the symposium.

Reserve your exhibit table by using the Register button or download the brochure, complete the contract form, and submit it to Sponsorship@iomc.org.

Special Assistance

If you require special assistance due to a disability, please contact us regarding accommodations at ContactUs@iomc.org.

Photos & Communications

By attending the event, you are giving permission to be photographed, and these photographs may be used in communications regarding the event.

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Executive Committee Meeting (22 Dec 2026)

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Executive Committee Meeting

Closed meeting; by invitation only.

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Christmas Holiday (24 Dec 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Christmas Holiday

Office closed.

We will be open on January 4, 2027 at 8:30 AM CT.

Have a safe and healthy holiday~

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Executive Committee Meeting (5 Jan 2027)

Wed, 06 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Executive Committee Meeting

Closed meeting; by invitation only.

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Membership Committee (11 Jan 2027)

Mon, 11 Jan 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Membership Committee

By invitation.

Please contact IOMC is you would like to join the Membership Committee by sending an email to Membership@iomc.org.

We will contact you.

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Maternal & Child Health Workgroup Meeting (12 Jan 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Maternal & Child Health Workgroup Meeting

By invitation only.

If you are interested in joining this workgroup, please send an email to ContactUs@iomc.org and state Maternal & Child Health Workgroup in the subject line.

Have a good day~

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Live Webinar: Advancing Cancer Prevention, Survivorship Care, and Health Equity (19 Jan 2027)

Tue, 19 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Advancing Cancer Prevention, Survivorship Care, and Health Equity

Expanding Equitable Access to Cancer Prevention and Survivorship Care Through Primary Care Workforce Development

Live Webinar

January 19, 2027

12:00 OM CT - 1:30 OM CT

Look for more details on additional speakers and to register for the webinar.

Health equity is central to the program’s mission and design of Cancer Survivorship. The program focuses on expanding workforce capacity in communities that disproportionately experience barriers to cancer prevention, early detection, and survivorship care. Rather than relying exclusively on specialty oncology models that may be inaccessible to many patients, this approach builds expertise directly within trusted primary care settings that already serve diverse populations.

Learning Objectives

By attending this webinar, you will be able to:

Describe the role of oncogeneralists in expanding cancer prevention and survivorship care within primary care settings.
Discuss how workforce development models can help reduce disparities in cancer outcomes and improve health equity.
Identify key survivorship and high-risk cancer prevention services that can be integrated into primary care practice.
Recognize strategies for implementing scalable, community-based training programs to support primary care providers in delivering cancer prevention and survivorship care.

Speaker

Pamela Ganshow, MD

Director of Cancer Prevention and Survivorship Clinical Programs

University of Illinois Cancer Center – UI Health

Pamela Ganschow, MD, is Director of Cancer Prevention and Survivorship Clinical Programs at the University of Illinois Cancer Center. She practices at UI Health, providing patient-centered care focused on cancer prevention, risk assessment and survivorship, and she is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at UIC. Her cancer-relevant research interests span the breadth of cancer care, from screening and prevention through diagnosis and survivorship, identifying gaps and developing best practices in cancer care across the continuum. Improving access to high-quality services and interventions, such as patient navigation, can help reduce disparities in cancer outcomes. Much of her work has focused on health systems research, health literacy and numeracy, and implementation science as it relates to best practices to integrate both survivorship care and cancer genetics services with personalized cancer risk management.

Look for more details soon.

Interested in sponsoring this program, send an email to sponsorship@iomc.org.

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Board of Governors Meeting (19 Jan 2027)

Tue, 19 Jan 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Board of Governors Meeting

Virtual Meeting

By invitation only- closed meeting.

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Executive Committee Meeting (2 Feb 2027)

Wed, 03 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Executive Committee Meeting

Closed meeting; by invitation only.

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Membership Committee (8 Feb 2027)

Mon, 08 Feb 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Membership Committee

By invitation.

Please contact IOMC is you would like to join the Membership Committee by sending an email to Membership@iomc.org.

We will contact you.

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Lincoln's Birthday (12 Feb 2027)

Fri, 12 Feb 2027 06:01:00 GMT

Lincoln's Birthday

Office closed.

The office will be open on Monday, Feb. 15, 2027 at 8:30 AM CT.

Enjoy your day~

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Executive Committee Meeting (2 Mar 2027)

Wed, 03 Mar 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Executive Committee Meeting

Closed meeting; by invitation only.

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Membership Committee (8 Mar 2027)

Mon, 08 Mar 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Membership Committee

By invitation.

Please contact IOMC is you would like to join the Membership Committee by sending an email to Membership@iomc.org.

We will contact you.

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Maternal & Child Health Workgroup Meeting (9 Mar 2027)

Tue, 09 Mar 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Maternal & Child Health Workgroup Meeting

By invitation only.

If you are interested in joining this workgroup, please send an email to ContactUs@iomc.org and state Maternal & Child Health Workgroup in the subject line.

Have a good day~

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Board of Governors Meeting (16 Mar 2027)

Tue, 16 Mar 2027 22:00:00 GMT

Board of Governors Meeting

Virtual Meeting

By invitation only- closed meeting.

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Easter Holiday (26 Mar 2027)

Fri, 26 Mar 2027 05:01:00 GMT

Easter Holiday

Office closed.

The IOMC office will be open on March 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM CT.

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The Power of Partnership: Rewriting the Future of Maternal & Child Health | Innovation, Equity, and Action Across the Maternal Journey (30 Mar 2027)

Tue, 30 Mar 2027 13:30:00 GMT

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The Power of Partnership: Rewriting the Future of Maternal & Child Health

Innovation, Equity, and Action Across the Maternal Journey

2027 Maternal & Child Health Symposium

March 30, 2027

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM CT

CALL FOR SPEAKERS - ABSTRACTS DUE

November 1, 2026

Download form here>

Location: Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital

155 E Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Sessions & Presentations

Networking

Exhibits

Lunch and Refreshments

Questions? Contact us at mchsymposium@iomc.org

Check back with us for more details!

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National Public Health Week (5 Apr 2027)

Mon, 05 Apr 2027 05:01:00 GMT

National Public Health Week

April 5–11, 2027

...Take a moment to recognize how public health has improved our daily lives, safeguarded our families, expanded our life spans, and strengthened our communities. This week is also a chance to honor the public health workers who show up for us every day — and to advocate for policies and practices that promote good health for all. [APHA]

Check back with us on activities for this special week.

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Executive Committee Meeting (6 Apr 2027)

Tue, 06 Apr 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Executive Committee Meeting

Closed meeting; by invitation only.

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Membership Committee (12 Apr 2027)

Mon, 12 Apr 2027 21:30:00 GMT

Membership Committee

By invitation.

Please contact IOMC is you would like to join the Membership Committee by sending an email to Membership@iomc.org.

We will contact you.

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Board of Governors Meeting (4 May 2027)

Tue, 04 May 2027 22:00:00 GMT

Board of Governors Meeting

Virtual Meeting

By invitation only- closed meeting.

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Executive Committee Meeting (4 May 2027)

Tue, 04 May 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Executive Committee Meeting

Closed meeting; by invitation only.

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Membership Committee (10 May 2027)

Mon, 10 May 2027 21:30:00 GMT

Membership Committee

By invitation.

Please contact IOMC is you would like to join the Membership Committee by sending an email to Membership@iomc.org.

We will contact you.

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Maternal & Child Health Workgroup Meeting (11 May 2027)

Tue, 11 May 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Maternal & Child Health Workgroup Meeting

By invitation only.

If you are interested in joining this workgroup, please send an email to ContactUs@iomc.org and state Maternal & Child Health Workgroup in the subject line.

Have a good day~

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Memorial Day Holiday (29 May 2027)

Sat, 29 May 2027 13:30:00 GMT

Memorial Day Holiday

The office is closed.

We will be open on June 1, 2027 at 8:30 AM CT.

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Executive Committee Meeting (1 Jun 2027)

Tue, 01 Jun 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Executive Committee Meeting

Closed meeting; by invitation only.

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Membership Committee (14 Jun 2027)

Mon, 14 Jun 2027 21:30:00 GMT

Membership Committee

By invitation.

Please contact IOMC is you would like to join the Membership Committee by sending an email to Membership@iomc.org.

We will contact you.

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2027 Leadership Awards & Annual Meeting (24 Jun 2027)

Thu, 24 Jun 2027 22:00:00 GMT

2027 Annual Leadership Awards & Annual Meeting

SAVE the DATE

June 24, 2026

Check back with us for more details.

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National Public Health Week (3 Apr 2028)

Mon, 03 Apr 2028 05:01:00 GMT