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What did the COVID shutdowns teach us about public health policy?
May 29, 2025 / General News

In the five years since schools and businesses across the globe shut down in an effort to slow viral transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic, heated debate and reverberating impacts have changed the public health landscape. Becky…
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Dr. Ana Valbuena, Dr. Amanda Hampton, and CVT Crystal Redinger at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences

Chicago Outreach in Action

March 21, 2025 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Last fall Dr. Ana Valbuena, one of the veterinarians at our Medical District Veterinary Clinic, officially took on a 20% appointment to spearhead outreach…
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Shahid Khan-Laura Garrett-Ann Khan-Tim Fan-Shanna Khan at the investiture ceremony; photo of construction site for new oncology wing; architect's rendering of new oncology wing

An Investment with Boundless Returns

March 11, 2025 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. I love watching buildings go up. I happen to be fascinated by cranes. (Not the bird kind, the construction kind.) Much more exciting…
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Brown pitbull "Petri" lies on a couch looking at camera.

Dog Dodges Workout, Steals Spotlight

March 06, 2025 / General News

A pit bull terrier stole the hearts of–literally–millions online for his aversion to working out. The dog, named “Petri,” went viral for his sass and stubbornness. Petri, who has multi-joint osteoarthritis, was filmed during rehabilitation…
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