Solving Public Health Issues Using GIS Data

The UIC Online Public Health Geographic Information Systems (Public Health GIS) certificate program addresses the ever-increasing need for health professionals to visualize data and conduct spatial analyses to understand various factors affecting our communities’ health outcomes.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools make it possible to investigate population health issues (e.g., crime, medical deserts, and access to transportation) using publicly available and institutional data to identify problems and develop solutions.

The Public Health GIS certificate program can be completed in only 4 courses, depending on the student’s previous GIS experience.

The Public Health GIS certificate program prepares leaders to make the right decisions that responds and prepares for real-time changes and crisis situations.

Kristin Osiecki  |  Assistant Professor & Director of Curriculum