Closing Gaps in Health and Care

  • UIC's Black Lung Clinic center elevates care for Midwestern coal miners

    Feb 5, 2026 4:30 pm
    Dr. Robert Cohen (left) and Leonard Go are director and assistant director of the MinER Center. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC)

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    • Dr. Robert Cohen (left) and Leonard Go are director and assistant director of the MinER Center. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC)

    The Black Lung Clinic connects current and former miners to care and benefits and screens current and former coal miners for black lung disease. Counselors also support miners as they apply for lifelong federal benefits and navigate the labyrinthine application process.