Illinois Gets Extra $50K for Black Lung Data Center
Published Date: 6/1/2026
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Summary
The Health Resources and Services Administration is giving an extra $50,000 to the University of Illinois, Chicago to help the Black Lung Data and Resource Center improve how they collect and analyze patient data. This funding runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and will boost clinic operations and services for people affected by black lung disease. It’s a one-time award to make sure clinics get better support and care.
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One-time $50,000 BLDRC Award
The Health Resources and Services Administration is granting a one-time $50,000 non-competitive award to the University of Illinois, Chicago for the Black Lung Data and Resource Center (BLDRC). The award covers July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and is intended to help BLDRC refine and enhance patient-level data collection, data analysis, and clinic operations.
Improved Clinic Services for Black Lung Patients
If you are affected by black lung disease, clinics funded through the Black Lung Clinics Program will receive technical assistance supported by this one-time $50,000 award to the University of Illinois, Chicago. That support (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027) aims to improve patient-level data collection and analysis, clinic operations, and the quality and breadth of clinic services.
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