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	Global Health Leadership Office University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing 845 S. Damen Ave. Room 1160 Chicago, Illinois 60612-7350

	Phone: (312) 996-0621 Fax: (312) 996-8945 Email: ghlo@uic.edu

History
The Global Health Leadership Office (GHLO), formerly Office for International Study (OIS) was established to foster international and interdisciplinary health programs, the Global Health Leadership Office (GHLO) functions as liaison with other administrative units, providing linkages relevant to international health and to educational institutions and agencies in the US and abroad.

In four decades the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing has become a national leader, widely recognized internationally as a major site for the promotion of global health in nursing education, practice, research, and consultation.

To promote access to health care for people of all countries, the College is committed to the expansion of its research, education, and practice programs in global health leadership and primary health care. College faculty is participants in collaborative projects between health professions, educational institutions, and other disciplines, and serves as official delegates and speakers to congresses in both hemispheres.

In recognition of its commitment to international nursing development and the expansion of its program of international activities, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated the College of Nursing as a WHO Collaborating Centre fro International Nursing Development in Primary Health Care in August of 1986. In keeping with the University’s mission, the College has pledged its leadership in the creation of network of nursing and other health related disciplines oriented to primary health care, and facilitating nursing leadership capabilities in other countries to effect the changes required to advancing the health of people. The Centre serves as a resource for nurses throughout the world. Centre staff work with WHO in promoting technical cooperation among countries, developing and sharing educational materials, disseminating information, and initiating collaborative nursing research projects of regional and international significance.