BLCOE Mission
To improve the medical surveillance, treatment, and medicolegal services provided by black lung medical providers, advocacy organizations, and governmental agencies who provide care to coal miners.
WHO ARE WE?
The University of Illinois Chicago, in collaboration with National Jewish Health, established the Black Lung Center of Excellence (BLCOE) in 2014, with funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Rural Health Policy. Since then, the BLCOE has provided services to many HRSA Black Lung Clinics grantees. In 2020, HRSA funded the establishment of the Black Lung Data & Resource Center (BLDRC).
In The News
Covering Coal Mine Dust Lung Disease Topics
National Coalition Conference Has Moved to a Virtual Platform
The National Coalition of Black Lung & Respiratory Disease Clinics’ annual September conference will now be held virtually. Stay tuned [...]
Be on the lookout for website changes in the coming months!
The Black Lung Center of Excellence is currently working with staff to change the look of our website!
HRSA Black Lung Clinics Programs awards for FY2020
A total of 15 Black Lung Clinic Programs were given funding by HRSA to continue their great work! The total [...]