Only 8% of people receive important clinical preventative services recommended for them. What if public programs could be put in place to address risk factors before severe illness sets in? Dr. Wayne Giles, Dean of the School of Public Health of University of Illinois at Chicago, describes a proven model when academic institutions and community organizations come together to address local needs and risks. Dr. Wayne Giles is the Dean of the School of Public Health of University of Illinois at Chicago. He joined UIC after serving for 25 years as a leader at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focused on chronic disease prevention and health promotion. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx