Media & Press
Featured Coverage & Writing
Press & Broadcast
ABC7 Chicago · February 2026
“Black History: A Push for Foster Parents in Families of Color”
Janice championed the need for caring adults to open their hearts and homes to children in need, sharing her gratitude for the social worker who helped her get to where she is today.
UIC Alumni Magazine · 2010
“Difference Maker”
Janice became the first nurse on the cover of UIC’s alumni magazine, in an article describing her work reducing breast cancer disparities and her path from an abusive foster care experience to realizing her potential.
Oral History Project
“Mapping Care: The History of Black Nurses in Chicago”
Portions of Janice’s life story are featured as part of this oral history project.
“Nursing Note: Reflections on 50 Years of Service”
This opinion piece garnered over seven hundred impressions and is now required reading for students at a highly ranked graduate nursing program in Chicago.
Selected OpEds on Foster Care
Aging Out: An Honest Look at What Happens to Foster Children
Garnet News · October 1, 2018
Foster Youth Need More Aging Out Experiences Worth Celebrating
Visible Magazine · April 11, 2022
Books
Moss, M. & Phillips, J. (Eds.) (2021). Health Equity and Nursing: Achieving Health Equity through Policy, Population Health, and Interprofessional Collaboration. Springer Publishing Company.
Phillips, J., & Damron, B. (Eds.) (2015). Cancer and Health Policy: Advancements and Opportunities. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Publishing Division.
Phillips, J., & Boivin, J. (Eds.) (2013). Accelerate Your Career in Nursing: A Guide to Professional Advancement and Recognition. Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International.
Phillips, J., & King, C. (Eds.) (2009). Advancing Oncology Nursing Science. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Publishing Division.
Allen, K., & Phillips, J. (Eds.) (1997). Women’s Health across the Lifespan: A Comprehensive Perspective. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott-Raven.