Dozens of Medical Specialists Rally to Help Newborn Beat Rare Tumor
A dream team of doctors orchestrated the complicated delivery of an infant boy and performed delicate surgery to remove a life-threatening tumor from his neck. Sofia Espinoza calls her son’s recovery amazing.
Aggressive Therapy, Positive Approach Cure Lung Cancer Patient
When Tony Palumbo was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and told it was incurable, he turned to the University of Chicago Medicine for a second opinion.
Gifts to Boost University of Chicago as Hub for Biomedical Big Data
Two major gifts will build momentum behind the University of Chicago's leadership in biomedical computation.
Endoscopic Surveillance Leads to Early Detection of Two Cancers
While monitoring Ron Schwarz for signs of esophageal cancer, Irving Waxman, MD, found pancreatic and esophageal tumors at stages that were readily treatable. After having therapy for both cancers, Schwarz is back to enjoying retirement.
Opening of the Center for Care and Discovery
The University of Chicago Medicine completed its move into the Center for Care and Discovery, the new, state-of-the-art facility for advanced clinical and surgical care.
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Urban Health Initiative
The Urban Health Initiative is our long-term commitment to improving health and access to quality care on the South Side of Chicago through patient care, community-based research, and education. Learn more about the UHI.
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Genetic Risk for Breast Cancer and the Case for Prophylactic Mastectomies
Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy sheds light on the difficult choice facing women at genetic risk for breast cancer.
Center for Care and Discovery
The Center for Care and Discovery, University of Chicago Medicine's new 1.2 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, is one of the most advanced clinical and surgical centers in the country dedicated to specialty care, including cancer, gastrointestinal disease, neuroscience, advanced surgery and high-tech medical imaging.
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Community Benefit Report
The University of Chicago Medicine contributed 21.4 percent of total operating expenses, or $237.1 million, in community benefits to promote health and well-being on the South Side and beyond. » Read the 2011 Community Benefit Report
