The University of Chicago Medicine Looks Ahead to New Brand, New Hospital
We're introducing a new brand -- the University of Chicago Medicine -- as we prepare to open a modern, 10-story hospital in January 2013.
The All-Out Assault On Diabetes
Our clinicians have expanded diabetes care to confront the social, cultural and behavioral factors that exacerbate the disease. Patients now practice healthy shopping habits, get fitness prescriptions and take advantage of community resources for better living.
Physicians Named Among Chicago's Best
Chicago magazine's 2012 'Top Doctors' ranking honors 87 physicians at the University of Chicago Medical Center and at Comer Children's Hospital at the University of Chicago.
Professor Offers Expertise to Senate Panel
Rena M. Conti, PhD, assistant professor of health policy and economics at the University of Chicago, testified on Capitol Hill recently about the causes and impacts of prescription drug shortages.
Confronting Brain Surgery with Open Eyes
Anna Litchfield decided to have an awake craniotomy, a unique procedure typically used to remove brain tumors -- while the patient is awake. As a result, her surgical team believes she avoided damage that she may have experienced with a traditional procedure.
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Featured Programs
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.
Science Life 
Year in Review: UChicago Research 2011
As another year comes to a close, we take a look back at the fascinating research breakthroughs and inspiring patient stories from 2011.
Janet Rowley's Vision: Treating Cancer at the Molecular Level
Janet Rowley, MD, sparked a revolution in cancer genetics and continues to shape the field of personalized medicine today. Learn more about this groundbreaking research.
