Chris Allen — a finance leader with more than three decades of experience in healthcare finance, including leadership roles at academic medical centers — has been appointed Executive Vice President and Health System Chief Financial Officer at the …
During hot summer months, the potential for injuries caused by things like heat, outdoor activity and fireworks is high. As a pediatric emergency medicine doctor and a surgeon who specializes in complex burn care, we want to help you enjoy the warm season …
From counting sheep to white noise and weighted blankets, people have tried innumerable ways to get a good night’s sleep. Sleep disruptions can have far-reaching negative consequences, impacting cardiovascular and metabolic health, memory, learning, …
Having an operation can be scary, especially for young people. Child life specialists play an important role in helping pediatric patients and their loved ones prepare to spend time in the hospital and advising them on how to support each other. "We …
Since COVID-19 first appeared, different variants of the virus that causes the illness have emerged, including Omicron, which was first identified in 2021. A new form of the Omicron variant has recently appeared in the United States, with the potential to …
Teresa Victoria almost didn't make it to the medical appointment that would save her life. Suffering from end-stage pulmonary fibrosis, Victoria was on a flight to Chicago last December when the battery in her portable oxygen concentrator died. While …
A new paper in Cell Reports Medicine details the development of a nanoparticle-based system that delivers concentrated chemotherapy specifically to cancer cells and not normal cells, potentially allowing clinicians to administer higher, more effective …
As a player on two ultimate frisbee teams, Eli Artemakis was tough on his knees. The 20-year-old would jump, pivot and run at multiple practices and games every weekend. But in the summer of 2022, Artemakis’ knees started to hurt during games, forcing him …
In a new study published in Nature, researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center explore a surprising phenomenon in which high doses of radiation cause growth in existing metastatic tumors that weren’t directly treated with …
A therapist is an important partner in caring for your mental health, but finding the right one for you might seem overwhelming. There are many factors to consider, including a therapist’s certifications, location and cost. Identifying your needs and …
Students from the UChicago Committee on Cancer Biology PhD program spent time at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting. From left: Sara Woessner, Kate Engel, Ben Nicholson, Mayher Kaur, Cole Barrett, Jermaine Austin, Jocelyn Hsu, …
Every year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) releases their Cancer Facts & Figures report, highlighting current trends in cancer diagnosis, burden (who is most likely to get a cancer diagnosis) and care. The 2025 report, released in January, shows …
In a new clinical study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine found that a low-intensity program that “prescribes” community resources to every parent or other primary caregiver of a hospitalized child reduced the …
The Leapfrog Group has awarded the University of Chicago Medical Center its 27th consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade, making it one of only 11 hospitals nationwide and the only one in Chicago with the “Straight A” distinction. The twice-yearly …
After receiving a tongue cancer diagnosis about a year ago, Larry Colee sought treatment at the University of Chicago Medicine. He underwent six surgeries to remove the cancer and reconstruct his tongue at the health system’s main medical campus in Hyde …
Shortly after she was born, Laura Valentine turned blue. Doctors quickly discovered the cause: the infant’s heart only had one ventricle (or lower chamber) instead of two, making it much harder to pump oxygenated blood throughout the entire body. In …
Mara Aguirre worried about the small lump she found on her neck, but a blood test revealed nothing abnormal. It was probably swollen lymph nodes, her doctor told her, or maybe allergies. When the lump grew a little bigger, Aguirre returned for another …
Rade Tomic, MD, has joined UChicago Medicine as Professor and the Medical Director for Lung Transplant as of April 1, 2025. Tomic most recently served as Professor and Lung Transplant Program Medical Director for Northwestern University. His previous …
Jonathan Nemeth's epilepsy is so severe that muscle contractions from seizures broke his spine twice. Effects of the neurological disorder also postponed his typical life milestones, such as getting a driver’s license. "I kind of just stay at home …
A team of researchers from the University of Chicago, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, has identified a novel oncometabolite that accumulates in tumors and impairs immune cells’ ability to fight cancer. The study, …
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