University of Chicago Medicine Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on December 11, 2025 - 16:45 GMT

Faith in motion: Rehab after heart surgery helps preacher return to the pulpit

Hugh Williams has ministered in churches, parks and on street corners. He never anticipated speaking at an inpatient rehabilitation facility. But that’s what happened when the South Side man spent 10 days at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

Cancer pavilion Q&A: What’s the latest on the construction project?

Anyone visiting the University of Chicago Medicine’s Hyde Park campus on the city's South Side has likely noticed the striking, curved exterior rising on East 57th Street and South Drexel Avenue. It is the state’s first freestanding center dedicated …

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Published on December 9, 2025 - 21:56 GMT

UChicago Medicine launches Miller Family Center for Rare Blood Cancers thanks to philanthropic gift

Investing in lives On the path to remission, Miller felt compelled to help. The Miller Family Center for Rare Blood Cancers, which began its work in July, builds on UChicago’s history in the study and treatment of CML. In 1973, UChicago doctor and …

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Published on December 9, 2025 - 21:56 GMT

University of Chicago Health System President Tom Jackiewicz named one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in ...

Thomas Jackiewicz, President of the University of Chicago Health System, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2025. The prestigious list honors individuals identified by the Modern Healthcare …

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Published on December 5, 2025 - 21:24 GMT

Gastrointestinal cancers: Symptoms, risk factors and prevention tips to know

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are some of the most commonly occurring cancers, and they’re part of a growing number of cancers being diagnosed in young people. Colorectal cancer rates, for example, are rising among individuals under 50. But public …

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Published on December 5, 2025 - 21:23 GMT

Disarming cancer stem cells' shield makes immunotherapy more effective

Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer care by training the immune system to detect and destroy tumors. For many patients, it works very well in shrinking tumors and sending cancer into remission, an undetectable state of cancer. But that remission is …

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Published on November 25, 2025 - 07:24 GMT

Skyborne sisterhood: UCAN flight nurses bond as new moms

Five flight nurses from the University of Chicago Medicine Aeromedical Network recently became new moms. A sixth colleague is expecting soon. (Tim Olk) For the University of Chicago Medicine Aeromedical Network flight nurses who travel by helicopter to the …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 22:13 GMT

Navigating weight loss: When to consider bariatric surgery after GLP-1 therapy

People who have used GLP-1 medications — better known by their brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy — have likely seen meaningful changes in their health, such as improved blood sugar, lower blood pressure and weight loss. But the results typically …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 22:13 GMT

3 reasons a primary care physician is your healthcare quarterback

When it comes to your health, you need more than just a group of specialists and appointments. You need a "quarterback." Just like on the football field, there’s a benefit to having a smart, strategic leader calling the plays and keeping everyone …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 16:48 GMT

New study reveals how controlling sunburn-triggered inflammation may prevent skin cancer

Sunlight is vital for human health as it helps the body produce essential nutrients, such as vitamin D. However, too much sun exposure can significantly increase the risk of skin cancer. In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers at the …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 13:39 GMT

University of Chicago Medical Center earns prestigious 28th consecutive ‘A’ grade for patient safety

The University of Chicago Medical Center has once again been honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, marking the 28th consecutive time the South Side-based academic medical center has received this top distinction. This …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 04:02 GMT

Clearing the air: 8 lung cancer myths, debunked

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women in the United States. It is also the country’s leading cause of cancer death. But this disease is often misunderstood, with inaccurate or incomplete information sometimes leading people to skip …

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Published on November 7, 2025 - 23:30 GMT

UChicago Medicine recognized for digital health innovation in 2025 CHIME Most Wired survey

The University of Chicago Medicine has been recognized as a technology leader among its peers in the 2025 Digital Health Most Wired survey conducted by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The annual survey recognizes …

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