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UChicago Medicine joins Cook County Medical Debt Relief Initiative, abolishes $240 million in medical debt for patients
University of Chicago Medicine is joining the Cook County’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI), working with a national charity to abolish $240 million in medical debt for more than 123,000 patients, including more than 85,000 Cook County residents.
University of Chicago Medicine honored with 2023 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity
The University of Chicago Medicine has won the 2023 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity for developing a program that eliminated a disparity in postpartum hypertension.
UChicago Medicine acquires 4 oncology centers in Northwest Indiana
Michiana Hematology Oncology centers in Chesterton, Crown Point, Hobart and Valparaiso have become part of UChicago Medicine’s growing clinical network.
Andrew Chang joins UChicago Medicine as Chief Marketing Officer
Andrew “Andy” Chang has been selected as UChicago Medicine’s new Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. He joins the health system August 28.
Krista Curell named UChicago Health System COO
Krista Curell has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the University of Chicago Health System.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Names the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center as 33rd Member Institution
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) announces the addition of the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center as the newest Member Institution to join the not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers.
UChicago Medicine, AdventHealth plan affiliation to expand care and services in Chicago’s western suburbs
UChicago Medicine and AdventHealth signed a definitive agreement to enter into an affiliation that will increase access to a spectrum of services, treatment options and cutting-edge clinical trials for residents in Chicago’s western suburbs.
UChicago Medicine breaks ground on $121M multispecialty care facility in Crown Point, Indiana
The University of Chicago Medicine broke ground on a new two-story, 130,000-square-foot multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Northwest Indiana for what will be the academic health system’s largest off-site facility and its first freestanding building in Indiana. The $121 million state-of-the-art care center, at I-65 and 109th Avenue in Crown Point, is expected to open in spring of 2024.
UChicago Medicine receives initial OK to build large outpatient center in Crown Point, Indiana
The Crown Point Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the University of Chicago Medicine’s requests to build a 116,000-square-feet multispecialty care center in Northwest Indiana.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial’s investment in the community rises by over 26%
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial provided $89.5 million in benefits and services to the Southland community in fiscal 2020, a 26% increase over the prior year.
Ivan Samstein named CFO for University of Chicago Medical Center
University of Chicago CFO Ivan Samstein has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the University of Chicago Medical Center, effective June 30, 2021.
UChicago Medicine designated SOAP Center of Excellence for obstetric anesthesia
UChicago Medicine has been designated by the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology as a SOAP Center of Excellence for its obstetric anesthesia program.
Sonali Smith named Section Chief of Hematology/Oncology at UChicago Medicine
As the new Chief of the Section of Hematology/Oncology, lymphoma expert Sonali M. Smith, MD, will build on the accomplishments of a program with a rich history of contributions to cancer care and research.
UChicago Medicine Invests $519.5 Million in Community Benefit in Fiscal 2019
UChicago Medicine’s latest Community Benefit Report highlights investments, contributions and partnerships focused on providing high-quality care, promoting health equity, and building community collaboration on Chicago’s South Side.