UI Health

Our care heals. Our care saves. Our care triumphs.

UI Health provides comprehensive care, education, and research to train healthcare leaders and foster healthy communities in Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health is an academic health enterprise that includes the University of Illinois Hospital, dozens of primary and specialty care clinics throughout the region, and the seven UIC health science college

s. Our mission is to advance health for everyone through outstanding clinical care, education, research, and social responsibility. Our vision is shaping the future of healthcare through innovative and advanced clinical care. And our ICARE values of Inclusion, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are present in every interaction with patients, coworkers, and our community.

05/27/2026

Researchers at UI Health are challenging accepted beliefs about telesurgery with the help of $9 million in funding from the Office of Naval Research.

UI Health transplant surgeon Dr. Stephen Bartlett and his team of researchers believe telesurgery — a surgeon operating on a patient in a different physical location using robotic systems, high-speed data connections and real-time telecommunications — will one day improve care for combat soldiers.

Telesurgery has grown in use and effectiveness since its introduction in 2000. By 2023, over 15% of all surgical procedures in the US were performed with robotic assistance, and UI Health has spent the past two decades establishing themselves as leaders in telesurgery. We’ve pioneered techniques and procedures and work with the top robotics companies to educate the world’s surgeons on robotic surgery.

Our robotic surgery program, led by Dr. Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti and Dr. Enrico Benedetti, performed more than 1,600 surgeries in 2025 using seven robots, and we recently added two new robots to our fleet.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vbFCOn

05/26/2026

Skin-to-skin contact, or “kangaroo care,” has been shown to provide countless benefits for newborns, including more stable heart rates, better feedings, and lower stress levels.

So earlier this month, our NICU team celebrated Kangaroo Care Awareness Day to help ensure all families have access to the health and emotional benefits of skin-to-skin time with their newborn. That week, our NICU nurses and care teams helped facilitate more than 48 hours of skin-to-skin contact between our NICU babies and their parents.

Thanks NICU team! You’re helping promote healthier development and stronger bonds for our littlest patients 🧑‍🍼🫶

05/23/2026

This Women’s Health Month, make time for your health and connect with a care team that supports your unique needs. Visit WomensHealth.UIHealth.Care to learn more or schedule an appointment.

05/22/2026

During Hospital Week, we celebrated our staff for their contributions to delivering exceptional patient care.

UI Health recently earned its highest ever safety ratings — an “A” Grade from Leapfrog and 4 Stars from CMS. Last year, UI Health also achieved Magnet Recognition® for nursing excellence.

Because of our staff’s dedication to our patients, commitment to best practices, and tireless pursuit of improvement, we stand proud with these national, public recognitions of the safety and quality of our care.

05/21/2026

You might have heard of a TIA referred to as a mini stroke. The symptoms are the same, but do you know what actually happens during one? UI Health neurologist Dr. Melissa Mariscal has the answers you’re looking for.

The information in this video is for educational purposes only. It does not provide specific medical advice and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult your physician with specific medical questions.

05/20/2026

Late last summer, nearly 300 air-quality monitoring sensors were installed on light poles throughout the city. The partnership between UI Health and Chicago Department of Public Health, called Open Air Chicago, will track local air pollution over the next five years, making it the largest system of its kind in the U.S. and the second-largest in the world.

“By pairing air-quality data with Chicagoans’ lived experiences, we can reduce exposure to pollutants and their associated health risks, improving community and public health,” said UIC School of Public Health professor and project leader Serap Erdal.

Crews installed the solar-powered sensors across Chicago’s approximately 60 ZIP codes, each less than a mile from the next. 60% of the sensors were purchased with UI Health research grants.

Industrial neighborhoods with higher pollution levels received more sensors, and in each neighborhood, residents and environmental organizations gave input as to where the sensors would go.

“Community members know where cars and trucks tend to idle, and where high-risk groups like children and older adults tend to congregate,” Erdal said. “We placed many of the sensors near daycares, schools and hospitals. The goal wasn’t just to collect data, but to educate and empower citizens to take action.”

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4uVleAP

05/18/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined our Liver Transplant Team at this year’s Liver Life Walk to surpass our fundraising goal and raise more than $30,000 to support research, education, and support services for all those impacted by liver disease.

Your generosity makes all the difference in our fight against liver disease 🫶

05/15/2026

We had a hoppin' good time celebrating our “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2026 from The Leapfrog Group this Hospital Week!

A huge thank you to our providers and staff, who uphold our commitment to safe, reliable care that patients and families can trust. We're proud to celebrate you! 💚💙

05/14/2026

Common health issues like obesity, smoking, high cholesterol, and A-Fib can all lead to high blood pressure, but did you know high blood pressure is also the leading
cause of stroke?

Dr. Gabriela Trifan shares the common contributors to stroke and how you can understand your risk.

05/13/2026

UI Health earned a 4-Star CMS Quality Rating today! Our CMS rating reflects our commitment to the quality and performance improvement initiatives we have focused on in recent years.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4wqQ7in

05/12/2026

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and our dermatology team spent last week offering free skin cancer screenings to help patients learn more about their risk and how to keep themselves safe.

If there’s a mole or spot on your skin that you’ve been worried about, our dermatologists are always available to provide answers and peace of mind.

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Chicago, IL
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http://UIHealth.Care/

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