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12/15/2025

Healing in a winter wonderland ❄️

12/13/2025

For the past decade, our University of Illinois College of Medicine and University of Illinois Cancer Center's Jun Sun has been focused on learning how our microbiome — a newly discovered “invisible organ” — interacts with various diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and cancer.

And this year, she was named one of UIC’s University Scholars, which honors faculty members across the university for superior research and teaching, along with great promise for future achievements.

A better understanding of the mechanisms of our microbiome can lead to better prevention, early diagnosis, and innovative therapies that improve life quality for patients.

Learn more about this exciting research happening at UI Health: https://bit.ly/4rJBGn0

12/12/2025

12/11/2025

Be mindful when eating. Stay hydrated. Get moving. Get vaccinated. And don’t skip the doctor!

UI Health primary care physician Dr. Olga Garcia-Bedayo shares her tips for prioritizing your health during the holiday season and into the new year.

To schedule an appointment with one of our primary care doctors, call 866.600.2273 or visit https://bit.ly/3VGFWFA.

12/10/2025

It’s ! Still need to get your flu shot? Good news: UI Health pharmacies are offering walk-in flu vaccines for patients all season long!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NFE6QM

12/08/2025

Our NICU recently opened its state-of-the-art Milk Room, a space designed specifically for preparing breast milk and formulas using the same careful precautions you would expect in a restaurant-grade kitchen.

These resources help ensure families receiving care at the hospital or pumping during their stay have the support of experienced lactation consultants and specially trained milk technicians who focus entirely on safe, accurate milk preparation.

Learn more about our breastfeeding resources: https://bit.ly/48zd7QS

12/07/2025

Since starting his lab in May 2008, UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy's Michael Federle has been studying how bacteria and viruses use social interactions to coordinate behaviors that enhance their survival and cause disease.

And this year, he was named one of UIC’s University Scholars, which honors faculty members across the university for superior research and teaching, along with great promise for future achievements.

By studying these communication networks at molecular, cellular, and organism levels, we’re learning how to interfere with the signaling and treat infections.

Learn more about this exciting research happening at UI Health: https://bit.ly/4rDNgQM

12/05/2025

UI Health employees and staff showed their commitment to our community yesterday at our annual Miracle on Taylor Street Employee Holiday Gift Drive 🧸🎁

The one-day event, started 30 years ago by a group of UI Health nurses, brings employees and staff together to support nearby community organizations by providing toys, winter clothing, and reading materials, which they share with children and families in need during the holiday season.

Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s event one of our biggest yet! Happy Holidays!

12/04/2025

We're always up for some sips and smiles with Chancellor Miranda and Dr. Robert Barish ☃️☕️

Thanks to everyone who braved the chilly weather to share some hot cocoa and celebrate the end of another incredible year at UI Health!