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 colleges. 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.

10/25/2025

This month, our Office of Diversity & Community Health Equity (ODCHE) celebrated Disability in Employment Awareness Month with Neurodiversity at Work: Innovation Through Inclusion, an engaging discussion that highlighted the strengths, creativity, and innovation that neurodiverse people bring to the healthcare workplace.

The session explored what neurodiversity means, common barriers neurodiverse people face in the workplace, and strategies to create accessible, inclusive workplaces that foster innovation and belonging.

Learn more about our ODCHE team and our mission to advance health equity for everyone at ODCHE.UIHealth.Care

10/24/2025

Thinking about skipping that annual check-up? Think again!

UI Health primary care physician Dr. Bhrandon Harris gives his take on why checking in with your provider is important — even if you feel healthy.

You may receive a bill for topics discussed at an annual visit. Your insurance will have the best information on what you may be charged for.

10/23/2025

Soothing fall scenes on campus 😌🍂

10/22/2025

Raquel Ramirez shares her name with her daughter, so it was only fitting that one day her daughter shared a part of herself back with her mom.

And when Raquel got sick and needed a liver transplant, her daughter Raquel Regalado, who goes by Rocky, did not hesitate to be a living donor.

“They basically said, you’re in need of a transplant. We’re going to put you on the waiting list, but somebody can be a living donor,” Raquel said. “She told me to my face: Don’t worry, Mom. I got your back.”

Learn how our Liver Transplant team helped this mother/daughter duo share the gift of life: https://bit.ly/4aZiGHX

10/21/2025

Worried about swelling or heaviness in parts of your arms or legs? Our occupational therapist Ashley Sicard shares the key signs and symptoms of a blockage in your lymphatic system known as lymphedema.

10/20/2025

UI Health sickle cell specialists Dr. Franklin Njoku and Dr. Paige Reilly joined WGN's Spotlight Chicago TV to share more about the condition and some of unique care and resources offered by our Sickle Cell Center.

Learn more at SickleCell.UIHealth.Care

10/19/2025

Patients and families walking into our psychiatric unit this fall will see a new mural depicting grassy fields, trees and uplifting cityscapes that take over the 50-foot hallway with soothing greens and blues.

The purpose of the giant artwork — painted by UIC students from — is to help patients with mental health conditions in their healing process by offering inspiring, colorful images and positive messages, such as “You Are Loved,” written on an ice cream vendor’s cart in the city scene.

“Our goal was to create a more therapeutic atmosphere when entering the unit,” UI Health healthcare administrator Crystal Gallegos said. “We wanted patients to feel in a safe place — that this is a place where they will receive supportive care and treatment.”

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4358hZQ

10/18/2025

Our sports medicine specialists Dr. Terry Nicola, Dr. Jon Kurjan, and Dr. Briana Santiago got to share their care and expertise with some of the world’s best runners as medical tent coordinators at last weekend’s Chicago Marathon.

Their aid station at mile 25 was the last stop before the finish line for many runners, and their team of residents, fellows, nurses, physical therapists, massage therapists, and psychologists provided the care these athletes needed to accomplish their marathon goals.

“I couldn’t have done it without the team effort of everyone involved. Our team did a great job caring for every runner who stopped by,” Dr. Kurjan said. “Plus, getting to see the US record be broken is always fun. I’m already excited for next year!”

10/17/2025

Nurse-midwives provide a lot more than just care during pregnancy.

Hear from our certified nurse midwife Johnna Reggi and find out if midwifery care makes sense for you!

10/16/2025

An estimated 6.7 million Americans — about 1 in every 50 — have an unruptured brain aneurysm, many of which have not yet been diagnosed.

UI Health neurosurgeon Dr. Gursant Atwal joined WGN's Spotlight Chicago TV to share the common signs of an aneurysm emergency, aneurysm risk factors, and treatment options for patients worried about their risk.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/479TFcV

10/15/2025

Our leaders play a critical role in advancing our mission, vision, and values, and to help our leaders continue to grow our Organization Development team launched our Foundations of Leadership development program.

Foundations of Leadership equips leaders with the skills they’ll need to foster a workplace that’s committed to providing exceptional patient care, experience, and outcomes, and prepared to meet the ever-evolving challenges of healthcare.

10/14/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and UI Health has partnered with WINGS Program, Inc., the largest agency in Illinois that addresses domestic violence, to provide domestic-violence services and training to UI Health patients and staff.

We’re the first hospital in Chicago to implement the WINGS Hospital Program, which includes bedside crisis intervention, medical advocacy for people experiencing domestic violence, and training for hospital and clinic staff on how to recognize the signs of domestic abuse.

“Having the ability to reach out to WINGS and immediately link to a shelter has been life-changing for our patients who need this resource,” said UI Health’s assistant director of health social work Minerva Esparza. “My team is grateful, and this partnership couldn’t have come at a better time.”

Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/news/ui-health-wings-partner-to-tackle-domestic-violence

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Chicago, IL
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http://UIHealth.Care/

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