A System-Wide Approach To Patient Care

Introducing the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. What you knew as the University of Illinois Medical Center is now part of a health system that's focused on making the best care available accessible to those who need it most. Learn More from our Vice President for Health Affairs, Dr. Joe G. N. Garcia, M.D.

Welcome to the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Science System.

We’re changing medicine. And we're changing it for good.

With conveniently located facilities just southwest of Chicago’s downtown, the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System is comprised of a 495-bed hospital, an outpatient facility, specialty clinics and seven health science colleges including the College of Medicine. As a leader in patient care, research and education, UI Health is committed to making positive and lasting differences in health science and in people’s lives.

UI Health News

05/30/2013

UI Health Retina specialist to lead vision research organization

Dr. Mieler elected president of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, ARVO… Read More »

05/28/2013

UI Health Among 10 Percent of U.S. Hospitals With Paperless Patient Records

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society recognizes UI Health for its advanced adoptio… Read More »

05/23/2013

UI Hospital offers robotic surgery for head and neck cancer

Robotic surgery speeds the recovery of quality-of-life functions like speech and swallowing after s… Read More »

05/22/2013

Program Aims to Reduce Frequent ER Visits

EPIC, Emergency Patient Interdisciplinary Care Coordination for Frequent ER Visitors, kicked-off on… Read More »

05/21/2013

UI Health Advanced Imaging Center featured in WGN’s Living Healthy Chicago

Watch the video on how M-R-I, PET-C-T, and ultrasound services are all critical in diagnosing and t… Read More »

05/16/2013

Robotic transplant an option for obese kidney patients

Patients who received robotic transplants had fewer complications than traditional transplant surge… Read More »

05/15/2013

UI Health researchers win research awards to improve patient care

Awards are from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute projects for projects led by Dr. J… Read More »

05/14/2013

Center for Clinical and Translational Science awards new pilot grants

The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science has selected … Read More »

05/13/2013

VIDEO: ABC7 features UI Health Doctor and Breast Cancer Awareness

Watch Dr. Antony discuss breast cancer and how African Americansare at higher risk… Read More »

04/30/2013

Chemo and Radiation Followed by Surgery Improves Survival in Lung Cancer Patients

UI Health Researchers report chemotherapy, radiation followed by surgery for stage 3 non-small cell… Read More »

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UI Health Events

06/08/2013

Relay for Recovery for brain aneurysm survivors in Illinois

Support the Neurosurgery runners in the Relay for Recovery for brain aneurysm survivors in Illinois… Read More »

06/10/2013

Learn CPR Before Chicago Cubs Game

UIHealth is partnering with the Cubs and Illinois Heart Rescue to offer free instruction in compres… Read More »

06/19/2013

CME On-line Series: “The Latest in Sickle Cell Management”

Sickle Cell Center offers on-line CME series The Latest in Sickle Cell Management… Read More »

06/22/2013

Liver Life Walk

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System will be walking as a team in the Liver… Read More »

06/22/2013

S.C.A.R. Motorcycle Rally to raise money and awareness for Sickle Cell Disease

African-American Firefighters and Paramedics League of Chicago will sponsor the 2nd Annual Sickle C… Read More »

06/05/2013

Diabetes Wellness Classes

June & July Class Schedules Available. Classes in English and Spanish to help you manage Diabetes a… Read More »

01/29/2013

Brain Aneurysm Support Group Meetings

Join us at our Brain Aneurysm Support Group Meeting!… Read More »

08/20/2013

Kidney Transplant Conference

Kidney Transplant Conference… Read More »

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Patient Stories

Julius Means treated for a pain crisis brought on by sickle cell.

06/11/2013

HIS DOCTORS’ DREAM GAVE JULIUS MEANS SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT.

Their dream of a stem cell transplant for people with sickle cell is my reality. - Julius Means… Read More »

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