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Thank you to @Jidenna & @nanakwabena/@alloneblood for visiting our #sicklecell patients/survivors yesterday!
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Thank you, @RahmEmanuel, for bringing by some @mannysdeli for our staff — and great job on #socialdistancing! #COVID19 @thisisUIC @UofILSystem @uiccom
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Happy National Nurses Day to all our nurses at UI Health! Thank you for all you do for our patients!
#NationalNursesDay
#ThankYouNurses
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Today, @UIHealth providers, staff, & students gathered in kneeling for 10 mins in remembrance of all black lives lost due to intolerance & racism. Recent events remind us that our work toward racial justice in medicine is far from over. #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives @uiccom @thisisUIC
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Dr. Marina Del Rios, director of Social Emergency Medicine at UI Health, was among the first five Chicago healthcare providers to receive the #COVID19vaccine this morning at @LorettoHospital. news.wttw.com/2020/12/15/fiv… @thisisUIC @UICnews
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Very cool to have the @BlueAngels pass by UI Health during their flyover for frontline COVID-19 responders today in Chicago. Thank you for saluting our providers and staff!
(📸 Joshua Clark/@uicnews)
#WeAreUIHealth #BlueAngels #ThisIsUIC #COVID19 @thisisUIC
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Thank you to @LtGovStratton for visiting UI Health on Friday afternoon and greeting our frontline healthcare workers! #AllInIllinois @thisisUIC
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All Chicagoans age 16+ can schedule an appointment to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Credit Union 1 Arena (525 S. Racine Ave.). Learn more and schedule at Vaccine.UIHealth.Care.
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To our heroes at UI Health — thank you. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our doctors, nurses, and entire staff on the front lines have been an inspiration. On behalf of all of us at UI Health — thank you. #UIHealthHeroes #WeAreUIHealth #ThisIsUIC @thisisUIC
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The UI Health Distinguished Scholar Series hosts discussions w/ national healthcare leaders to learn about how they think, what they do, and gain professional insights. We invite you to join us Jan. 14 for a conversation w/ Robert Redfield, MD, of @CDCgov. vcha.uic.edu/events/a-conver…
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Dr. Richard Novak, chief of Infectious Diseases, currently is leading two studies on the drug #remdesivir as a potential #COVID19 treatment (bit.ly/2B8a0Dz). @ABC7Chicago spoke w/ Dr. Novak & one of the patients in the clinical trial: abc7.ws/3d9s9is @thisisUIC
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Tonight is the @ChicagoFire's Stroke Awareness Night! We’ll be @ Fire Fest providing #stroke info & prevention tips.
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You may have noticed updated UI Health signage on the exterior of the hospital. The new sign emphasizes our relationship with the 7 UIC health science colleges & proudly says: We are UI Health! @UICAHS @UIC_Dentistry @uiccom @UICnursing @UICPharm @JaneAddamsColl @uicpublichealth
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A healthier future for you starts with better healthcare today. We’re proud to welcome patients to the new @UIHealth Specialty Care Building — now open!
Learn more at SCB.UIHealth.Care
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Led by Dr. Joan Briller, the Cardiovascular Program for Women @uihealth is the most comprehensive of its kind in Chicago, providing state-of-the-art cardiac screening, prevention, & therapy services, & care for pregnant women w/ heart disease. bit.ly/3upIw61 #WearRedDay
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Happy National Doctors' Day to all our physicians at UI Health! Thank you for all that you do for our patients!
#DoctorsDay
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"I feel a little bit guilty about being one of the first in line, but I realize that being one of the first in line will give me a … louder voice to encourage other people to get the vaccines themselves," says Dr. Jeffrey Jacobson, @uihealth MICU director bit.ly/3p8rlAe
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Thank you to our friends and neighbors in Chicago's Vietnamese Community and the Nail Industry for their generous donation of PPE to help keep our front-line healthcare workers safe. We are grateful!
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We were honored to host @GovPritzker — who received his COVID-19 booster! — and @IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike today to speak about the importance of boosters, especially for the Illinois' 65+ population & long-term care residents. More: Vaccine.UIHealth.Care 💉 #allinillinois
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June 19 is #WorldSickleCellDay. UI Health has cured 25 patients of sickle cell disease through stem cell transplantation and without the need for chemotherapy. Learn more about the Sickle Cell Program at UI Health: hospital.uillinois.edu/prima… #WorldSickleCellDay @SCDAAorg
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“We know that our patients often feel left out of the decisions that affect them,” says Dr. Shane Borkowsky, an internal medicine physician at UI Health. “This is a way to create a bridge for them to register to vote.” chicagotribune.com/business/…
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Join UI Health & @ChicagoFire for Stroke Awareness Night on May 13! The first 5,000 fans receive a free UI Health tote w/ Stroke Card.
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You may have noticed updated UI Health signage on the exterior of the hospital. The new sign emphasizes our relationship with the 7 UIC health science colleges & proudly says: We are UI Health! @UICAHS @UIC_Dentistry @uiccom @UICnursing @UICPharm @JaneAddamsColl @uicpublichealth
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To our heroes at UI Health — thank you. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our doctors, nurses, and entire staff on the front lines have been an inspiration. On behalf of all of us at UI Health — thank you. #UIHealthHeroes #WeAreUIHealth #ThisIsUIC @thisisUIC
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The shocking death of actor Chadwick Boseman has put a new focus on #coloncancer. @ShikhaJainMD of @UICancerCenter spoke with @fox32news about the importance of early and regular colon cancer screening.
More: Colon.UIHealth.Care fox32chicago.com/video/84583…
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Tonight is the @ChicagoFire's Stroke Awareness Night! We’ll be @ Fire Fest providing #stroke info & prevention tips.
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UI Health is partnering w/ @KaizenHealth1 on PRONTO, which offers free @lyft rides to patients leaving the hospital. hospital.uillinois.edu/news/…
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UI Health staff: Got your shot?
All UI Health staff have received email invites to schedule their COVID-19 vaccine. UI Health staff can schedule their appointments today in MyChart or by calling the Staff COVID-19 Scheduling Line (x66565).
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We could not be more proud of our nurses’ commitment to excellence in healthcare — every day, and especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful for all you do for our patients and the comfort you provide their families. Thank you!
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Happy Nurses’ Week to our dedicated, committed, hardworking UI Health nurses!
#NursesWeek2022 #NursingElevated #NexusOfHealthcare
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UI Health has cured 25 patients of sickle cell disease. Learn more about our program: UIHealthSickleCell.Care #WorldSickleCellDay @SCDAAorg
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You may have noticed updated UI Health signage on the exterior of the hospital. The new sign emphasizes our relationship with the 7 UIC health science colleges & proudly says: We are UI Health! @UICAHS @UIC_Dentistry @uiccom @UICnursing @UICPharm @JaneAddamsColl @uicpublichealth
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With 11 Mile Square locations throughout Chicago, we are proud to provide quality healthcare close to home: MSHC.UIHealth.care #NHCW17
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The new @UIHealth Specialty Care Building includes:
• 6 floors of patient care space
• 8 operating rooms
• 24 pre-/post-surgery bays
• 182 clinic rooms for Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Transplant, and Urology care, and a pharmacy
bit.ly/3SxmWp1
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In July, UI Health will launch a phase 3 clinical trial to test an RNA-based #COVID19 vaccine. “We want to see if the vaccine will prevent people from getting COVID-19 or if it will prevent people from experiencing severe illness,” said Dr. Richard Novak. hospital.uillinois.edu/news/…
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UI Health has cured 40 patients of #sicklecell disease through stem cell transplant. Through these advances, doctors were able to document the 1st cure of an adult patient w/ congenital dyserythropoietic anemia (CDA), a rare blood disorder. bit.ly/2xal79H #WorldSickleDay
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Chris Dempsey donated a portion of his liver to Heather Krueger. He had no idea he was saving his future wife: hospital.uillinois.edu/news/… #NDLM
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On behalf of @thisisUIC, @UIHealth invites you to join us for the livestream groundbreaking of the new Outpatient Surgery Center & Specialty Clinics building tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 13. The livestream begins at 11:30a, and the program will start at 11:45. hospital.uillinois.edu/patie…
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We are hosting a special one-day COVID vaccine popup in Pilsen this Saturday, May 22! Pilsen residents age 12+ are eligible to get the vaccine at no cost! @thisisUIC’s student Mariachi band, Mariachi Fuego, will be performing during the event! Register at Vaccine.UIHealth.Care
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An anonymous donor provided the marrow that helped treat Vinnie’s leukemia. “The guy who donated mine is a saint!” Vinnie says. Learn more about marrow donation at @BeTheMatch: piped.video/watch?v=2N8956Yr… @DonateLife #DonateLifeMonth @DamianoRondell1
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In July, UI Health will launch a phase 3 clinical trial to test an RNA-based #COVID19 vaccine. “We want to see if the vaccine will prevent people from getting COVID-19 or if it will prevent people from experiencing severe illness,” said Dr. Richard Novak. hospital.uillinois.edu/news/…
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To our heroes at UI Health — thank you. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our doctors, nurses, and entire staff on the front lines have been an inspiration. On behalf of all of us at UI Health — thank you. #UIHealthHeroes #WeAreUIHealth #ThisIsUIC @thisisUIC
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UI Health & the @Cubs go way back (bit.ly/2S4E9cE) & we’re proud to have their support today. Thank you to #CubsCharities for the 75 iPads they gifted to help facilitate connection for our #COVID19 patients! Thank you! (bit.ly/353Te3B) #UIHealthHeroes @thisisUIC
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The Epilepsy Program at UI Health is recognized as a Level 3 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers for expertise in evaluating, monitoring, and treating patients with complex epilepsy. Learn more at Epilepsy.UIHealth.Care
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Join UI Health and @IllinoisKidney for #WorldKidneyDay on March 8. Health screenings include: kidney, diabetes, blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol, HIV/STD, vision/hearing exams, and information about the UI Health Kidney Transplant program: hospital.uillinois.edu/event…
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“We know that our patients often feel left out of the decisions that affect them,” says Dr. Shane Borkowsky, an internal medicine physician at UI Health. “This is a way to create a bridge for them to register to vote.” chicagotribune.com/business/…
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Identical twin sisters Drs. Brandi & Brittani Jackson both are chief residents here at UI Health. @NBCNightlyNews look at their journey to becoming doctors — and how they’re inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders. nbcnews.com/nightly-news/vid… @DrBrittaniJ @medlikeme
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At @UIHealth, we’re creating a new foundation for expert care. Introducing our new Specialty Care Building — a state-of-the-art clinic space and expansive outpatient surgery center. A healthier future starts here.
Visit us at UIHealth.Care
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*One-day COVID-19 vaccine pop-up in Englewood on Saturday, April 10! (Registration required)*
UI Health is hosting a one-day event for free first-dose appointments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for Englewood residents age 18 and older. More info at Vaccine.UIHealth.Care
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Calling systemic racism a public health crisis, a group of three dozen Chicago healthcare organizations, including UI Health, are pledging to do more to overcome health disparities in minority communities and ensure greater health equity across the city.
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Happy #CRNAWeek to all our certified registered nurse anesthetists! Thank you for all you do for our patients!
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If you have heart valve disease or signs of valve disease like shortness of breath or chest pain, the Structural Heart Disease Program at UI Health has minimally invasive treatments that avoid open-heart surgery. Visit Heart.UIHealth.Care to learn more. #HeartMonth
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“It’s a light at the end of the tunnel,” said Dr. Susan Bleasdale, interim chief quality officer at @UIHealth, of the #COVID19vaccine. “I think this is the beginning of what will hopefully be a turn of the tide in the fight against COVID.” bit.ly/3p8rlAe
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Dr. Richard Novak, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UI Health, is joining @GovPritzker Daily #COVID19 Briefing.⬇️
5/19: COVID-19 Daily Briefing nitter.app/i/broadcasts/1dRKZQQrg…
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ICYMI: Yesterday, the first Chicagoans began participating in the #COVID19 vaccine trial at @thisisUIC. hospital.uillinois.edu/news/… @UICnews @UICscience
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When the @Cubs won the 1908 #WorldSeries, they played where UI Health now sits. Take a look at the history: hospital.uillinois.edu/news/… #FlyTheW
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As local masking rules begin to change — including on the @thisisUIC campus — we want to emphasize that @UIHealth's masking policies remain in place: Masks are required at all times in the University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics.
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We are extremely proud and grateful for the strength, resiliency, and courage our staff has shown in response to #COVID19. As we continue to battle this crisis, we want to recognize all the extra efforts going into ensuring that we keep our patients and visitors safe. Thank you!
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Our Miracle on Taylor Street annual employee gift drive provides toys, clothing, books, & donations to less fortunate children and families in our surrounding communities. All UI Health employees are invited to participate! Visit the intranet for more info about sponsoring.
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UI Health is committed to improving your healthcare experience. This Saturday, we'll be going live with our new electronic health record system. During the transition, you may encounter delays during scheduling. We apologize for this inconvenience & appreciate your understanding.
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Ninety-eight UI Health providers across 42 specialties were named among the region's top physicians by @CastleConnolly. Additionally, 28 of the recognized providers were featured in @ChicagoMag's January 2019 "Top Doctors" list. hospital.uillinois.edu/news/…
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At @UIHealth, we’re creating a new foundation for expert care. Introducing our new Specialty Care Building — a state-of-the-art clinic space and expansive outpatient surgery center. A healthier future starts here.
Visit us at UIHealth.Care
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This year, #DoctorsDay takes on even more reverence, as our physicians on the front lines of battling the #COVID19 pandemic. At a time when many are scared & many are sick, we are grateful for all doctors who tirelessly work to keep our neighbors & communities healthy & safe.
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Today we unveiled our remodeled playroom, supported by @StarlightOnline & @NUDM. Photos > facebook.com/UIHealth/posts/…
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.@UofILSystem President Tim Killeen honored 7 @thisisUIC leaders with the Presidential Medallion as part of the system's COVID-19 response and vaccination efforts. hospital.uillinois.edu/news/…
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We used to offer walk-in mammograms the second Wednesday of every month — now we offer them every weekday from noon to 4 pm at Mile Square Health Center (1220 S. Wood St.). No appointments necessary, and financial assistance is for qualified patients: hospital.uillinois.edu/event…
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June 19 is #WorldSickleCellDay. To date, the Sickle Cell Program at UI Health has cured 40 patients of sickle cell disease through stem cell transplantation. Learn more about our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with sickle cell: bit.ly/2RlxtW7
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Robert Selby lost sight at 20. The @argus_bioniceye retinal implant is helping him see again. hospital.uillinois.edu/news/… #SaveYourVisionMonth
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Teaming up with @BCBSIL to serve Medicaid patients giving UI Health Plus’s 40,000 members expanded benefits. buzz.mw/bamb8_f
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You may have noticed updated UI Health signage on the exterior of the hospital. The new sign emphasizes our relationship with the 7 UIC health science colleges & proudly says: We are UI Health! @UICAHS @UIC_Dentistry @uiccom @UICnursing @UICPharm @JaneAddamsColl @uicpublichealth
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We are proud to partner w/ Protect Chicago Plus to deliver the #COVID19vaccine to the Englewood/West Englewood residents.
Story: bit.ly/3cCdTjn
Photos: bit.ly/3rTjGYg
Scheduling: bit.ly/3vyLZgz
@EnglewoodOneH @tmwkenglewood @Join_RAGE @ChiPublicHealth
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Happy #NursePractitioner Week to all our NPs and NPs everywhere! Advance practice nurses positively impact patient care, outcomes, and satisfaction. We are proud and grateful for all you do to meet our patients’ needs. #NPWeek
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The Nurse-Midwifery Practice at UI Health recently was awarded @TheIHI “Triple Aim” Best Practice Award for its achievements in high breastfeeding rates, low preterm birth and cesarean rates, and reporting fiscal variables. Congrats! hospital.uillinois.edu/news/…
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UI Health's Heart Failure and Stroke programs recently received Get With The Guidelines designations from @American_Heart/@American_Stroke, recognizing commitment to providing the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized guidelines. hospital.uillinois.edu/news/…
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*One-day COVID-19 vaccine pop-up in Englewood on Saturday, April 10! (Walk-ins welcome!)*
UI Health is hosting a one-day event for free first-dose appointments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for Englewood residents age 18 and older. More info at Vaccine.UIHealth.Care
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Thank you, @Aetna and @RandomActsofFlowers for your delivery of happiness to our patients. A simple gesture goes a long way. #deliveringhope
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UI Health now is scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for patients eligible to get the vaccine in Phase 1b. Vaccine-eligible UI Health patients can schedule by phone, online, or in MyChart. More information: Vaccine.UIHealth.Care
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“We know that our patients often feel left out of the decisions that affect them,” says Dr. Shane Borkowsky, an internal medicine physician at UI Health. “This is a way to create a bridge for them to register to vote.” chicagotribune.com/business/…
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A mammogram only takes 20 minutes — and it can save your life. Learn more at Mammo.UIHealth.Care. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BCAM
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On #NationalSTEMDay, we’d like to highlight @uic_champions, a program that trains high-school students to become healthcare advocates & leaders in their communities. Students receive training in the @uiccom, followed by an internship in the UI Health ED. healthchampionschicago.com
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.@UIHealth and @thisisuic are celebrating the top-off of the Outpatient Surgery Center & Specialty Clinics building. This is an important milestone and represents a midway point for the project. Learn more and view renderings: OSC.UIHealth.Care piped.video/watch?v=JSc5DYus…
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Anne Gallagher, a UI Health nurse, was rushed here for surgery following an ice-skating fall. “They removed a full hand-size piece of my right skull bone to give my brain room to swell,” Anne says. “Dr. Charbel saved my brain — and saved my life.” Story: hospital.uillinois.edu/patie…
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NOW OPEN! We’re proud to welcome patients, visitors, and staff to our new Hospital Atrium! The two-story lobby, located at the corner of Taylor and Wood Streets, welcomes all guests and enhances the interior ambience of University of Illinois Hospital. hospital.uillinois.edu/news/…
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SOUTH SHORE: COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up this Saturday, June 19, Mile Square Health Center–South Shore (7037 S. Stony Island Ave.) from 1–6pm.
The Pfizer vaccine is available for individuals age 12+ (consent need for those age 12–17). hospital.uillinois.edu/news/…
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“As one of the nation’s largest medical schools, the @uiccom remains committed to providing a high-quality, accessible & affordable education for all our students,” said Dr. Mark Rosenblatt, executive dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. today.uic.edu/university-of-…
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UI Health is committed to a healthier future, which is why we’re providing the COVID vaccine to communities around the city. Chicago, we are here for you. Let’s get to a healthier future — together. Learn more at UIHealth.Care.
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Congrats to our providers named to @CrainsChicago Notable Healthcare Heroes:
• Dept. of Anesthesiology
• Megan Tress, MSN, NP-C
• Christopher Colbert, MD
• Marina Del Rios, MD
• Evelyn Figueroa, MD
• Donna Calvin, PhD, FNP-BC, CNN
• Carissa Tyo, MD
bit.ly/31rH30y
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Dr. Mark Hutchinson, director of Sports Medicine at UI Health, recently was named to the Team USA medical staff for the @Tokyo2020 @Olympics. Dr. Hutchinson also served on the Team USA staff for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. hospital.uillinois.edu/news/…
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In May, 2 rare, 4-way kidney swaps were performed at UI Health — providing kidney transplants to 8 people. "We have never before done 4-way kidney swaps at UI Health, and to do 2 so close together is quite remarkable," said Dr. Enrico Benedett. hospital.uillinois.edu/news/……
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Our story from last fall on Cubs history at UI Health 👉 hospital.uillinois.edu/news/… #FlyTheW
Before Wrigley Field's ivy and "W" flags, there was the West Side Grounds, where the Cubs last won back-to-back World Series. UIC's College of Medicine now sits on the spot. trib.in/2wxYcmU
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Dr. Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health, will join our next Distinguished Scholar Series on 7/14. Register today for event login information: vcha.uic.edu/events/phsp-dss…
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We unveiled our renovated Emergency Department on Jan. 29. The $3.5 million renovation includes a new centrally located nurses' station; large, flat-screen observational dashboard; private pediatric rooms; and a state-of-the-art isolation room. Photos: bit.ly/2nwZdcr
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Thank you to State Rep. Mary Flowers for visiting @UIHealth today and touring the UIC Surgical Innovation & Training Lab. The lab facilitates surgical training for @thisisUIC medical students and residents, and provides robotic surgical training for surgeons across the country.
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