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January 29, 2013

Partnership to help transform Medicaid system

UIC is one of only seven public universities across the nation to partner with its state Medicaid agency to create more efficient programs and save money.

Kirstie Danielson

January 28, 2013

Islet transplant may slow atherosclerosis

Researcher Kirstie Danielson found positive results after Islet transplantation for type 1 diabetes.

January 16, 2013

Oral health important even in tough economy

College of Dentistry clinics have lost nearly 4,500 patients — the majority low income — since last year when the legislature eliminated adult dental services from its Medicaid program.

Stephen Hwang recieves a flu shot

January 8, 2013

Flu shots urged as influenza on rise

As more cases of influenza are reported, it’s time to get a flu shot, says a UIC epidemiologist.

Melissa Stockwell horizontal

December 21, 2012

Helping others get back on their feet

After losing her leg to a roadside bomb in Iraq, “I decided to look ahead, accept that it happened and get on with my life,” says Melissa Stockwell.

Robert Winn

December 19, 2012

New leaders at UI Health to enhance patient-centered care

UI Health has recruited four top health care executives to its leadership team.

December 11, 2012

Exhibit 4 Smiles delivers holiday gifts to Children’s Hospital University of Illinois

The holidays arrive early for chronically ill children at Children’s Hospital University of Illinois when Exhibit 4 Smiles volunteers deliver hand-selected gifts to more than 100 kids.

Dignitaries at the Mile Square groundbreaking ceremony

December 5, 2012

Work begins on new Mile Square Health Center facility

University, government and community leaders came together Monday to break ground for a new Mile Square Health Center facility several blocks from the UI Hospital.

Vicente Fernández Gómez, center, with (L-R) UIC surgeon Jose Oberholzer, the singer’s friend and physician Roberto Esquivel Ruano, and UIC surgeons Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti and Enrico Benedetti.

November 28, 2012

Renowned Mexican singer recovering after robotic surgery

Renowned Mexican singer Vicente Fernández Gómez traveled from his home country to undergo robotic surgery at the UI Hospital Nov. 8.

Woman having blood drawn

November 28, 2012

Genetic test personalizes blood thinner medication

Patients suffering from dangerous blood clots will receive genetic testing to help health professionals at the UI Health System prescribe the proper dose of the blood-thinner warfarin.

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