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Primary care in Chicago: 3 ways to find a PCP

Learn easy ways to choose a primary care physician, their role in preventive and ongoing healthcare, and why having one is important for your long-term well-being.

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'It's not possible, I'm only 48': One woman's colorectal cancer journey

Alena Knezevic, diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer at 48, underwent treatment at UChicago Medicine and is now in remission, highlighting the importance of early evaluation for symptoms.

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Heart-lung transplant saves woman with rare form of pulmonary hypertension

Donna Parks, diagnosed with rare pulmonary arterial hypertension, faced heart and lung failure. After being deemed too high-risk for surgery at other places, she received a successful double transplant at UChicago Medicine and is now recovering.

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‘Walking-miracle stuff’: Minimally-invasive robotic spine fusion surgery cures woman’s severe leg pain

A Michigan woman overcame severe spinal issues and osteoporosis with minimally invasive robotic fusion surgery at UChicago Medicine. Today, she's pain-free, walking and enjoying an active life.