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How to prevent (and recover from) norovirus, the stomach bug that’s surging
Most commonly known as stomach flu, norovirus is a highly contagious virus that generally spreads hand to mouth 12 to 36 hours after exposure. Learn how norovirus is contracted — and how to stay safe.

'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.

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.

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.



