UChicago Medicine surgery team completes 500th cardiac robotic procedure
Published Fri 5/5/17
The University of Chicago Medicine's robotic surgery team, led by Husam H. Balkhy, MD, hit a milestone last month when they treated their 500th patient to repair a heart valve and an irregular heartbeat using a robotic totally endoscopic approach.
Transplant patient was able to have her wedding before surgery
Published Mon 11/20/17
Kristin Roberts and her longtime boyfriend wanted to get married before she had a heart transplant. Since she was unable to leave the hospital, we decided to throw the couple a wedding.
Playing the piano helps patient after heart transplant
Published Mon 11/20/17
Amateur musician and heart failure patient, Moshe Einav, played the piano in the hospital lobby every day before his transplant.
Improving asthma treatment for kids on the South Side of Chicago
Published Tue 9/25/18
The University of Chicago Medicine's Urban Health Initiative and the Department of Pediatrics are leading a collaboration of health providers to develop the South Side Pediatric Asthma Center.
Making spirits bright: Celebrating the holiday season at Comer Children’s
Published Fri 12/22/17
The entire team at Comer Children’s Hospital works hard to bring holiday magic to our patients.
12 tips for diabetic foot care during COVID-19
Published Wed 4/15/20
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important for patients with diabetes to care for their feet and avoid ending up in the hospital. Two doctors from UChicago Medicine's Kovler Diabetes Center share their diabetic foot care tips.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for stroke survivors, neurology patients and caregivers
Published Thu 4/16/20
University of Chicago Medicine neurologist and Chair of the Department of Neurology, Shyam Prabhakaran, MD, MS, answers questions about coronavirus for neurology patients and stroke survivors.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and GI symptoms in kids
Published Fri 5/1/20
Pediatric gastroenterologists Ruba Azzam, MD, MPH, and Ritu Verma, MD, advise parents and caregivers about coronavirus and GI symptoms in kids with digestive diseases.
How COVID-19 can impact pregnancy
Published Fri 9/10/21
Maternal-fetal medicine physician Sarosh Rana, MD, MPH, answer common questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers
Published Thu 1/7/21
University of Chicago Medicine medical oncologist Sonali M. Smith, MD, and gynecologic oncologist Nita Karnik Lee, MD, MPH, answer questions about coronavirus for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.