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Blase Polite MD procedure

Colonoscopy made simple: Physician highlights important, easy-to-schedule screenings at UChicago Medicine Crown Point

Dr. Blase Polite, physician-in-chief at UChicago Medicine Crown Point, shares his own colonoscopy experience at the Crown Point multispecialty facility.

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How to age gracefully: 5 proven tips from a UChicago Medicine geriatrician

Aging well starts with a positive mindset. Dr. Stacie Levine of UChicago Medicine's South Shore Senior Center shares simple tips for older adults to stay active, nourished and connected.

Marquita McCarter

Improving access to care: patient advocate program celebrates 20 years

Celebrating 20 years, UChicago Medicine’s Medical Home and Specialty Care Connection program has connected nearly 100,000 patients to care through trusted patient advocates, who help families manage follow-up care and access critical community resources.

Lisa Howard

Cancer survivor encourages Black patients to enroll in clinical trials

Participating in a clinical trial inspired cancer survivor Lisa Howard to help others by becoming a patient advocate.