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Patient advocate program reduces repeat ED visits
September 25, 2025
2025 RBC Race for the Kids at Comer Children’s to take place October 5
September 17, 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.