Latest news from University of Chicago Medical Center on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/brenda-battle-to-retire-after-12-years-of-leading-uchicago-medicine-s-community-health-transformation-and-dei-work/?sc=rsin /articles/brenda-battle-to-retire-after-12-years-of-leading-uchicago-medicine-s-community-health-transformation-and-dei-work/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:05:19 EST The University of Chicago Medicine announced Brenda Battle's retirement following a 12-year tenure highlighted by increased community investment, expanded access to care and strengthened community partnerships. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/harry-trosman-psychiatrist-1924-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/harry-trosman-psychiatrist-1924-2024/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:05:37 EST Trosman, who studied the psychological roots of emotional suffering and dreams, worked at UChicago for 70 years. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/david-freedman-named-chair-of-the-department-of-neurobiology/?sc=rsin /articles/david-freedman-named-chair-of-the-department-of-neurobiology/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:05:28 EST Freedman succeeds S. Murray Sherman, who has been chair since 2006. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/declining-senses-can-impact-mental-health-and-loneliness-in-aging-adults/?sc=rsin /articles/declining-senses-can-impact-mental-health-and-loneliness-in-aging-adults/?sc=rsin Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:05:27 EST UChicago researchers found that people who develop sensory disabilities with age tend to have worse mental health, and that different types of sensory disability are associated with different aspects of mental health. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/uchicago-lands-7-4-million-grant-to-study-how-cells-adapt-to-surroundings/?sc=rsin /articles/uchicago-lands-7-4-million-grant-to-study-how-cells-adapt-to-surroundings/?sc=rsin Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:05:55 EST Eight-member team from UChicago and Northwestern will launch the Cellular Adaptation Lab to study how fundamental cellular behaviors are linked to disease and responses to climate change. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/university-of-chicago-medicine-and-boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-northwest-indiana-partner-to-support-healthy-kids-and-communities/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-chicago-medicine-and-boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-northwest-indiana-partner-to-support-healthy-kids-and-communities/?sc=rsin Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:05:28 EST UChicago Medicine is dedicating $300,000 over three years to help improve social-emotional well-being of BGCGNWI youth participants and families University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/sara-szuchet-multiple-sclerosis-researcher-1932-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/sara-szuchet-multiple-sclerosis-researcher-1932-2024/?sc=rsin Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:05:16 EST Szuchet was a pioneering multiple sclerosis researcher and trailblazer for women in academia who served on the UChicago faculty for 45 years. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/comer-children-s-emergency-department-granted-2024-lantern-award-for-leadership-innovation/?sc=rsin /articles/comer-children-s-emergency-department-granted-2024-lantern-award-for-leadership-innovation/?sc=rsin Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:05:38 EST Comer Children's is one of 94 emergency departments across the United States to receive a Lantern Award this year. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/seven-bsd-faculty-named-as-chan-zuckerberg-biohub-chicago-investigators/?sc=rsin /articles/seven-bsd-faculty-named-as-chan-zuckerberg-biohub-chicago-investigators/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:05:18 EST Scientists will work either solo or in teams on projects related to inflammation and the functions of the immune system. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/uchicago-medicine-geriatric-care-training-program-receives-5-million-grant/?sc=rsin /articles/uchicago-medicine-geriatric-care-training-program-receives-5-million-grant/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:05:05 EST The Supporting Healthy Aging Resources & Education (SHARE) Network has received $5 million in additional federal funds to train and support Illinois healthcare workers and community groups serving geriatric patient populations. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/yeman-collier-to-join-uchicago-medicine-as-chief-information-officer/?sc=rsin /articles/yeman-collier-to-join-uchicago-medicine-as-chief-information-officer/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:05:47 EST Yeman Collier has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the University of Chicago Medicine health system, effective July 29, 2024. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/social-vulnerability-linked-with-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorders/?sc=rsin /articles/social-vulnerability-linked-with-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorders/?sc=rsin Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:00:00 EST Researchers uncovered strong links between social vulnerability and the prevalence and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders in the U.S. The results could reshape public health policies to better serve systemically disadvantaged populations. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/u-s-news-ranks-10-of-university-of-chicago-medical-center-s-programs-among-nation-s-best-with-cancer-and-ent-rated-highest-in-illinois/?sc=rsin /articles/u-s-news-ranks-10-of-university-of-chicago-medical-center-s-programs-among-nation-s-best-with-cancer-and-ent-rated-highest-in-illinois/?sc=rsin Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:05:59 EST U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list ranks University of Chicago Medical Center's Cancer and ENT programs highest in Illinois, with Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, and Urology also rated among the nation's best. These standings position UCMC as one of only 25 hospitals nationwide to have at least 10 ranked specialties. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/clinical-grade-microbiome-drug-manufacturing-facility-opens-at-uchicago/?sc=rsin /articles/clinical-grade-microbiome-drug-manufacturing-facility-opens-at-uchicago/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:05:57 EST The first of its kind at an academic institution, the facility gives experts the capability to put live bacteria into capsules that can be administered safely to patients in clinical trials. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/george-bakris-internationally-recognized-hypertension-expert-1952-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/george-bakris-internationally-recognized-hypertension-expert-1952-2024/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:05:35 EST Bakris served on the UChicago faculty for 18 years and was director of the Comprehensive Hypertension Center. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/jeffrey-matthews-md-appointed-university-of-chicago-health-system-surgeon-in-chief/?sc=rsin /articles/jeffrey-matthews-md-appointed-university-of-chicago-health-system-surgeon-in-chief/?sc=rsin Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:05:42 EST In addition to serving as System Surgeon-in-Chief, Matthews will continue his role as Chair of the Department of Surgery. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/new-leadership-roles-at-uchicago-medicine-emily-chase-alesia-coe-and-deval-daily/?sc=rsin /articles/new-leadership-roles-at-uchicago-medicine-emily-chase-alesia-coe-and-deval-daily/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:05:53 EST The health system announced a series of leadership promotions, including Emily Chase as Executive Vice President and UCMC Chief Operating Officer, Alesia Coe as Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, and Deval Daily as Chief Operational Transformation Officer University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/study-led-by-uchicago-medicine-physician-finds-new-treatment-for-ulcerative-colitis/?sc=rsin /articles/study-led-by-uchicago-medicine-physician-finds-new-treatment-for-ulcerative-colitis/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:05:02 EST People with ulcerative colitis may soon have a new medication available to help them, thanks to a global study led by University of Chicago Medicine's David T. Rubin, MD. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/uchicago-joins-multisite-study-to-improve-health-of-asian-americans-native-hawaiians-and-pacific-islanders/?sc=rsin /articles/uchicago-joins-multisite-study-to-improve-health-of-asian-americans-native-hawaiians-and-pacific-islanders/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:05:35 EST The University of Chicago is among five clinical sites conducting a first-of-its-kind study aimed at uncovering risk factors and targeted interventions to better prevent disease in Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. The study will examine 10,000 people -- with a focus on cardiovascular, lung and mental health, as well as social influences on health. University of Chicago Medical Center /articles/south-side-community-based-violence-prevention-summer-programs-awarded-150-000-by-southland-rise/?sc=rsin /articles/south-side-community-based-violence-prevention-summer-programs-awarded-150-000-by-southland-rise/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:05:49 EST Southland RISE, a collaborative between the trauma recovery programs of the University of Chicago Medicine and Advocate Health Care, is providing $150,000 of funding to 19 programs that will reach as many as 8,500 community members. University of Chicago Medical Center