Ranked best in Illinois for cancer care

For the third year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked UChicago Medicine the top hospital in Illinois for cancer care.

This honor reflects the dedication of our physicians, researchers, and care teams — and the trust of our patients. UChicago Medicine also earned national recognition in nine other specialties, including a top 20 ranking for gastroenterology & GI surgery.

Walking faster could help older adults stay fit

Even small changes in daily movement can help reduce frailty risk and support long-term well-being. A new UChicago Medicine study found that older adults who increased their walking pace by just 14 steps per minute — about the difference between a casual stroll and a brisk walk — showed meaningful improvements in strength, stamina and independence.

'Just keep smiling': How 5-year-old Harlow beat leukemia

When Harlow Mosley was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood leukemia, her family’s world was turned upside down. After facing an uncommon allergy to chemotherapy, her care team at UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital worked quickly to adjust her treatment plan. Today, Harlow is in remission, back to her bright and joyful self — a testament to her strength, her family’s love and the expert care that helped her through every step.

What every man should know about hormones, sexual health and prostate care

From testosterone levels to erectile dysfunction and prostate health, it’s natural to have questions about your body as you age. At UChicago Medicine’s Men’s Wellness Clinic, our experts take a comprehensive approach to men’s health, offering guidance on hormones, fertility, cancer prevention and more — so you can feel informed, proactive and in control of your health at any stage of life.

A global leader in focal therapy treatments for prostate cancer

UChicago Medicine is a leader in focal therapy, performing more than 300 procedures to date. These minimally invasive treatments target only the tumor — not the entire prostate — helping patients recover faster with fewer side effects. As the only hospital in Chicago to offer the full range of focal therapy options, we’re advancing prostate cancer care while protecting quality of life.

Back on the golf course after minimally invasive spine surgery

When severe back pain threatened to end his active lifestyle, 41-year-old Jonathan Boulahanis found relief through a 45-minute minimally invasive surgery. For many patients with herniated discs, a microdiscectomy offers a life-changing alternative to spinal fusion — easing pain, restoring mobility and gets patients like Jonathan back to doing what they love.