How to age gracefully: 5 proven tips from a geriatrician

Aging well comes down to building the right habits. From daily movement and brain exercises to better sleep and nutrition, UChicago Medicine experts share practical ways to strengthen your body and mind. With these routines in place, you can stay healthy, independent and confident at any age.

Time to get a flu shot — protect yourself and others

The best defense against influenza is the flu shot. Getting vaccinated not only lowers your risk of getting sick, it also helps keep your family, friends and coworkers safe. For the strongest protection, get your flu shot in early fall before flu season peaks.

We are offering flu shots for adults and children through March 31, 2026. Our flu clinics are conveniently located across the South Side, downtown Chicago, the southwest suburbs and Northwest Indiana.

Understanding stress vs. urgency incontinence

Bladder leakage is common, but it’s not a normal part of aging. Our urogynecology experts explain the difference between stress and urgency incontinence in women, why they happen and what treatment options are available to help you regain control and confidence.

A groundbreaking bloodless heart transplant gave a teen a second chance at life

When every other hospital said no, UChicago Medicine’s transplant team said yes — performing the world’s first bloodless heart transplant on a single-ventricle patient. Learn how expert surgeons took on a surgery no one else would attempt and gave 18-year-old Maddox McCullough a healthy future.

UChicago Medicine Cancer Network expands nationwide with first affiliate in Kansas

We are bringing world-class cancer expertise to more communities across the country. The launch of the UChicago Medicine Cancer Network — with AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Kansas as its first national affiliate — will expand access to advanced treatments, clinical trials and innovative research, transforming cancer care from discovery to recovery.

Athlete wins gold following colon surgery to treat ulcerative colitis

When 73-year-old basketball player Mel Mocco learned he would need an ostomy bag after colon surgery, he feared his active lifestyle was over. With expert care at UChicago Medicine, he returned to the court, won a world championship gold medal and proved that life with an ostomy can be full, active and inspiring.