How to choose a primary care doctor

Finding a primary care provider (PCP) doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Eric Stewart, MD*, shares simple tips to guide your search. With the right PCP, you’ll have a partner in prevention, early detection and long-term health.

Heart-lung transplant saves woman with rare, life-threatening condition

After years of worsening pulmonary hypertension, Donna Parks was told by several hospitals that she was too high-risk for a transplant. She turned to UChicago Medicine — one of the few centers experienced in complex cases — where a coordinated team made her life-saving transplant possible.

From severe spine pain to walking pain-free

Years of severe spine pain brought Michigan resident Kara Galbraith to UChicago Medicine, where experts performed minimally invasive robotic surgery. Today, she's pain-free and active, describing the recovery as "walking-miracle stuff."

5 facts about living kidney donation

April is National Donate Life Month, a time to recognize the power of organ donation and celebrate living donors — including those who choose to give a kidney. This safe process can shorten transplant wait times and give patients a second chance at a healthier future.

Designed for healing: Peek inside the new UChicago Medicine Cancer Pavilion

Reshaping cancer care is in every design detail found in the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion. From natural light and calming colors to smart technology, the space brings together healing environments and advanced cancer treatment. Opening in 2027, it will be Illinois’ first freestanding cancer hospital.

What's the future of IBD care? Join us May 13

Hear directly from UChicago Medicine specialists about the latest advances in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis care. From new treatments to everyday management, this free event is designed to help you feel more informed and supported.