How we're making a difference in community health

Your support can help promote equity and reduce healthcare disparities on Chicago’s South Side.

As the only academic medical center on the South Side, UChicago Medicine is committed to improving community members’ health and wellness.

Chicago’s South Side is a collection of vibrant, diverse, and culturally rich communities. Yet, generations of disinvestment have contributed to high rates of chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as violence.

Through the Urban Health Initiative, community-based partnerships, and philanthropic support, we:

Support holistic recovery by treating more than physical wounds in our Level 1 trauma centers

Connect residents to care and resources through a network of embedded health workers

Prepare diverse high school and college students to pursue careers in medicine

Promote healthier communities by targeting health priorities and disparities among South Side residents.

Community Impact

We are committed to addressing systemic racism and dedicating our resources and research toward achieving health equity and the highest standards of patient care.