Health & Wellness
Only one Illinois health-care facility has ever been included in U.S. News & World Report's honor roll of the best American hospitals: The University of Chicago Medical Center. Our breakthrough therapies and cutting-edge research have kept us at the forefront of medicine for more than 75 years, and the University is equally committed to the health and well being of our community members. For example:
- The University of Chicago Medical Center provides more than $53 million annually in free medical care while treating more Medicaid beneficiaries than any other private hospital in Illinois.
- Each year, University-run medical clinics immunize 20,000 neighborhood children and treat 100,000 people.
- The Center for Healthy Families provides free services to the children in our community who need it most, including babies with extremely low birth weights and children who are most susceptible to neglect and abuse.
- The Healthy Communities Access Program helps South Side residents connect with local health-care providers regardless of their ability to pay.
- Athletics programs, such as the Community Swim School and the Super Summer Sports Camp, provide recreation and fitness opportunities to local children.
Health Outreach Programs
- Adolescent Substance Abuse Program
- Asthma Center
- Center for Healthy Families
- Chicago SAFE KIDS Campaign
- Child Protective Services
- Classes & Support Groups
- Community Health Initiative
- Friend Family Health Center
- Health Screenings at Community Events
- Healthy Communities Access Program (HCAP)
- HIV/AIDS Awareness Program
- Pediatric Immunization Program
- Ronald McDonald Care Mobile for Oral Healthcare
- University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital Mobile Healthcare Van
- Washington Park Children's Clinic
Fitness Programs
