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A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to train health care leaders, foster healthy communities and promote health equity in Illinois and beyond.
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The clinical enterprise of UI Health includes a 438-bed tertiary care hospital, 21 outpatient clinics, 11 federally qualified Mile Square Health Center locations, and a new Specialty Care Building. With a focus on patients and their families, UI Health provides safe, high-quality and cost-effective care.
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The UI Health system includes the academic and research activities of the seven UIC health science colleges, with campuses in Chicago, Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. We have faculty at the forefront of health research, advancing knowledge and clinical practice to promote health and well-being for families and communities.
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UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity for marginalized communities and populations. From community-based models of care, to a Cancer Center working to end disparities in cancer care, to training programs for community health workers, UI Health is addressing structural inequities and social determinants of health.
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UI Health is a regional and national leader in advancing health equity through clinical services, health sciences education, research, and community partnerships, as demonstrated by Vital Signs such as these:
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More Than 1.4 Million Patient Visits at UI Health
In fiscal year 2024, there were a total of 1,440,660 patient visits across the entire academic health enterprise, comprised of the University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics, the Mile Square Health Center health clinics, and faculty-managed clinics in the Colleges of Applied Health Sciences and Dentistry.
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The Number of New Health Sciences Students Enrolled
Among UIC’s academic achievements for the 2024 academic year is the enrollment of 7,782 new students in the seven health sciences colleges. The university also rose to tie for #10 in the nation for social mobility of its students and, according to the U.S. News & World Report rankings, rose one spot to tie at 39th among public national universities and tied at 80th among the top 100 universities in the nation. Read more about UIC’s rankings.
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The Number of Patients Served by the Inclusive Care Clinic
The UIC College of Dentistry’s Inclusive Care Clinic (ICC) has served 1,177 patients since opening in March, 2024. The ICC was designed to provide compassionate oral health care to people with disabilities or special healthcare needs while ensuring their comfort and safety. The clinic can serve up to 28 patients a day, with more than 100 dental students working in the clinic on rotation. The clinic was recently highlighted by the Chicago Tribune.
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Human Rights Campaign Rates UI Health a “High Performer”
For the provision of LGBTQ+ inclusive patient centered care, The Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Health Equality Index (HEI) gave the University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics a rating of 100% for non-discrimination and staff training, patient support and services, and employee benefits and policies. The hospital received an overall rating of 95, which is considered a “high performer”. This is the ninth year UI Health has been recognized by the HEI program.
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U.S News Ranks UIC Programs in the Top 20
In their 2024 rankings of graduate programs, U.S. News & World Report ranked two programs in the College of Nursing, a program in the College of Pharmacy and a program in the School of Public Health as being in the top 20 nationally. The Jane Addams College of Social Work master’s degree program tied for 28th, nationally.
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Total Health Sciences Graduates this Academic Year
The health sciences colleges at UIC graduated a total of 2,376 new healthcare professionals in the 2023-2024 academic year, with 576 students graduating in December 2023, and 1,800 students graduating in May 2024.