We Are UI Health
Introduction
The videos below spotlight the work of people who are pursuing health equity at UI Health. Their mission is to passionately promote health equity and provide excellent care to vulnerable populations and marginalized communities across Chicago and beyond.
UI Health Spotlight: Quality & Safety Accolades
In 2026, UI Health received several important recognitions: an “A” grade from the independent not-for-profit organization Leapfrog Group, which evaluates patient safety at hospitals across the nation; a four-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; and designation as a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes.
In this brief video, UIC Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Dr. Robert Barish chats with UI Health Chief Quality Officer Dr. Sagar Harwani about these new achievements that reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering excellent and compassionate care to patients.
UI Health Spotlight: Magnet® Recognition
On July 23 of this year, the University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics (UI Health) celebrated the important milestone of receiving Magnet Recognition®, joining a small, select group of U.S. healthcare organizations that exemplify the best in nursing care.
In this brief video, UIC Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Dr. Robert Barish chats with UI Health Chief Nursing Officer Tiesa Hughes-Dillard about the significance of this achievement for UI Health and for the patients and communities we serve.
Portrait of Health Equity: Yamilé Molina, PhD
Yamilé Molina, PhD
Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement, University of Illinois Cancer Center
Associate Director, Community Engaged Research, Mile Square Health Center
Associate Professor, UIC School of Public Health
Video captions in English and Spanish
Portrait of Health Equity: Angela Ellison, MSEd
Angela M.Ellison MSEd
Senior Director, Office of Community Engagement and Neighborhood Health Partnerships (OCEAN-HP)
Director, School Based Health Services, Mile Square Health Center
Project Director, UIC Healthy Start
UI Health With the Community
Stories about how UI Health supports community access to excellent healthcare and education.