UI Health and Cook County Health Partnership will Expand Medical Care, Education and Research
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The University of Illinois College of Medicine and Cook County Health, one of the largest public health systems in the country, have expanded their multi-faceted collaborative partnership that began in 2021. This new agreement galvanizes the collective expertise across clinical care teams, medical education and research from Cook County Health, the University of Illinois Chicago and UI Health, the university’s academic health enterprise, to meet the needs of patients and communities.
At a time when the health care landscape is increasingly uncertain and rapidly evolving due to federal budget cuts and policy shifts, collaborations between public institutions like UIC and Cook County Health are more important than ever, according to the two institutions. By aligning missions, sharing expertise and maximizing resources, these partnerships strengthen the health care safety net and ensure patients continue to receive high-quality, accessible care regardless of their income or insurance status.
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As the development of this relationship continues to unfold, it will open up enormous benefits and opportunities for the patients, students, faculty and medical professionals of both of our organizations. The greatest benefits will be to the communities that rely on the medical expertise and the access to health care that both of our organizations provide.
This transformational partnership between Cook County Health and UI Health is still just the beginning. By continuing to architect dedicated frameworks for visioning and strategy implementation, Cook County Health and UI Health are committed to the future of health care in Chicago and beyond.
The combined resources of Cook County Health and UI Health — two leading public health care providers in Cook County and in Illinois — across the clinical, educational and research fields will help advance health equity among our shared communities and patient populations.
These efforts are focused on harnessing our collective expertise and shared mission of delivering quality health care for all. With this collaboration, we’ve recognized the importance of a public-public partnership for providing access and excellence to clinical care, training and research for the communities and patients both of our organizations serve.
