Celebrating five years of the Center for Care and Discovery On February 23, 2013, the staff at UChicago Medicine moved the first patient into the Center for Care and Discovery — a new 10-story, 1.2 million-square-foot adult hospital. Since then, the hospital has become the bustling hub of our medical campus, providing a home for specialty and advanced care with a focus on cancer, gastrointestinal disease, neuroscience, surgery, cardiology and high-tech medical imaging. 5 FAST FACTS ABOUT OUR FIRST FIVE YEARS:
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Our network is growing A Flossmoor medical practice that provides primary and specialty care, including management of diabetes, endocrine disorders and kidney disease, has joined UChicago Medicine’s expanding network of medical providers and locations. The practice formerly associated with Horizon Healthcare Associates — includes three family practice physicians, an internist, four nephrologists and an endocrinologist. These highly skilled, compassionate physicians will provide a full range of care in a community setting while also helping their patients access UChicago Medicine’s world-class specialists more easily.
THE FLOSSMOOR PRACTICE Located at the Ingalls Family Care Center 19550 Governors Highway Suite 2000. For appointments, call 708-957-8750 or visit uchospitals.edu/flossmoor to learn more.
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It can feel overwhelming to travel a long distance for medical care. Introducing our new concierge service — Destination: UChicago Medicine — now helping patients and families who come from across the country for care on our medical campus in Hyde Park.
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» Other special requests before your arrival and during your visit Email us and let us know how we may assist you: DestinationUChicago@uchospitals.edu
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