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Miami Herald
16 hours ago
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- Miami Herald
UChicago Medicine hopes to expand its cancer care nationwide, announces first affiliation with Kansas hospital
UChicago Medicine hopes to expand its cancer care across the country - becoming the latest hospital system to try to grow by working with health systems outside its home turf. UChicago Medicine announced its first affiliation Tuesday with AdventHealth Cancer Institute Shawnee Mission in the Kansas City area. As part of the affiliation, patients at the Kansas cancer institute will have access to UChicago Medicine treatments, clinical trials and second opinions from UChicago Medicine doctors. The Kansas cancer institute will remain an independent entity but align with UChicago Medicine when it comes to standards in clinical care, medical education and research. A UChicago Medicine spokesperson did not answer questions about the financial details of the arrangement. The UChicago Medicine Cancer Network is "uniquely positioned to provide expertise nationwide," said Dr. Kunle Odunsi, director of the UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. U.S. News & World Report ranks University of Chicago Medical Center as the 12th best hospital for cancer in the country and the best hospital for cancer in the Chicago area. "The goal is to take these types of opportunities to communities where patients live so that a patient in Kansas does not have to travel to Chicago to receive UChicago Cancer Center type of care," Odunsi said. "They can remain in their local area and have incredible access just like anyone who lives in our region." Dr. Brenda Shoup, medical director of AdventHealth Cancer Institute, said in a news release, "We're bringing nationally recognized expertise and innovation to our community - ensuring our patients have access to the latest treatments and research without having to travel far." It could be the first of a number of affiliations for the UChicago Medicine Cancer Network. UChicago Medicine is beginning discussions with other health systems about additional affiliations, Odunsi said. "We continue to invest (locally) but we believe that we have a lot to offer beyond our local region, a lot to offer across the country, so there is no specific number right now (of possible affiliations) but where the opportunities arise we will take advantage of those opportunities," Odunsi said. UChicago Medicine joins a growing trend, as it works to collaborate with health systems across the country for cancer care. Rush University System for Health partnered with University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center last year. U.S. News & World Report ranks MD Anderson Cancer Center as the No. 1 cancer hospital in the country. Related Articles • Mokena fundraiser offers connections for people with neuromuscular disease • Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination • US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice • Abbott Laboratories scores a win in federal court, as it faces hundreds of suits over formula for preterm babies • ICE spared him from deportation to Venezuela. He donated a kidney to save his ailing brother in the Chicago area. Under that partnership, the Rush Cancer Center was renamed as the Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center. Rush said, when the partnership was announced, it would allow protocols and cancer treatment plans at Rush to mirror those available at MD Anderson, give patients access to more clinical trials, and allow Rush doctors to consult with MD Anderson doctors on treatment decisions. Rush is one of seven health systems across the country that have partnered with the MD Anderson Cancer Network. Northwestern Medicine also, in the past year, announced collaborations with multiple Florida health systems. In June, Northwestern announced a collaboration with Florida's BayCare that would give BayCare access to more medical treatments, clinical research and training opportunities for current and future physicians in west central Florida. Last fall, Northwestern said it would collaborate with Florida's Naples Comprehensive Health, allowing Naples' to take advantage of Northwestern's clinical trials, oncology experts and offer its patients second opinions from Northwestern doctors. Health systems are increasingly focusing on cancer care, with demand climbing as baby boomers age. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has projected a 49% increase in annual cancer cases between 2015 and 2050. Chicago-area hospitals have been working to expand and improve their cancer offerings locally as well. UChicago Medicine is building a 575,000-square-foot freestanding cancer hospital on Chicago's South Side. Scheduled to open in 2027, that cancer center is intended to give South Side residents greater access to cancer care while attracting patients from across the region. Northwestern is also hoping to build a new tower on its Streeterville campus with more than 200 beds that would also consolidate oncology services now spread across five buildings on the hospital campus. Endeavor Health is adding a two-story addition to its Knowles Cancer Center at Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital, and converting a floor of the Galter Medical Pavillion at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital into a cancer space with additional rooms. UChicago Medicine previously acquired a controlling interest in four AdventHealth hospitals in west suburban Bolingbrook, Glendale Heights, Hinsdale and La Grange. That deal, however, involved only AdventHealth's Great Lakes Region. AdventHealth has hospitals and care sites across nine states. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Daywatch: UChicago Medicine hopes to expand cancer care nationwide
Good morning, Chicago. UChicago Medicine hopes to expand its cancer care across the country — becoming the latest hospital system to try to grow by working with health systems outside its home turf. UChicago Medicine announced its first affiliation this morning with AdventHealth Cancer Institute Shawnee Mission in the Kansas City area. As part of the affiliation, patients at the Kansas cancer institute will have access to UChicago Medicine treatments, clinical trials and second opinions from UChicago Medicine doctors. The Kansas cancer institute will remain an independent entity but align with UChicago Medicine when it comes to standards in clinical care, medical education and research. The UChicago Medicine Cancer Network is 'uniquely positioned to provide expertise nationwide,' said Dr. Kunle Odunsi, director of the UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. U.S. News & World Report ranks University of Chicago Medical Center as the 12th best hospital for cancer in the country and the best hospital for cancer in the Chicago area. Read the full story from the Tribune's Lisa Schencker. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day, including a look at storm cleanup efforts across the Chicago area, Angel Reese's return to the Sky and which coffee chain with a cult following is opening in the suburbs. Today's eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History From the flooded basements on the city's Southwest Side to a flooded riverwalk in Naperville, thousands across Chicago and the suburbs were affected by storms Monday night into early yesterday. Damages were only made worse by the weekend's storms, a meteorologist said. Prisco's Family Market on Aurora's West Side closed until further notice after storm damage Oswego East High School returning to in-person classes today following storm damage The departure of Texas Democrats who spent two weeks in suburban Chicago evading a vote in their state on a Republican-backed redrawing of congressional district boundaries has not ended the conversation on partisan gerrymandering in Illinois. A bipartisan pair of former high-level officials from President Barack Obama's administration yesterday began their public push to stop state lawmakers from directly drawing their own district boundaries, a change they argue would mean more competitive elections and a General Assembly that better represents the will of the voters. The 285,000-square-foot riverfront tower at 1229 W. Concord Place, meant to be the centerpiece of a vibrant life sciences complex, sits empty on the southern end of the mostly vacant Lincoln Yards. Sterling Bay completed the building two years ago amid high hopes for both Lincoln Yards and the city's life sciences industry, but failed to attract any tenants. Longtime Chicago political activist and author Rebecca Sive's passion for advocacy and desire for social change led her to organize for the American Jewish Committee and co-found and lead the Midwest Women's Center. Sive worked on the campaign of the late Mayor Harold Washington, who, after winning election in 1983, appointed her to the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners. She was also executive director of the Chicago-based Playboy Foundation. Angel Reese was cleared to play for the Chicago Sky last night against the Seattle Storm at Wintrust Arena after missing nine of the last 10 games with a lower back injury. Reese sat out the final game before the All-Star break July 16 with a leg injury, then fully participated in the All-Star Game and the rest of the weekend activities and played in the Sky's first game back July 22. Following their 6-4 win in Game 1, the Cubs (72-54) secured their first doubleheader sweep since May 4, 2021, against the Los Angeles Dodgers and only their second against the Brewers, the other occurring Aug. 16, 2016. Column: With change in the air, Cubs bounce back for a 6-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers As Cubs' Kyle Tucker sits for a mental reset, the slumping slugger continues to search for answers It will be a quick turnaround for the Bears this week with the preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs looming Friday night. After Sunday's 38-0 drubbing of the Buffalo Bills, the Bears had Monday off. Here's the news out of Halas Hall yesterday. Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination. Dutch Bros Coffee, a java chain with something of a cult following, wants to lock down its first suburban Chicago location in Naperville. With stores already being built in Edwardsville and Urbana, company representatives will go before the Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission tomorrow to present plans for a third Illinois location. On this day in 1965: After arriving quietly at Chicago's Midway Airport, the Beatles played a day-night doubleheader at Comiskey Park. More than 50,000 incessantly screaming fans drowned out the Beatles during the 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows. John Lennon, then 24, was not annoyed. 'They pay good prices to get in (top tickets, $5.50). Who are we to say whether or not they should scream?' Solve the daily Crossword
Chicago Tribune
a day ago
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Daywatch: UChicago Medicine hopes to expand cancer care nationwide
Good morning, Chicago. UChicago Medicine hopes to expand its cancer care across the country — becoming the latest hospital system to try to grow by working with health systems outside its home turf. UChicago Medicine announced its first affiliation this morning with AdventHealth Cancer Institute Shawnee Mission in the Kansas City area. As part of the affiliation, patients at the Kansas cancer institute will have access to UChicago Medicine treatments, clinical trials and second opinions from UChicago Medicine doctors. The Kansas cancer institute will remain an independent entity but align with UChicago Medicine when it comes to standards in clinical care, medical education and research. The UChicago Medicine Cancer Network is 'uniquely positioned to provide expertise nationwide,' said Dr. Kunle Odunsi, director of the UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. U.S. News & World Report ranks University of Chicago Medical Center as the 12th best hospital for cancer in the country and the best hospital for cancer in the Chicago area. Read the full story from the Tribune's Lisa Schencker. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day, including a look at storm cleanup efforts across the Chicago area, Angel Reese's return to the Sky and which coffee chain with a cult following is opening in the suburbs. Today's eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History From the flooded basements on the city's Southwest Side to a flooded riverwalk in Naperville, thousands across Chicago and the suburbs were affected by storms Monday night into early yesterday. Damages were only made worse by the weekend's storms, a meteorologist said. The departure of Texas Democrats who spent two weeks in suburban Chicago evading a vote in their state on a Republican-backed redrawing of congressional district boundaries has not ended the conversation on partisan gerrymandering in Illinois. A bipartisan pair of former high-level officials from President Barack Obama's administration yesterday began their public push to stop state lawmakers from directly drawing their own district boundaries, a change they argue would mean more competitive elections and a General Assembly that better represents the will of the voters. The 285,000-square-foot riverfront tower at 1229 W. Concord Place, meant to be the centerpiece of a vibrant life sciences complex, sits empty on the southern end of the mostly vacant Lincoln Yards. Sterling Bay completed the building two years ago amid high hopes for both Lincoln Yards and the city's life sciences industry, but failed to attract any tenants. Longtime Chicago political activist and author Rebecca Sive's passion for advocacy and desire for social change led her to organize for the American Jewish Committee and co-found and lead the Midwest Women's Center. Sive worked on the campaign of the late Mayor Harold Washington, who, after winning election in 1983, appointed her to the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners. She was also executive director of the Chicago-based Playboy Foundation. Angel Reese was cleared to play for the Chicago Sky last night against the Seattle Storm at Wintrust Arena after missing nine of the last 10 games with a lower back injury. Reese sat out the final game before the All-Star break July 16 with a leg injury, then fully participated in the All-Star Game and the rest of the weekend activities and played in the Sky's first game back July 22. Following their 6-4 win in Game 1, the Cubs (72-54) secured their first doubleheader sweep since May 4, 2021, against the Los Angeles Dodgers and only their second against the Brewers, the other occurring Aug. 16, 2016. It will be a quick turnaround for the Bears this week with the preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs looming Friday night. After Sunday's 38-0 drubbing of the Buffalo Bills, the Bears had Monday off. Here's the news out of Halas Hall yesterday. Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination. Dutch Bros Coffee, a java chain with something of a cult following, wants to lock down its first suburban Chicago location in Naperville. With stores already being built in Edwardsville and Urbana, company representatives will go before the Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission tomorrow to present plans for a third Illinois location. On this day in 1965: After arriving quietly at Chicago's Midway Airport, the Beatles played a day-night doubleheader at Comiskey Park. More than 50,000 incessantly screaming fans drowned out the Beatles during the 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows. John Lennon, then 24, was not annoyed. 'They pay good prices to get in (top tickets, $5.50). Who are we to say whether or not they should scream?'
