Health equity matters. That’s why the University of Chicago Medicine has made significant investments towards community benefits on Chicago’s South Side and in the south suburbs. Over the past 10 years, UChicago Medicine’s reported community investments have totaled more than $5 billion.
These investments help reduce the health disparities that disproportionately affect South Side and south suburban residents. This means improving access to healthcare and other resources; conducting screenings to prevent severe disease; and funding grassroots organizations that help prevent violence in their communities. Investments also help cover medical expenses for patients with financial need, and support research and training for the next generation of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
In fiscal 2023, UChicago Medicine’s community benefit investment was $730.9 million – including $636.6 million through the University of Chicago Medical Center in Hyde Park and $94.3 million through UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial in Harvey, Illinois.
Community benefit investments and initiatives are guided by UChicago Medicine’s Urban Health Initiative, along with its two Community Advisory Councils and many key partnerships.
Learn more about how these investments are helping community members live their healthiest lives.
