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University of Chicago Medical Center's Cancer Program Ranked #1 in Illinois for Third Consecutive Year

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The University of Chicago Medical Center's Cancer program has solidified its position as the best in Illinois for the third consecutive year, earning a top ranking in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025-26 Best Hospitals rankings. The Medical Center earned national recognition in 10 adult specialties, including Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, and Neurology & Neurosurgery, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality care and innovative research. The Cancer program retained its No. 12 position nationally, continuing its trajectory as a leader in cancer care and research.

Key Takeaways:

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center's Cancer program has been ranked #1 in Illinois for the third consecutive year, a testament to its excellence in cancer care and research.
  • The Medical Center earned national rankings in 10 adult specialties, including Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, and Neurology & Neurosurgery.
  • The Cancer program retained its No. 12 position nationally, continuing its trajectory as a leader in cancer care and research.
  • The University of Chicago Medical Center is one of the only 28 hospitals nationwide with rankings in 10 or more specialties.
  • The Cancer program has fuelled the development of a 575,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art cancer pavilion under construction, scheduled to open in 2027 as the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion.
  • The Medical Center received high-performing ratings in 17 common procedures and conditions, including aortic valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, and lung cancer surgery.
  • The Community Access designation recognizes the Medical Center's efforts to reach historically underserved populations and reflects its commitment to closing health equity gaps on the South Side of Chicago and beyond.
  • Several other UChicago Medicine health system hospitals were recognized for excellence in care, including UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial and AdventHealth-affiliated hospitals.

Statistics:

  • The Cancer program retained its #12 position nationally among 900 programs.
  • The Medical Center earned national rankings in 10 adult specialties, including Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, and Neurology & Neurosurgery.
  • The Medical Center received high-performing ratings in 17 common procedures and conditions.
  • The AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion is under construction and set to open in 2027.
  • The University of Chicago Medical Center is one of only 28 hospitals nationwide with rankings in 10 or more specialties.

Sources:

  • University of Chicago Medical Center
  • U.S. News & World Report
  • The Leapfrog Group
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

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