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➡ health care Chi Talk Dr. Cynthia r. LaBeLLa Professor of Medicine & Pediatrics, Medicine Vice-Chair for Faculty Development, University of Chicago hospitals Where were you born and raised? Cleveland Where do you currently reside? the hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago Age: 49 Five things you love about Chicago: 1 the lakefront 2 Chicago’s rich cultural diversity and heritage 3 the Chicago White Sox 4 Our theaters, such as the Chicago Shakespeare theater on navy Pier, and restaurants 5 the University of Chicago, including its location on Chicago’s South Side, its gorgeous campus, and the academic interplay among health, sociology, economics and public policy. Northwestern Memorial Hospital In Healing Hands Chicago’s medical community features the highest quality care. As you become familiar with the plethora of health care options available in the Chicago region, you will be grateful to learn that no matter where you settle, you will have the best care available. A look at the 2007 “America’s Best Hospitals” report from U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR) shows that the Chicago area is filled with top ranked hospitals and medical centers. In fact, 10 local facilities ranked in the list of top hospitals and the University of Chicago Medical Center landed in the honor roll for its top level of care in six different specialties. Three of those Chicago metro area facilities ranked in the top 10 for their specialties. The University of Chicago Medical Center was selected for its cancer and digestive disorders programs, Rush University Medical Center made the list for orthopedics and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago found its way to the top for its rehabilitation programs. The Chicago area is also home to several medical societies. They range from behemoths such as the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics to specialty groups such as the American Society of 66 chicagol i v i ngmag.com What advice would you give to people making a move to the area? this is a great city in which to live and work. We have wonderful neighborhoods with distinctive local histories and character—learn about these! Consider locating so you can walk to work, or take a train. Lots of neighborhoods are redeveloping, with new businesses and services moving in. Find out about healthy local produce—we have lots of farmers’ markets and networks such as FreshPicks.com. How do our state’s many health care options add to the quality of life in Chicago? Chicago has an extensive array of health care providers in locations around our Metro area. Patients with complex needs such as cancer can find the most advanced care available at academic medical centers, and our many community clinics are geared to providing comprehensive, culturally competent services to patients and families of various backgrounds. C h i c a g o L i v in g 2008 http://FreshPicks.com http://www.chicagolivingmag.com

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