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Advocate Christ Medical Center is proud to be a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the U.S. A not-for-profit, 694-bed, premier teaching institution with more than 1,200 affiliated physicians, Christ Medical Center is one of the major referral hospitals in the Midwest for a number of specialties, including cancer care; cardiovascular services; heart, kidney and lung transplantation; neurosciences; orthopedics; and women’s health. The hospital provides emergency care for nearly 100,000 patient visits annually and has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois. Comments and engagement on our social media platforms are welcomed and encouraged, but we ask that you treat others with respect. Posts we deem to violate these guidelines may be deleted. Read our social media community engagement guidelines: https://bit.ly/3HLHpCX

The new Immediate Care Center and expanded services are now open at Advocate Medical Group at Imani Village. The $10 mil...
12/08/2025

The new Immediate Care Center and expanded services are now open at Advocate Medical Group at Imani Village. The $10 million investment, driven by community input, more than doubles the size of the facility, allowing more clinicians and services to care for patients during an additional 14,000 appointments annually. The new space is part of Advocate’s bold $1 billion investment to create a new model of care on the South Side of Chicago.

With convenient hours seven days a week, and both appointments and walk-ins, the immediate care center is a critical step in Advocate’s goal to close the 30-year life expectancy gap between the North and South sides of Chicago.

The new space also allows for cardio and vascular diagnostics, mammography, x-rays, ultrasounds and virtually assisted care for behavioral health and other specialties.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/48LXSo3

A beloved holiday tradition returned this year at the Advocate Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge! 🍬🏠🎄The annual G...
12/06/2025

A beloved holiday tradition returned this year at the Advocate Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge! 🍬🏠🎄

The annual Gingerbread House Workshop allows attendees to create their own unique and festive gingerbread houses, baked by incredible volunteers. The perfect way to kick off the holiday season. ❤️

We partnered with the Chicago Bulls to give our patient Sherry Ann a VIP experience, celebrating the first of a surgery ...
12/06/2025

We partnered with the Chicago Bulls to give our patient Sherry Ann a VIP experience, celebrating the first of a surgery to treat obstructive sleep apnea at Advocate Trinity Hospital!

Sherry Ann received the first hypoglossal nerve implant by Dr. Max Plitt, a head & neck surgeon. Inspire offers an alternative to CPAP for patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea and a BMI under 40. By gently stimulating tongue muscles during sleep, it helps keep the airway open and improves sleep quality.

“Dr. Plitt has a very caring manner and listened to everything I had to say,” Sherry Ann said. “I am thankful I found him and appreciate everything he has done for me and is doing to expand care in our community.”

Sherry Ann had the procedure in July and is continuing to do well with the device.

The milestone expands access to innovative care for a community facing high rates of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, stroke and obesity.

Inspire offers a surgical option for management of sleep apnea and its related health risks, aligning with our mission to improve access and offer innovative solutions to our patients on the South Side.

At the game, Sherry Ann enjoyed a special experience, gaining court access ahead of the game and high fiving players as they made their way onto the court before watching the game. ❤️

12/05/2025

Tackling cancer by giving your immune system a new playbook. 🏈

Learn how our doctors are training your T-cells—your body’s defensive stars—to spot and tackle blood cancer, just like a football team taking down the toughest opponent. It’s called CAR T-cell therapy and it’s changing the game for many patients. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XCj3Uo

We’re proud to honor Lea, Nurse of the Year at Advocate Christ Medical Center! Over her remarkable 44-year career, Lea ...
12/03/2025

We’re proud to honor Lea, Nurse of the Year at Advocate Christ Medical Center!

Over her remarkable 44-year career, Lea has transformed orthopedic care. Her leadership, compassion and innovation have set the standard for excellence.

Thank you, Lea, for your dedication to better outcomes, mentoring future nurses and building a culture where everyone rises together.

Meredith was 22 years old, living in New York City, and working as an assistant teacher in a toddler classroom. While wa...
11/29/2025

Meredith was 22 years old, living in New York City, and working as an assistant teacher in a toddler classroom. While walking her students to the playground one day, she doubled over in pain from abdominal cramping. Meredith tried ignoring her symptoms for years, but eventually that wasn’t an option. She underwent her first colonoscopy and was diagnosed with Crohn’s.

Today, Meredith lives in Chicago and is a patient at the Digestive Health Center at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. She routinely sees Dr. Carl Atallah, a gastroenterologist, and colorectal surgeon Dr. Jan Kaminski, self-administers a biologic injection every other month to help treat her Crohn’s, has made significant diet modifications, and undergoes colonoscopies every other year.

“Life with Crohn’s certainly has its challenges, but everyone at the Digestive Health Center is so helpful in making sure I’m heard and receive the best treatment specific to my situation,” Meredith says. “Angelica, the nurse navigator, routinely calls me to check in, and every time I talk to her, I cry happy tears because of her kindness and thoughtfulness. Drs. Atallah and Kaminski are great at communicating with each other and remembering little details about my life that make me feel so seen and valued. I know they care deeply about their patients.”

Learn more about the Digestive Health Center: https://bit.ly/3M0MqNF

This season of giving, Advocate Health Care teammates across Illinois came together to strengthen our communities. From ...
11/26/2025

This season of giving, Advocate Health Care teammates across Illinois came together to strengthen our communities. From school supply collections to local food drives, their efforts showcase the power of teamwork and compassion. Thank you to all our teammates for making a meaningful impact. ❤️

Susan’s passion for health care started early. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a doctor. When her father became ill ...
11/25/2025

Susan’s passion for health care started early. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a doctor. When her father became ill and passed away when she was 16, the compassion she saw from nurses solidified her path.

Today, Susan is an assistant clinical manager at Advocate Condell Medical Center, leading more than 80 nurses and patient care technicians across two units. Her days are full—rounding on patients, supporting teammates, managing schedules and attending leadership meetings.

“I prioritize listening to my team, celebrating their wins and helping them find balance,” Susan says. “When they feel supported and valued, they can give their best care to patients.”

Her advice for anyone considering a career in health care? “Go for it. Nursing changes lives, yours and your patients’. If I could do it all over again, I’d choose nursing every time.”

Learn more about nursing careers at Advocate Health Care: https://bit.ly/3lBNWZr

Advocate Health Care patient Jessica was recognized as a special guest of the Chicago Bears during Sunday’s Bear Down Fl...
11/24/2025

Advocate Health Care patient Jessica was recognized as a special guest of the Chicago Bears during Sunday’s Bear Down Flag Ceremony.

Jessica, a patient at Advocate South Suburban Hospital, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer late last year after a mammogram detected an abnormality.

Through Dr. Pryanka Reddy, Jessica participated in two clinical trials. Both trials look at what the best chemotherapy regimens are before and after surgery for patients with triple negative breast cancer, which is an aggressive cancer.

“I am thankful for the opportunity to participate in the trials in hopes of improving care for others, especially for other women of color,” Jessica said. “Working with an oncologist who is not only knowledgeable, but incredibly accessible, reassuring and personable has been a tremendous blessing. Dr. Reddy is absolutely fantastic.”

After chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery, and radiation, recent results show Jessica is cancer free and continuing to recover well.

You inspire us, Jessica! 🐻⬇️

A night as a Chicago Bulls ✨VIP✨ Just one year after a life-changing lung cancer diagnosis and surgery, Advocate Health...
11/23/2025

A night as a Chicago Bulls ✨VIP✨

Just one year after a life-changing lung cancer diagnosis and surgery, Advocate Health Care patient Eric got to celebrate his recovery with his family in the most unforgettable way, with a Chicago Bulls VIP fan tunnel experience at his sons' first Bulls game!

Eric’s lung cancer was discovered during imaging for an unrelated issue at his annual physical. Young, healthy and a non-smoker, he never expected the scan to reveal a small lung nodule. But that incidental finding set off a series of follow-up tests with Dr. Abdul Alraiyes at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, including a robotic bronchoscopy and biopsy that confirmed lung cancer.

“It felt like the world stopped,” Eric said. “I was overwhelmed and terrified, and all I could think about was my wife and kids. I realized the only thing I could do was put my trust in my doctors and care team.”

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Wissam Raad performed a minimally invasive robotic lobectomy to remove the tumor, followed by chemotherapy under the care of Dr. Jason Macklis. Genomic testing by Advocate’s in-house pathology team revealed an actionable mutation, allowing Eric to start a new targeted oral therapy that lowers his risk of recurrence.

Today, Eric is cancer-free and celebrating one year since his surgery. He marked the milestone with his wife and two sons by enjoying court access before the game and high-fiving the Chicago Bulls in the tunnel before cheering them on from the stands.

“I’m thankful for all the doctors and specialists at Advocate Lutheran General who worked together to save my life. Every person I met treated me with compassion and gave me confidence that I was in the best hands,” Johnson said. “I’m feeling great, and I couldn’t be more grateful for such a special experience with my family at the Chicago Bulls game.”

Learn about who should be screened for lung cancer and take our free online quiz to find out your personal risk: https://bit.ly/48vz84j

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital hosted a Health Care Career Exploration Night, welcoming more than 200 local students to...
11/21/2025

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital hosted a Health Care Career Exploration Night, welcoming more than 200 local students to learn about career opportunities in health care. The open house highlighted clinical and nonclinical roles that don’t require a college degree.

Learn more about a career at Advocate Health Care: https://bit.ly/3MHzKXE

After battling leukemia last year and working to regain her strength, Nikki is embracing a new chapter – healthy, hopefu...
11/19/2025

After battling leukemia last year and working to regain her strength, Nikki is embracing a new chapter – healthy, hopeful and back to inspiring young learners in the classroom after receiving life-saving treatment and a bone marrow transplant at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

A couple of years ago, Nikki’s health started to decline, and she knew something wasn’t right. She had previously been diagnosed with a low blood platelet count, requiring close monitoring for years. But in 2023, a bone marrow biopsy determined she had myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

In February 2024, she went to Advocate Lutheran General for a blood transfusion and antibiotics. While there, she received unexpected news that her MDS had developed into acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

After nearly 2 months of treatment, Nikki was sent home. She returned for consolidation chemotherapy, a follow-up treatment targeting any undetected cancer cells, while awaiting a donor for a bone marrow transplant – a critical step that helps to prevent the cancer from returning.

Finally, her care team found a match: A young man from Germany, identified through the NMDP donor registry, formerly known as Be the Match.

Nikki underwent her transplant in August 2024, replacing her bone marrow with the healthy donor cells, and has remained in complete remission ever since.

When she returned home after her transplant, Nikki spent several months in isolation due to her weakened immune system. As her strength returned, she began easing back into her role as a special education preschool teacher, eventually returning to her students this fall.

Now, she’s building up her immune system, her hair is growing back and she feels better with each passing day.

“Because of the incredible team at Advocate Lutheran General, I’ve been able to return home to my family, get back to the work I love and reclaim my life. I’m getting stronger every day – and I’m forever grateful for the care that got me here.”

Learn more about our cancer care: https://bit.ly/487iGWP

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Oak Lawn, IL
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