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Core values

- **Economic and Social Impact**: UChicago Medicine has invested significantly in the South Side and south suburbs of Chicago, with $730.9 million in benefits and services in fiscal 2023, which includes uncompensated care, financial assistance, medical education, and research[3].
- **Health Equity**: The initiatives aim to reduce health disparities, addressing racial disparities and social drivers of health through the Urban Health Initiative[3][5].
- **Community Support**: Extensive support during the COVID-19 pandemic, including grants to small businesses, free meals, and COVID-19 vaccines, demonstrates a strong commitment to community well-being[1].
- **Educational and Public Health Programs**: UChicago Medicine engages in various community-based programs, including educational initiatives and comprehensive trauma care, which improve population health outcomes[5].