UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, with support from Ingalls Development Foundation, offers Southland residents opportunities to screen for and participate in advanced clinical oncology research trials while staying close to home.
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COMMUNITY NEED
This unique oncology research program reduces barriers to entry by removing many socioeconomic, cultural, financial, and logistical issues for patients living in the South and Southwest Cook County, giving them the best chances for recovery.
Fear, mis-trust, cultural misunderstandings, and lack of access to care are often barriers to clinical trial participation for underrepresented populations in the U.S. The UCM Ingalls community based comprehensive oncology and cancer research program has overcome these barriers through years of experience building trust by ensuring minority patients are evaluated for clinical trials and equally represented. Our success enrolling minority patients in cancer clinical trials is proven with a rate of enrollment among African American patients routinely exceeding 30% while the national average rate of enrollment is less than 10%.
FIND A CLINICAL TRIAL
15%
of cancer patients (average) were enrolled in a clinical trial at UChicago Ingalls Memorial (National Average 5%)
30-40%
of minority accruals in clinical trials (National Percentage is under 10%)
ACTIVITIES
- Providing Cancer Clinical Trials to the South Suburbs for over 25 years
- Collaborate with University of Chicago and National Cancer Institute cooperative groups Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, NRG Oncology, Clinical Trials Support Unit (CTSU)
- Currently have over 60 studies available, open new studies each month to ensure clinical trials options are available for patients
LOCATIONS
UChicago Ingalls Memorial Cancer Research Trials Available to Patients Throughout the Southland Community:
Ingalls Radiology, Laboratory, Outpatient Infusion, Physician Offices, Radiation and Inpatient Facilities are approved to conduct over 60 designated Cancer Clinical Trials.
- Ingalls Calumet City Family Care Center-Radiology and Laboratory
- Ingalls Hospital, Harvey– Radiology, Laboratory, Outpatient Infusion, Physician Offices, Radiation Therapy and Inpatient facilities.
- Ingalls Tinley Park Family Care Center -Radiology, Laboratory, Outpatient Infusion, Physician Offices
- Ingalls Flossmoor Family Care Center -Radiology, Laboratory, Outpatient Infusion, Physician Offices
ACCREDITATIONS & AWARDS
UChicago Ingalls Memorial is accredited by the Commission on Cancer and Designated as a Community Cancer Program (the most recent accreditation is August 2022, our site is reviewed every 3 years)
Our program met or exceeded the 34 standards, received recognition for compliance with the Clinical Trials Standard as a remarkable community cancer research program.
Recipient of the 2014 Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Clinical Trials Participation Award:
Ingalls was one of only eight community oncology practices in the country recognized.
CANCER RESEARCH
We are dedicated to advancing cancer research and care through innovative approaches across multiple disciplines. From harnessing big data to pioneering breakthroughs in genomics, imaging, and immunotherapy, our efforts aim to transform cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
DONOR IMPACT
Because of the generosity of foundation donors, we are able to ensure innovate cancer treatments are accessible to patients in Chicago Southland. 100% of gifts donated to the cancer research program remain in the community.
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$250
funds an hour of cancer research time
KEY RESEARCH AREAS
- Big Data: Leading national efforts in cancer bioinformatics and cloud computing to deepen understanding of genomics, epigenetics, proteomics, and gene expression.
- Cancer Disparities: Addressing the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic subgroups through community outreach and engagement programs.
- Epigenetics: Developing advanced technologies to detect epigenetic marks and uncover their roles in gene and cellular function.
- Cancer Imaging: Innovating imaging techniques to improve early and precise cancer diagnosis.
- Cancer Immunotherapy: Conducting groundbreaking research to optimize therapies that direct the immune system to target tumors.
- Metastasis: Investigating the molecular and genetic basis of metastasis to develop treatments that prevent cancer from spreading.
- Pharmacogenomics: Exploring genetic differences that influence responses to chemotherapy, enabling more personalized and effective treatments.
- Precision Medicine: Utilizing genetic, proteomic, and environmental data to revolutionize cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Cancer Risk and Prevention: Creating cutting-edge prevention strategies for high-risk individuals to stop cancer before it develops.
- Cancer Survivorship: Supporting the growing survivor population with tailored services, long-term care plans, and survivorship-focused research.
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FOOD IS MEDICINE
Food is Medicine is our initiative in recognizing the critical role nutrition plays in overall health and well-being, particularly for individuals managing chronic conditions or facing health disparities.
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Nutrition Stations
Our nutrition station program eliminates barriers to nutritional wellness by providing healthy food free of charge to all cancer infusion patients at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial facilities.
Community Garden
We are starting a Community Garden at our UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey. The garden will promote well-being by offering relaxation, community member interaction, and physical activity, while also providing a sustainable source of healthy food.
INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS
Integrative Wellness is our initiative to improve cancer patients’ quality of life by providing no-cost wellness services that complement their medical care and address emotional, mental, and physical needs.
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Cancer Wellness Services
Services include massage, reflexology, reiki, and wellness classes.
