If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to [email protected]. Chicago's South Side community, made up of one million people in more than 30 neighborhoods, has a critical need for quality health care. It's among the unhealthiest in the country, with high rates of diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and other chronic conditions. Learn about theUniversity of Chicago Medical Center's commitment to develop a true health care system in its surrounding community--one that connects doctors, nurses, health centers, and hospitals, and through meaningful collaboration ensures residents have access to quality health care and a"medical home."Explore with its leader--Eric E. Whitaker, MD'93, MPH, a Pritzker alumnus who grew up on the South Side--how the Urban Health Initiative will strengthen this network, improve the long-term health of South Side residents, and serve as a model of urban care that can be replicated in other cities across the nation with underserved communities and those affected by health disparities.