2023 Tyson Award recipient is University of Chicago Medicine

The University of Chicago Medicine has been honored with the 2023 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity for its initiative Systematic Treatment and Management of Postpartum Hypertension (STAMPP-HTN) to improve postpartum care for women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The program's interventions led to impressive results, eliminating the disparities in postpartum follow-up visit attendance between Black and white patients, and significantly improving clinical outcomes. Through the program, UChicago Medicine has demonstrated that healthcare disparities can be improved and even eliminated with intention and perseverance.

UChicago Medicine will be recognized in a virtual award ceremony on Monday, Nov. 27. Register to attend.

Learn more about UChicago Medicine’s achievements and the Tyson Award.