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Institute of Medicine of Chicago Marks Record Attendance at 110th Anniversary
The Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC) proudly celebrated its historic 110th Anniversary and Leadership Awards Gala on June 26th with a record sold-out gathering at Maggiano’s, uniting healthcare leaders, innovators, and partners from across Illinois to honor transformative leadership and chart a bold course for Chicago’s future in health delivery.
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2025 Leadership Award Recipients
The Institute proudly honored six outstanding leaders and institutions whose transformative contributions are reshaping medicine, innovation, prevention, and public service:
2025 IOMC Lifetime Achievement Award
James L. Madara, MD
CEO, American Medical Association
2025 IOMC Innovation in Health Care / Delivery Award - Individual
Neelum T. Aggarwal, MD
Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center
2025 IOMC Innovation in Health Care / Delivery Award - Organization
La Rabida Children's Hospital Behavioral Health & Community Programs
2025 IOMC Award for Public Service
LaMenta Conway, MD, MPH
I Am Abel Foundation
2025 The Portes Foundation & IOMC Award for Excellence in Prevention of Disease
Archana Chatterjee, MD, PhD
Dean, Chicago Medical School & VP of Medical Affairs, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
2025 Portes Foundation Meritorious Lifetime Achievement Award
Alejandro Aparicio, MD, FACP
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The evening featured a thought-provoking fireside chat with Dr. David Ansell, MD, MPH, and was skillfully emceed by Rob Johnson, President of Rob Johnson Communications. The Institute also celebrated its incoming Class of 2025 Fellows, adding to its legacy of nurturing leadership and collaboration across Chicago’s health community.
Class of 2025 New Fellows
We wish to thank our sponsors for their support: Washington Square Health Foundation, Golden Square, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Johnson & Johnson, Cannon Solutions USA, Novo Nordisk, Hektoen, National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, Rob Johnson Communications, and Illinois Association for Behavioral Health Our Dinner Table Sponsors are American Medical Association, Family Christian Health Center, Golz, I Am Abel, Michael Reese Research & Education Foundation, The Portes Foundation, Trilab Health, and UI-Mile Square Health Center. In-Kind Media – Health News Illinois.
About the Institute of Medicine of Chicago
The Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC), since 1915, is an independent 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization of distinguished leaders in the health field who collaborate to improve the health of the public. Drawing upon the expertise of a diverse membership and other regional leaders, the IOMC addresses critical health issues through a range of interdisciplinary approaches, including education, research, communication of trusted information, and community engagement. Visit www.iomc.org.
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