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WGN-TV (Chicago, Illinois; April 26) – On Saturday, in a part of Chicago normally reserved for human healthcare, WGN-TV found patients with paws. At the Medical District Veterinary Clinic, 20 dogs and 59 cats received…
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New Clinic Receives Accreditation

July 02, 2020 / In the News

WCIA-TV News (July 2) – “Because of the standards that are established by AAHA, we are able to make sure that every patient that comes through the door receives that higher quality standard,” says Gene…
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Tick Surveillance in U.S. Has Gaps

June 30, 2020 / In the News

Horsetalk (June 29) – A clear gap exists in the US public health infrastructure, say researchers who have conducted the first-ever survey of the nation’s tick management programs, with a focus on public health outcomes….
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University Foaling Program Credits Veterinary Hospital

June 29, 2020 / In the News

AgriNews (June 28) – Farm manager Molly Baldes, who oversees the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences “FoalWatch” program, credits the the successful birth of 24 foals this season “to luck, the hard work…
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Is Pet Grooming Safe During COVID?

June 28, 2020 / In the News

Fear Free Happy Homes (June) – “We have no evidence to suggest that it’s possible for the virus to spread on fur,” says William E. Sander, assistant professor in the department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine…
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Virtual Tour of the Wildlife Medical Clinic

June 18, 2020 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; June 18) – The director of the Wildlife Medical Clinic, Samantha J. Sander, DVM, Diplomate ACZM, provides a tour of the clinic as well as a glimpse into some of the daily activities…
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New Hope for Dogs with Cancer

June 14, 2020 / In the News

Today’s Veterinary Practice (May/June) – A study at the University of Illinois is using an immunotherapy approach to combat metastatic disease in dogs with osteosarcoma, according to Timothy Fan, DVM, PhD. Researchers at Illinois are…
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Mosquito-borne Disease Study

June 08, 2020 / In the News

Chicago Sun-Times (June 7) – Researchers at a University of Illinois institute are studying how the disease-carrying Asian tiger mosquito has spread in the state over three decades. Rebecca Smith, a professor of pathobiology, said…
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Veterinary Student 2020 Successes

June 04, 2020 / In the News

Daily Herald (May 29) – David Liss, son of Mr. Ken and Mrs. Sheri Liss of Mundelein, Ill., graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree…
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