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Pamela Wilkins Honored with Clinical Research Award
April 9, 2025 / General News

The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on Research has selected Dr. Pamela Wilkins, Delores R. Pajak Professor in Companion Animal Practice at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, as the recipient of the…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Current Drug Shortages: Hydromorphone

March 25, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Hydromorphone injection is currently on shortage due to increased demand, manufacturing delays, and shortage of an active ingredient. Estimated restock dates vary by manufacturer, ranging from mid-March to August 2025. While some products remain available,…
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Chicago Outreach in Action

March 21, 2025 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Last fall Dr. Ana Valbuena, one of the veterinarians at our Medical District Veterinary Clinic, officially took on a 20% appointment to spearhead outreach…
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An Investment with Boundless Returns

March 11, 2025 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. I love watching buildings go up. I happen to be fascinated by cranes. (Not the bird kind, the construction kind.) Much more exciting…
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Dog Dodges Workout, Steals Spotlight

March 06, 2025 / General News

A pit bull terrier stole the hearts of–literally–millions online for his aversion to working out. The dog, named “Petri,” went viral for his sass and stubbornness. Petri, who has multi-joint osteoarthritis, was filmed during rehabilitation…
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