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Register Now for the 6th Annual Illinois Surgical Conference »

TWO WEEKS AWAY! The Illinois Surgical Conference (ISC) is fast approaching—secure your spot today! The ISC offers an exceptional platform for attendees to showcase their work and engage with clinical experts across Illinois on the latest trends in research and quality improvement.

This year’s event features an inspiring keynote address by Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein, Senior Associate Dean for Cancer Programs at Washington University School of Medicine, and Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Distinguished Professor, titled “Optimizing Surgical Performance to Address these Challenging Times.”

Agenda Link for the Illinois Surgical Conference 2025.

Friday, April 4: Cocktails, Apps, and Resident Jeopardy starting at 6:00 PM

Saturday, April 5: Conference Presentations from Societies with check-in at
7:30 AM — 8:00 AM PM and Conference from 8:00 AM — 2:30 PM

Location for Friday and Saturday Events: Union League Club of Chicago,
65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

For more information or questions regarding this event, please contact Kristina Diaz at kristina.diaz@northwestern.edu. We hope to see you there!


ILCC Invites Members to Register for ASCO 2025 in Chicago, IL »

Looking to share your quality improvement (QI) work with a larger audience.  As a member of ILCC, we invite you to register for the 2025 American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL from May 30-June 3, 2025

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Why Choose ILCC? »

Committed to enhancing the quality of surgical care across the state, our collaborative works together with Illinois hospitals to drive positive change. By leveraging customized toolkits, mentoring, and collaborative meetings, we empower our members to make a lasting impact on patient-centered, high-quality surgical outcomes.

ISQIC means being part of a community committed to improving surgical care. Explore our opportunities and how to become a member.

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Join the ILCC Steering Committee »

Are you an ILCC member passionate about improving cancer care and wanting to do more in shaping the future of the collaborative in Illinois?

The Steering Committee is responsible for providing strategic direction, oversight, and support for the collaborative’s activities and goals. It plays a crucial role in in guiding ILCC’s mission and activities.  We have many positions opened. Learn more about the committee and what roles are available.


ILCC Benchmark Reports for Spring ’25 Now Available for Download »

As ILCC members, hospitals will benefit from our confidential, benchmarked performance reports. Reports will include:

  • Hospital-level Risk-adjusted Comparative Data: Compare your hospital’s process of care and postoperative outcomes with other hospitals in Illinois.

If you are having issues with accessing the member site to download your institution’s report, please contact kristina.diaz@northwestern.edu.

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