News Conferences

In this section, you'll find footage of the news conferences presented by Loyola's Media Services team. News conferences are typically used to announce history-making developments or to describe exciting new procedures or programs.

Note: For interview availability, contact Loyola's media relations team at (708) 216-3200.

Breast Research Grants Three Loyola scientists have been awarded a total of $350,000 for breast cancer research. The money comes from the state of Illinois' Ticket for the Cure program.	Loyola and Gottlieb Loyola University Health System and Gottlieb Health Resources join forces to enhance health care options in Chicago suburbs.
Mother's Day Press Conference A baby born eight weeks premature goes home from Loyola's neonatal intensive care unit just in time for Mother's Day. Mom, Dad and two brothers also celebrate their birthday on Mother's Day.	Stent Grafts More aortic chest aneurysms are being treated with less-invasive stents. Loyola doctors say stent graft placements are much easier on patients than open chest surgery.
Swallowing Center Loyola's multi disciplinary Swallowing Center uses leading-edge technologies and therapies to diagnose and treat swallowing disorders.	Virtual Pain Relief Patients who are being treated for burn injuries at Loyola's Burn Unit can immerse themselves in Snow World, an interactive, virtual-reality video game that eases pain during bandage changes and therapy sessions.