The New Normal—Medical Miracles: How Chicago’s Healthcare System Keeps COVID-19 Under Control @ChicagoIdeasWeek
The New Normal—Medical Miracles: How Chicago’s Healthcare System Keeps COVID-19 Under Control  @ChicagoIdeasWeek
Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This program is the second chapter in our series "The New Normal," which brings together leaders across Chicago industries to explore the impact of Covid-19 on the Windy City.

In New York, Spain, and Italy, coronavirus swamped hospitals, depleted supplies of vital equipment, and exposed healthcare workers to the ravages of a virus that no one has ever confronted before.

But Chicago’s healthcare industry has largely managed to avoid the worst effects of Covid-19, with a healthy degree of ICU capacity, open beds, and sufficient PPE to go around.

In this special virtual program, we’re bringing together the innovators and decision-makers on Chicago’s frontlines to understand how the Windy City responded to the threat of a global health crisis with such fortitude. Examining the unique partnership of medical professionals and entrepreneurial collaborations, we’re taking a deep dive on the city’s response to the pandemic to understand what went well and what needs to be done in the future to prevent the system from becoming overrun.

Reservation is required, although no ticket will be needed. Please email us at tickets@chicagoideas.com with any questions.
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The New Normal—Medical Miracles: How Chicago’s Healthcare System Keeps COVID-19 Under Control

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