What the 'Big Beautiful Bill' means for medicaid in Illinois
Cook County health officials are warning that hundreds of thousands of residents are in danger of losing their health coverage under new medicaid rules. Paris Schutz reports.
Cook County health officials are warning that hundreds of thousands of residents are in danger of losing their health coverage under new medicaid rules. Paris Schutz reports.
UChicago Medicine adds 24/7 doulas to labor and delivery care | ChicagoNOW
A new partnership is bringing around-the-clock doula support to eligible patients in Chicago
A new partnership is bringing around-the-clock doula support to eligible patients in Chicago
Black Maternal Health Week spotlight: Connecting moms to care and community
Dr. Maya Dominque shares how Prenatal Well is supporting mothers and what to expect at their upcoming women’s wellness fair.
Dr. Maya Dominque shares how Prenatal Well is supporting mothers and what to expect at their upcoming women’s wellness fair.
Medicaid changes could impact hundreds of thousands in Illinois
Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis explains upcoming Medicaid changes, who’s most at risk of losing coverage and what steps residents should take now to stay insured.
Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis explains upcoming Medicaid changes, who’s most at risk of losing coverage and what steps residents should take now to stay insured.
A father saved by his kids shares how CPR changed everything
Tom Gould recounts the night his children saved his life with CPR and why he’s now advocating for lifesaving education with the American Heart Association.
Tom Gould recounts the night his children saved his life with CPR and why he’s now advocating for lifesaving education with the American Heart Association.
Neurologist explains motor neuron disease after Game of Thrones actor’s death at 35
University of Chicago Medicine neurologist Praveen Attele answers key questions about ALS and related conditions, including symptoms, causes, treatment options and ongoing hope for a cure.
University of Chicago Medicine neurologist Praveen Attele answers key questions about ALS and related conditions, including symptoms, causes, treatment options and ongoing hope for a cure.
HIV infections rise sharply in Chicago, experts point to troubling trends
Dr. Aniruddha Hazra from UChicago Medicine explains the spike in HIV cases, who is most affected, and how testing, treatment and funding cuts could shape the response.
Dr. Aniruddha Hazra from UChicago Medicine explains the spike in HIV cases, who is most affected, and how testing, treatment and funding cuts could shape the response.
Chicago South Side birth center breaks ground to expand maternal care
Chicago officials broke ground on a new South Side birthing center Tuesday, marking a step toward expanding maternal health care access in historically underserved communities.
Chicago officials broke ground on a new South Side birthing center Tuesday, marking a step toward expanding maternal health care access in historically underserved communities.
Expert explains how to spot and prevent pain med addiction
Dr. Kevin Masterson from Endeavor Health explains how addiction develops, what to consider with pain medications, and how lifestyle psychiatry can support long-term recovery.
Dr. Kevin Masterson from Endeavor Health explains how addiction develops, what to consider with pain medications, and how lifestyle psychiatry can support long-term recovery.
Measles exposure reported at O’Hare: What travelers need to know
A confirmed measles case at O’Hare Airport prompts a health warning, with a Rush Medical expert explaining symptoms, risks, and why the virus spreads so easily.
A confirmed measles case at O’Hare Airport prompts a health warning, with a Rush Medical expert explaining symptoms, risks, and why the virus spreads so easily.
New doula partnership at UChicago Medicine aims to improve birth outcomes
A first-of-its-kind program brings round-the-clock doula care to UChicago Medicine, highlighting how collaborative support can benefit mothers and newborns.
A first-of-its-kind program brings round-the-clock doula care to UChicago Medicine, highlighting how collaborative support can benefit mothers and newborns.
Illinois pushes lung cancer screening as risks for women often overlooked
Dr. Juanita Mora from the American Lung Association from discusses a new statewide effort to boost lung cancer screening and awareness.
Dr. Juanita Mora from the American Lung Association from discusses a new statewide effort to boost lung cancer screening and awareness.
Friend donates liver, helping woman beat advanced colorectal cancer: 'Another chance at life'
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
Friend donates liver, helping woman beat advanced colorectal cancer: ‘Another chance at life’
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
South Side health conference aims to empower women across generations
Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) previews a weekend event focused on expanding healthcare education, creating safe spaces for discussion and connecting women of all ages with resources.
Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) previews a weekend event focused on expanding healthcare education, creating safe spaces for discussion and connecting women of all ages with resources.
Med students celebrate Match Day as state faces doctor shortfall
Hundreds of medical students across the city, including at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, opened sealed envelopes revealing where they will begin residency training, a milestone that comes as Illinois faces a growing shortage of doctors.
Hundreds of medical students across the city, including at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, opened sealed envelopes revealing where they will begin residency training, a milestone that comes as Illinois faces a growing shortage of doctors.
Adult-onset allergies catch many by surprise as seasons change
Dr. Rene Roberts from Oak Street Health explains why some adults suddenly develop allergies later in life, how to spot the symptoms and what steps to take for treatment.
Dr. Rene Roberts from Oak Street Health explains why some adults suddenly develop allergies later in life, how to spot the symptoms and what steps to take for treatment.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
Illinois expands ABLE accounts to more residents with disabilities
Illinois raised the age limit for its ABLE savings program from 27 to 47, making about 250,000 more residents eligible. The accounts allow people with disabilities to save for expenses like housing and medical bills without losing Medicaid or SSI benefits.
Illinois raised the age limit for its ABLE savings program from 27 to 47, making about 250,000 more residents eligible. The accounts allow people with disabilities to save for expenses like housing and medical bills without losing Medicaid or SSI benefits.
Nonprofit brings warrior tablets to Chicago pediatric patients
The Hope Always Foundation is bringing comfort and connection to pediatric patients in the form of warrior tablets.
The Hope Always Foundation is bringing comfort and connection to pediatric patients in the form of warrior tablets.