Weiss Memorial Hospital shutdown: Community reaction, what we know
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Activists to rally against Weiss Memorial Hospital's reported shutdown
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Chicago's Weiss Memorial Hospital shuts down operations, faces uncertain future
Weiss Memorial Hospital on the North Side shut down on Friday as a result of recent financial hurdles and other concerns.
Weiss Memorial Hospital on the North Side shut down on Friday as a result of recent financial hurdles and other concerns.
UnitedHealth to drop Medicare Advantage plans for 600K people
UnitedHealthcare says it’s dropping some of its Medicare Advantage plans that collectively cover 600,000 people.
UnitedHealthcare says it’s dropping some of its Medicare Advantage plans that collectively cover 600,000 people.
Vaccine policy changes quickly under HHS Sec. Robert Kennedy Jr.
America's vaccine policies are changing quickly under HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including for flu shots.
America's vaccine policies are changing quickly under HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including for flu shots.
Illinois joins suit against Trump administration orders limiting gender-affirming care
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul is joining a multi-state lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from limiting gender-affirming care.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul is joining a multi-state lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from limiting gender-affirming care.
Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Unlock happiness: 3 steps to add joy to your life instantly | ChicagoNOW
Feeling like you need more joy in your life? Allegra Cohen, Chief Joy Officer and founder of Brave Life, shares three steps to add joy to your life right now. After overcoming a near-death experience, bullying, and personal challenges, she has earned a PhD in healing and is on a mission to help others. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Feeling like you need more joy in your life? Allegra Cohen, Chief Joy Officer and founder of Brave Life, shares three steps to add joy to your life right now. After overcoming a near-death experience, bullying, and personal challenges, she has earned a PhD in healing and is on a mission to help others. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
New book "The Great Healthcare Disruption" explores tech, policy changes
Between technological advances, policy changes, and emerging business models, American health care is transforming, to say the least, according to a new book, "The Great Healthcare Disruption."
Between technological advances, policy changes, and emerging business models, American health care is transforming, to say the least, according to a new book, "The Great Healthcare Disruption."
After Ryne Sandberg's passing, doctors urge prostate cancer awareness
Following the loss of Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg to metastatic prostate cancer, Dr. Srinivas Vourganti from Rush University joins us to discuss symptoms, screenings, and how to encourage early detection.
Following the loss of Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg to metastatic prostate cancer, Dr. Srinivas Vourganti from Rush University joins us to discuss symptoms, screenings, and how to encourage early detection.
Pair of Illinois hospitals land on list of nation's best
Two Illinois hospitals rank among the best in the country.
Two Illinois hospitals rank among the best in the country.
Northwestern Medicine launches program to support patients with obesity planning pregnancy
Dr. Christina Boots explains how Northwestern's new PEARL program offers personalized weight loss counseling and fertility care for people with obesity who are trying to conceive.
Dr. Christina Boots explains how Northwestern's new PEARL program offers personalized weight loss counseling and fertility care for people with obesity who are trying to conceive.
Here are the states with the best and worst health care in 2025: Study
A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.
A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.
Chicago hosts thousands of Black doctors tackling health disparities at national convention
Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., the new president of the National Medical Association, discusses why persistent gaps in care still impact Black Americans and how this year?s Chicago gathering is focused on finding real solutions.
Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., the new president of the National Medical Association, discusses why persistent gaps in care still impact Black Americans and how this year?s Chicago gathering is focused on finding real solutions.
Sleep training advice from a certified consultant| ChicagoNOW
Sleep specialist Natalie Hart joins us in-studio with expert advice on hot to help babies and parents get better rest at night. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Sleep specialist Natalie Hart joins us in-studio with expert advice on hot to help babies and parents get better rest at night. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Emergency room visits for tick bites hits all-time high
If you spend any time outdoors this summer, ticks should be top of mind. E.R. visits for tick bites are at an all time high this summer. They can harbor some pretty nasty diseases.
If you spend any time outdoors this summer, ticks should be top of mind. E.R. visits for tick bites are at an all time high this summer. They can harbor some pretty nasty diseases.
New UIC program inspires Chicago students to tackle public health challenges
Chicago teens are learning how to make communities healthier through a new summer public health program at UIC.
Chicago teens are learning how to make communities healthier through a new summer public health program at UIC.
New UIC program inspires Chicago students to tackle public health challenges
Mental health, infectious disease, climate change. Those are three major public health issues affecting us all ? every day.
Mental health, infectious disease, climate change. Those are three major public health issues affecting us all ? every day.
New study finds depression and diet may go hand-in-hand
Research suggests poor eating habits may increase the risk of depression in certain individuals.
Research suggests poor eating habits may increase the risk of depression in certain individuals.
Medical groups suing RFK Jr. over vaccine policy change
A coalition of doctors and public health groups is suing the U.S. government over its decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for most children and pregnant women.
A coalition of doctors and public health groups is suing the U.S. government over its decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for most children and pregnant women.