Cook County Health braces for $110M budget hit as state eyes immigrant healthcare cuts
Latino lawmakers say proposed Illinois healthcare cuts for immigrants could be deadly.
Latino lawmakers say proposed Illinois healthcare cuts for immigrants could be deadly.
Immigrant healthcare cuts proposal: Cook County Health braces for $110M budget hit
Latino lawmakers say proposed Illinois healthcare cuts for immigrants could be deadly.
Latino lawmakers say proposed Illinois healthcare cuts for immigrants could be deadly.
'Everybody is at risk': How Trump's possible Medicaid cuts could impact Illinois
President Trump?s proposed budget only calls for one and a half trillion in spending cuts, and more than half of that could come from Medicaid, which provides insurance for some 70 million low-income Americans. Chicago-area hospital leaders say the cuts could be difficult for some safety-net hospitals to keep their doors open.
President Trump?s proposed budget only calls for one and a half trillion in spending cuts, and more than half of that could come from Medicaid, which provides insurance for some 70 million low-income Americans. Chicago-area hospital leaders say the cuts could be difficult for some safety-net hospitals to keep their doors open.
Trump executive order aimed at lower drug prices gets blowback
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices, but companies are pushing back.
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices, but companies are pushing back.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Trump executive order aims to ‘equalize’ drug costs for the US
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
Health experts share sun safety tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are offering tips on how to enjoy the warm weather while protecting your skin.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are offering tips on how to enjoy the warm weather while protecting your skin.
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
Chicago-area mom and daughter share rare heart surgery bond ahead of Mother's Day
Justine Felitto thought it was stress, but it turned out to be a life-threatening heart condition.
Justine Felitto thought it was stress, but it turned out to be a life-threatening heart condition.
Mom and daughter share rare heart surgery bond ahead of Mother's Day
Justine Felitto thought it was stress, but it turned out to be a life-threatening heart condition.
Justine Felitto thought it was stress, but it turned out to be a life-threatening heart condition.
Sneakers to Scrubs helps Chicago's young athletes dream beyond pro sports
As the Chicago area faces a shortage of healthcare workers, a group of former college athletes turned medical students is mentoring local youth through a program called Sneakers to Scrubs.
As the Chicago area faces a shortage of healthcare workers, a group of former college athletes turned medical students is mentoring local youth through a program called Sneakers to Scrubs.
National Nurses Week 2025: Deals and discounts
Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.
Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.
Sold-out musical about alleged CEO-killer Luigi Mangione to premiere in San Francisco
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
How junk food is wrecking your cardiovascular health
A new study is raising serious red flags about ultra-processed foods?linking them to millions of premature deaths worldwide.
A new study is raising serious red flags about ultra-processed foods?linking them to millions of premature deaths worldwide.
Latest cancer research breakthroughs announced in Chicago
Some incredible advancements in cancer research and care are being announced this week in Chicago. The American Association for Cancer Research is wrapping up their annual meeting, and doctors from around the country are in the Windy City.
Some incredible advancements in cancer research and care are being announced this week in Chicago. The American Association for Cancer Research is wrapping up their annual meeting, and doctors from around the country are in the Windy City.
New weight-loss drug shows promise
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy are surging in popularity. Now, a new pill from Eli Lilly has taken a major step forward.
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy are surging in popularity. Now, a new pill from Eli Lilly has taken a major step forward.
Saving fertility during cancer: One woman?s journey and the procedure helping others
It's Fertility Awareness Month and doctors are raising awareness about a minimally invasive procedure to protect your ovaries.
It's Fertility Awareness Month and doctors are raising awareness about a minimally invasive procedure to protect your ovaries.
Promising new blood test for detecting Alzheimer's officially launches
A new blood test that detects the pathology of Alzheimer's disease has officially launched.
A new blood test that detects the pathology of Alzheimer's disease has officially launched.
Walgreens will pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, DOJ says
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.