New Illinois legislation aims to make hospital operating rooms safer
State lawmakers are working on legislation to make the operating rooms at hospitals safer.
State lawmakers are working on legislation to make the operating rooms at hospitals safer.
Ease Endometriosis symptoms with these tips
It's National Endometriosis Month and while not every woman experiences it, it's a lot more common than you'd think.
It's National Endometriosis Month and while not every woman experiences it, it's a lot more common than you'd think.
New Illinois law bans retaliation against nursing home residents
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois.
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois.
New Illinois law enhances protections for nursing home residents
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois. State Sen. Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago) sponsored the bill and joined Good Day Chicago in the studio to talk about what the law will mean for nursing home residents.
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois. State Sen. Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago) sponsored the bill and joined Good Day Chicago in the studio to talk about what the law will mean for nursing home residents.
March Madness doubles as vasectomy season
We've officially reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament but there's a different type of madness seen in doctors offices this time of year.
We've officially reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament but there's a different type of madness seen in doctors offices this time of year.
Illinois doctors, patients rally against Trump-backed Medicaid cuts: 'I'm furious'
Illinois Republicans are facing mounting pressure to break from President Trump and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that could impact hundreds of thousands of residents.
Illinois Republicans are facing mounting pressure to break from President Trump and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that could impact hundreds of thousands of residents.
Chicago surgeons perform first-of-its-kind split liver transplant in US
In a historic medical breakthrough, Northwestern Medicine surgeons successfully split a deceased donor?s liver to save two patients.
In a historic medical breakthrough, Northwestern Medicine surgeons successfully split a deceased donor?s liver to save two patients.
Lurie Children?s launches disability library to promote inclusion
Lurie Children?s debuted its first-ever disability library at its Lincoln Park outpatient center.
Lurie Children?s debuted its first-ever disability library at its Lincoln Park outpatient center.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
New initiative seeks to battle disparities in treatment of Black women with cancer
Black women in the U.S. face higher cancer death rates due to disparities in healthcare access and delayed diagnoses, prompting new initiatives to improve care and outcomes.
Black women in the U.S. face higher cancer death rates due to disparities in healthcare access and delayed diagnoses, prompting new initiatives to improve care and outcomes.
New initiative seeks to battle disparities in cancer treatment of Black women
Black women in the U.S. face higher cancer death rates due to disparities in healthcare access and delayed diagnoses, prompting new initiatives to improve care and outcomes.
Black women in the U.S. face higher cancer death rates due to disparities in healthcare access and delayed diagnoses, prompting new initiatives to improve care and outcomes.
Advocate Children's Hospital reunited with first pediatric heart transplant patient
Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn held a reunion of its first pediatric heart transplant patient to kick off its new transplant program.
Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn held a reunion of its first pediatric heart transplant patient to kick off its new transplant program.
Illinois hospital reunited with first pediatric heart transplant patient
Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn held a reunion of its first pediatric heart transplant patient to kick off its new transplant program.
Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn held a reunion of its first pediatric heart transplant patient to kick off its new transplant program.
8 Chicago area hospitals acquired by California-based healthcare system
Prime Healthcare officially acquired eight hospitals and multiple senior living and care facilities in the Chicago area.
Prime Healthcare officially acquired eight hospitals and multiple senior living and care facilities in the Chicago area.
Illinois lawmaker condemns federal cuts, warning they endanger families
Sen. Dick Durbin is criticizing federal cuts.
Sen. Dick Durbin is criticizing federal cuts.
Myths about heart disease and breast cancer
The twin doctors joined FOX 32 News at Noon to talk about myths as we end Heart Month.
The twin doctors joined FOX 32 News at Noon to talk about myths as we end Heart Month.
What is Batten disease? Doctor and family share insights on rare condition
A local family is battling a rare disease diagnosis.
A local family is battling a rare disease diagnosis.
Illinois slashes $220M in medical debt for 170K residents
The latest round of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased more than $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents across the state.
The latest round of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased more than $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents across the state.
Pharmacy firm cuts prices for popular weight-loss drug again
Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.
Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.