Breakthrough at Northwestern Medicine: Lung cancer patient has successful lung liver transplant
In a first-of-its-kind operation at Northwestern Medicine, surgeons successfully performed a combined lung liver transplant on a patient who was suffering from lung cancer.
In a first-of-its-kind operation at Northwestern Medicine, surgeons successfully performed a combined lung liver transplant on a patient who was suffering from lung cancer.
Oak Point University shutting down in April: 'This was completely new news to us'
A private university in Chicago has announced it will shut down at the end of this semester, leaving students and teachers stunned as they prepare for final exams.
A private university in Chicago has announced it will shut down at the end of this semester, leaving students and teachers stunned as they prepare for final exams.
Oak Point University shutting down in April
Lewis University has announced an agreement to support students at Oak Point University, which announced April closing plans. Kasey Chronis has the story.
Lewis University has announced an agreement to support students at Oak Point University, which announced April closing plans. Kasey Chronis has the story.
New study finds women tend to see greater benefits from aerobic exercise
The human body requires movement, like exercise, but now, new evidence is suggesting that when it comes to working out , men and women are not the same.
The human body requires movement, like exercise, but now, new evidence is suggesting that when it comes to working out , men and women are not the same.
Chicago protesters rally as Supreme Court weighs fate of abortion pill mifepristone
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the abortion pill mifepristone and whether easier access to it should remain in place.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the abortion pill mifepristone and whether easier access to it should remain in place.
Chicago protesters rally as Supreme Court weighs fate of mifepristone
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the abortion pill mifepristone and whether easier access to it should remain in place.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the abortion pill mifepristone and whether easier access to it should remain in place.
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
Duckworth advocates for reproductive rights, IVF
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Duckworth advocates for reproductive rights, IVF
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
White House takes action to address gender disparities in health research funding
When it comes to health, women still don't receive equal levels of funding and research to help promote new medical breakthroughs and improve their wellness. To bridge that gap, the White House is enacting a new executive order.
When it comes to health, women still don't receive equal levels of funding and research to help promote new medical breakthroughs and improve their wellness. To bridge that gap, the White House is enacting a new executive order.
Pritzker signs executive order to enhance access to groundbreaking therapies
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took action Monday by signing an executive order aimed at establishing a framework to finance and enhance access to groundbreaking therapies and medications, such as the recently endorsed gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took action Monday by signing an executive order aimed at establishing a framework to finance and enhance access to groundbreaking therapies and medications, such as the recently endorsed gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
Pritzker takes action to expand access to groundbreaking therapies
On Monday, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order focusing on establishing a framework to finance and improve accessibility to pioneering therapies and medications, including newly endorsed gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
On Monday, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order focusing on establishing a framework to finance and improve accessibility to pioneering therapies and medications, including newly endorsed gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
Match Day: Northwestern med students discover future residencies
Graduating medical students from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have learned their residency placements for the next three to seven years.
Graduating medical students from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have learned their residency placements for the next three to seven years.
Match Day: Northwestern med students discover future residencies
Graduating medical students from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have learned their residency placements for the next three to seven years.
Graduating medical students from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have learned their residency placements for the next three to seven years.
Lurie Children's Hospital continues restoration efforts following January cyberattack
Lurie Children's Hospital is still working to restore their systems following a cyberattack in January.
Lurie Children's Hospital is still working to restore their systems following a cyberattack in January.
Lurie Children's Hospital continues restoration efforts following cyberattack
Lurie Children's Hospital is still working to restore their systems following a cyberattack in January.
Lurie Children's Hospital is still working to restore their systems following a cyberattack in January.
Northwestern Hospital becomes first in Illinois to offer FDA-approved AFib treatment
Northwestern Hospital has become the first medical facility in Illinois to offer a groundbreaking new treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Northwestern Hospital has become the first medical facility in Illinois to offer a groundbreaking new treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Chicago hospital becomes first in Illinois to offer FDA-approved AFib treatment
Northwestern Hospital has become the first medical facility in Illinois to offer a groundbreaking new treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Northwestern Hospital has become the first medical facility in Illinois to offer a groundbreaking new treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib).
New Illinois health insurance proposal would ban 'junk insurance' and 'step therapy'
The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) seeks to prohibit step therapy, eliminate prior authorization for crisis mental health care, enhance network adequacy and curb unchecked rate hikes for large group insurance companies.
The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) seeks to prohibit step therapy, eliminate prior authorization for crisis mental health care, enhance network adequacy and curb unchecked rate hikes for large group insurance companies.
Illinois governor looks to tackle rising cost of health insurance
The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), initially proposed during the governor?s FY25 Budget Address in late February, seeks to prohibit step therapy, eliminate prior authorization for crisis mental health care, enhance network adequacy and curb unchecked rate hikes for large group insurance companies.
The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), initially proposed during the governor?s FY25 Budget Address in late February, seeks to prohibit step therapy, eliminate prior authorization for crisis mental health care, enhance network adequacy and curb unchecked rate hikes for large group insurance companies.