Nursing schools fast track training to combat shortage: 12-month program a 'win-win'
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
'Go Red for Women' campaign spotlights progress in women's heart health
Many lessons have been learned about women's heart health in the last two decades. In a Special Report, FOX 32's Sylvia Perez takes a look at the one that tops the list.
Many lessons have been learned about women's heart health in the last two decades. In a Special Report, FOX 32's Sylvia Perez takes a look at the one that tops the list.
'Go Red for Women' campaign spotlights progress in women's heart health
This month marks 20 years of the American Heart Association's national "Go Red for Women" campaign.
This month marks 20 years of the American Heart Association's national "Go Red for Women" campaign.
Black Heritage: Preserving the legacy of Dr. Percy L. Julian
He was only the third African American in the United States to hold a PhD in chemistry, and developed treatments for glaucoma, reproductive issues, and arthritis. Dr. Percy L. Julian was a pioneer in the field of organic chemistry.
He was only the third African American in the United States to hold a PhD in chemistry, and developed treatments for glaucoma, reproductive issues, and arthritis. Dr. Percy L. Julian was a pioneer in the field of organic chemistry.
Device shows promise in treating tinnitus
Have you ever heard a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears? If so, you may have tinnitus but a little device may help.
Have you ever heard a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears? If so, you may have tinnitus but a little device may help.
University of Chicago Medicine offers new FDA-approved melanoma therapy
There's a new FDA-approved therapy to fight the leading cause of skin cancer?melanoma. It's called Amtagvi. And the University of Chicago Medicine is one of the first 30 institutions in the country to offer the treatment.
There's a new FDA-approved therapy to fight the leading cause of skin cancer?melanoma. It's called Amtagvi. And the University of Chicago Medicine is one of the first 30 institutions in the country to offer the treatment.
Formal complaint filed against University of Chicago over another hospital CEO's death
A formal complaint has been filed against the University of Chicago and one of its doctors in connection to the death of former Silver Cross Hospital CEO, Ruth Colby.
A formal complaint has been filed against the University of Chicago and one of its doctors in connection to the death of former Silver Cross Hospital CEO, Ruth Colby.
Joliet nurses file class-action suit against Ascension Health over claim of wage theft
Nearly a hundred nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph want to get paid for overtime they say they've worked and have been denied. They filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday in Will County.
Nearly a hundred nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph want to get paid for overtime they say they've worked and have been denied. They filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday in Will County.
Nurses at UChicago Medicine authorize strike over patient safety concerns
Nurses at UChicago Medicine were voting Tuesday on whether to authorize a strike.
Nurses at UChicago Medicine were voting Tuesday on whether to authorize a strike.
Joliet nurses file class-action suit against Ascension Health over claim of wage theft
A class-action lawsuit filed Tuesday in Will County claims over 90 nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph in Joliet weren't paid wages they had been promised leading up to a lockout late last year.
A class-action lawsuit filed Tuesday in Will County claims over 90 nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph in Joliet weren't paid wages they had been promised leading up to a lockout late last year.
Son of former Silver Cross Hospital CEO files complaint against University of Chicago Hospital, doctor
A formal complaint has been filed against the University of Chicago and one of its doctors in connection to the death of former Silver Cross Hospital CEO, Ruth Colby.
A formal complaint has been filed against the University of Chicago and one of its doctors in connection to the death of former Silver Cross Hospital CEO, Ruth Colby.
U.S. women giving birth now 3 times as likely have syphilis
U.S. health officials are alarmed by a major rise in dangerous, preventable syphilis infections in babies.
U.S. health officials are alarmed by a major rise in dangerous, preventable syphilis infections in babies.
Fear of needles: Overcoming the challenge of medical appointments
Fear of needles is one of the biggest challenges people face in going to the doctor. It can make vaccinations and blood draws really difficult?even for adults. Beth Galvin has some tips to make your next appointment a little easier.
Fear of needles is one of the biggest challenges people face in going to the doctor. It can make vaccinations and blood draws really difficult?even for adults. Beth Galvin has some tips to make your next appointment a little easier.
Black Men's Mental Health & Wellness Symposium happening at UChicago
The African American Alumni Committee at the University of Chicago is hosting its 2024 symposium Saturday focusing on improving access to mental health care and deconstructing stigmas.
The African American Alumni Committee at the University of Chicago is hosting its 2024 symposium Saturday focusing on improving access to mental health care and deconstructing stigmas.
Illinois woman details battle with rare form of ALS
Jessica Morris is inspiring others, as she navigates life with an extremely rare genetic form of ALS.
Jessica Morris is inspiring others, as she navigates life with an extremely rare genetic form of ALS.
Communications at Lurie Children's Hospital partially restored following cyberattack
Communications are being restored at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago following a cybersecurity attack that caused a complete network outage late last month.
Communications are being restored at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago following a cybersecurity attack that caused a complete network outage late last month.
Northwestern Memorial nurses provide heartfelt keepsakes to comfort grieving families
They're the heart of healthcare. Nurses comfort not only patients but their families too.
They're the heart of healthcare. Nurses comfort not only patients but their families too.
Chicago nurses provide heartfelt keepsakes to comfort grieving families
They're the heart of healthcare. Nurses comfort not only patients but their families too.
They're the heart of healthcare. Nurses comfort not only patients but their families too.
What to know about new COVID guidelines from CDC
The CDC is planning to release new isolation guidelines for COVID-19. Instead of isolating for five days, those who test positive for COVID-19 and don't have a fever for 24 hours can stop isolation right away.
The CDC is planning to release new isolation guidelines for COVID-19. Instead of isolating for five days, those who test positive for COVID-19 and don't have a fever for 24 hours can stop isolation right away.
CDC to release new COVID-19 isolation guidelines
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention plans to get rid of the five-day COVID-19 isolation guideline.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention plans to get rid of the five-day COVID-19 isolation guideline.