Loretto Hospital workers dig in: Strike persists as negotiations fail to yield agreement
About 200 workers at Loretto Hospital remain on strike after a weekend bargaining session ended with no deal.
About 200 workers at Loretto Hospital remain on strike after a weekend bargaining session ended with no deal.
National Health Center Week kicks off Monday
Community health centers like Near North Health provide full health care and social services across the Chicago area to those who may not have immediate access. National Health Center Week celebrates the history of centers that aim to bring equality and equity to health care.
Community health centers like Near North Health provide full health care and social services across the Chicago area to those who may not have immediate access. National Health Center Week celebrates the history of centers that aim to bring equality and equity to health care.
Berlin Nightclub employees strike for health care
A LGBTQ nightclub in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood was surrounded by community members standing with employees demanding health care Friday night.
A LGBTQ nightclub in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood was surrounded by community members standing with employees demanding health care Friday night.
Gastro-intestinal Research Foundation hosts annual golf outing
A star-studded round of golf is slated for this Monday.
A star-studded round of golf is slated for this Monday.
Chicago-area children's hospital helps little girl in heartwarming journey to hearing
A 3-year-old who suffered from severe hearing loss can now experience a new world of sounds after having a cochlear implant surgery at the Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn.
A 3-year-old who suffered from severe hearing loss can now experience a new world of sounds after having a cochlear implant surgery at the Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn.
Loneliness: The next health crisis
The pandemic made loneliness and isolation worse for a whole lot of people.
The pandemic made loneliness and isolation worse for a whole lot of people.
2 Illinois hospitals rank among the best in the country
Two Illinois hospitals rank among the best in the country.
Two Illinois hospitals rank among the best in the country.
2 Illinois hospitals rank among the best in the country
Two Illinois hospitals rank among the best in the country.
Two Illinois hospitals rank among the best in the country.
Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells
More than seven decades ago, doctors used the cells of Henrietta Lacks to form the basis for modern medical research, but neither she nor her family were ever compensated until now.
More than seven decades ago, doctors used the cells of Henrietta Lacks to form the basis for modern medical research, but neither she nor her family were ever compensated until now.
Teens battling cancer get VIP passes to Lollapalooza through Make-A-Wish
Lollapalooza is just two days away and dreams are coming true for two teenagers battling cancer.
Lollapalooza is just two days away and dreams are coming true for two teenagers battling cancer.
CVS to lay off 5,000 employees as it seeks to cut costs
The Rhode Island-based pharmacy giant said in a statement that it is eliminating "a number of non-customer facing positions" throughout the company
The Rhode Island-based pharmacy giant said in a statement that it is eliminating "a number of non-customer facing positions" throughout the company
Illinois becomes first state to screen newborns for rare genetic condition
The legislation, just signed by Governor JB Pritzker, is all thanks to a local family that we introduced to you last year.
The legislation, just signed by Governor JB Pritzker, is all thanks to a local family that we introduced to you last year.
Illinois becomes first state to screen newborns for rare genetic condition
Illinois has become the first state in the nation to screen newborns for a rare, genetic condition.
Illinois has become the first state in the nation to screen newborns for a rare, genetic condition.
New tech that improves outcomes for liver transplant patients arrives in Chicago
New technology that improves outcomes for liver transplant patients has arrived in Chicago.
New technology that improves outcomes for liver transplant patients has arrived in Chicago.
New tech that improves outcomes for liver transplant patients arrives in Chicago
New technology that improves outcomes for liver transplant patients has arrived in Chicago.
New technology that improves outcomes for liver transplant patients has arrived in Chicago.
A.I. brain implant helps paralyzed man move, feel again
“There was a time that I didn’t know if I was even going to live, or if I wanted to, frankly. And now, I can feel the touch of someone holding my hand. It’s overwhelming," said Keith Thomas, the patient who received the revolutionary treatment.
“There was a time that I didn’t know if I was even going to live, or if I wanted to, frankly. And now, I can feel the touch of someone holding my hand. It’s overwhelming," said Keith Thomas, the patient who received the revolutionary treatment.
Pritzker launches new initiatives to protect reproductive health and access
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Pritzker launches new initiatives to protect reproductive health and access
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Chicago health fair offers Medicare assistance, free screenings
Sinai Chicago is hosting a health fair to provide educational sessions about Medicare for seniors in the community. Signing up can be confusing, health coverage experts will be available to answer questions. There will also be free screenings available. The event is on Aug. 8.
Sinai Chicago is hosting a health fair to provide educational sessions about Medicare for seniors in the community. Signing up can be confusing, health coverage experts will be available to answer questions. There will also be free screenings available. The event is on Aug. 8.
New Illinois law bars unregulated pregnancy centers from using misinformation, deceptive practices
Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled down Thursday on his pledge to make Illinois a safe haven for women seeking an abortion.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled down Thursday on his pledge to make Illinois a safe haven for women seeking an abortion.