New tech to combat lung cancer
A Chicago doctor is using new FDA-approved technology that makes cancer cells glow during surgery.
A Chicago doctor is using new FDA-approved technology that makes cancer cells glow during surgery.
Health care costs could decide the midterms, new poll suggests | ChicagoLIVE
Health care costs top Americans’ economic worries and are expected to play a major role in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new KFF Health poll.
Health care costs top Americans’ economic worries and are expected to play a major role in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new KFF Health poll.
Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Lurie Children’s announces new hospital planned for Downers Grove
Dr. Thomas Shanley, president and CEO of Lurie Children’s Hospital, joins us to discuss plans for a new Downers Grove facility, what services it will offer families, why the western suburbs were chosen, and what’s next for the hospital’s continued growth.
Dr. Thomas Shanley, president and CEO of Lurie Children’s Hospital, joins us to discuss plans for a new Downers Grove facility, what services it will offer families, why the western suburbs were chosen, and what’s next for the hospital’s continued growth.
Nipah virus concern grows overseas as airports step up screening
An infectious disease expert explains what the Nipah virus is, how it spreads, the symptoms to watch for, and whether this emerging outbreak poses any real risk to the U.S.
An infectious disease expert explains what the Nipah virus is, how it spreads, the symptoms to watch for, and whether this emerging outbreak poses any real risk to the U.S.
Lurie Children’s plans new pediatric hospital in Downers Grove | ChicagoLIVE
Lurie Children’s Hospital is beginning plans on a new pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area. This facility would be the first inpatient hospital outside of downtown Chicago.
Lurie Children’s Hospital is beginning plans on a new pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area. This facility would be the first inpatient hospital outside of downtown Chicago.
Illinois taking action as sexual assault survivors face ER delays
More than 400,000 people experience sexual violence in the U.S. each year, but many survivors face delays or are turned away from emergency rooms that lack specially trained nurses. A Unit 32 special report examines the nationwide shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, the impact on survivors, and how new Illinois laws aim to improve access to timely, trauma-informed care.
More than 400,000 people experience sexual violence in the U.S. each year, but many survivors face delays or are turned away from emergency rooms that lack specially trained nurses. A Unit 32 special report examines the nationwide shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, the impact on survivors, and how new Illinois laws aim to improve access to timely, trauma-informed care.
Illinois taking action as sexual assault survivors face ER delays
More than 400,000 people experience sexual violence in the U.S. each year, but many survivors face delays or are turned away from emergency rooms that lack specially trained nurses. A Unit 32 special report examines the nationwide shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, the impact on survivors, and how new Illinois laws aim to improve access to timely, trauma-informed care.
More than 400,000 people experience sexual violence in the U.S. each year, but many survivors face delays or are turned away from emergency rooms that lack specially trained nurses. A Unit 32 special report examines the nationwide shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, the impact on survivors, and how new Illinois laws aim to improve access to timely, trauma-informed care.
Confused about child vaccines? What Illinois and the AAP recommend now
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law allowing the Illinois Department of Public Health to create its own childhood vaccine guidelines following changes at the federal level. At the same time, the American Academy of Pediatrics released alternative recommendations. Dr. Marielle J. Fricchione of Rush University Medical Center joins us to explain what has changed.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law allowing the Illinois Department of Public Health to create its own childhood vaccine guidelines following changes at the federal level. At the same time, the American Academy of Pediatrics released alternative recommendations. Dr. Marielle J. Fricchione of Rush University Medical Center joins us to explain what has changed.
Illinois pediatricians break from new federal vaccine guidance—what parents need to know
An Illinois-based pediatric group charts its own vaccine recommendations as federal guidance shifts, and a Lurie Children’s expert explains what this means for parents navigating the changes.
An Illinois-based pediatric group charts its own vaccine recommendations as federal guidance shifts, and a Lurie Children’s expert explains what this means for parents navigating the changes.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
What Illinois families should know about childhood vaccines | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois public health officials say parents should continue following established childhood immunizations schedules, even as federal officials revise how they are recommended nationally.
Illinois public health officials say parents should continue following established childhood immunizations schedules, even as federal officials revise how they are recommended nationally.
Illinois reports first child flu death amid 'winter surge' of respiratory illnesses
Illinois health officials say a child has died from the flu as the state is seeing a "winter surge" of respiratory illnesses.
Illinois health officials say a child has died from the flu as the state is seeing a "winter surge" of respiratory illnesses.
Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, millions of Americans now faced with steep health insurance hikes
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
Chicago-area hospitals welcome first babies of 2026
As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.
As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.
Super flu cases slam U.S.
The CDC says a spike in flu cases is driven by a new variant. It comes as vaccination rates remain low.
The CDC says a spike in flu cases is driven by a new variant. It comes as vaccination rates remain low.
New Illinois healthcare laws to know in 2026
New healthcare laws are set to go in effect in Illinois in the new year. Matthew L. Williams, Partner at Salvi, Schostock & Pritchard, joins via zoom to share a list of the most important changes.
New healthcare laws are set to go in effect in Illinois in the new year. Matthew L. Williams, Partner at Salvi, Schostock & Pritchard, joins via zoom to share a list of the most important changes.