Wagovy, Ozempic patients could face higher risk of complications under anesthesia
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.
Chicago mayor fires Dr. Allison Arwady despite plea from board of public health
Dr. Allison Arwady, the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, was fired Friday.
Dr. Allison Arwady, the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, was fired Friday.
Latino Family Wellness & Health Equity tour rolls through Chicago this Saturday
Over 40 providers will offer free health services to Latino Chicagoans this weekend as kids get ready to return to school.
Over 40 providers will offer free health services to Latino Chicagoans this weekend as kids get ready to return to school.
Deal reached between Loretto Hospital, union after 11 days on strike
A new labor agreement was announced Thursday between Loretto Hospital and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
A new labor agreement was announced Thursday between Loretto Hospital and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Vigil held as Loretto Hospital strike enters 11th day
As the strike at a West Side hospital stretches into its eleventh day, workers, faith leaders and community leaders held a vigil Wednesday morning.
As the strike at a West Side hospital stretches into its eleventh day, workers, faith leaders and community leaders held a vigil Wednesday morning.
FDA approves first fast-acting pill for postpartum depression
Postpartum depression symptoms can be felt anytime within the first year following a pregnancy. A new fast acting pill could help mothers cope with their symptoms.
Postpartum depression symptoms can be felt anytime within the first year following a pregnancy. A new fast acting pill could help mothers cope with their symptoms.
Hoffman Estates approves raising ambulance fees
The next time you call an ambulance in Hoffman Estates, it's going to cost more money.
The next time you call an ambulance in Hoffman Estates, it's going to cost more money.
FDA approves pill for postpartum depression
Doctors from Rush University Medical Center had a hand in testing the new pill.
Doctors from Rush University Medical Center had a hand in testing the new pill.
Illinois officials urge organ donations to help bridge minority donor gap
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month and Illinois officials are making a plea for organ donations.
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month and Illinois officials are making a plea for organ donations.
Cosmetics use can increase cancer risk
Kristina Marusic, author of "A New War on Cancer," talks about how even popular cosmetics can increase your risk of getting cancer.
Kristina Marusic, author of "A New War on Cancer," talks about how even popular cosmetics can increase your risk of getting cancer.
Northwestern Medicine successfully performs double-lung transplant on patients with 'flipped organs'
A medical breakthrough at Northwestern Medicine, as doctors have performed a double-lung transplant on two patients with "flipped organs."
A medical breakthrough at Northwestern Medicine, as doctors have performed a double-lung transplant on two patients with "flipped organs."
Double lung transplant successfully performed on patients with 'flipped organs'
A medical breakthrough at Northwestern Medicine, as doctors have performed a double-lung transplant on two patients with "flipped organs."
A medical breakthrough at Northwestern Medicine, as doctors have performed a double-lung transplant on two patients with "flipped organs."
Loretto Hospital strike: Union rejects counter-offer, strike enters critical phase
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.
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.