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.
New Illinois law cracks down on 'crisis pregnancy centers'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law barring unregulated pregnancy centers from using misinformation or deceptive practices that interfere with a woman's right to choose.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law barring unregulated pregnancy centers from using misinformation or deceptive practices that interfere with a woman's right to choose.
Loretto Hospital workers prepare to strike after 'insulting' raise, dispute over staffing
Staff at Loretto Hospital are preparing for a strike.
Staff at Loretto Hospital are preparing for a strike.
Loretto Hospital workers preparing to strike
The union representing the workers delivered their 10-day notice last week and plan to strike on Monday.
The union representing the workers delivered their 10-day notice last week and plan to strike on Monday.
45 years of IVF: The evolution of in vitro fertilization
Today it’s estimated one in 60 babies are conceived through IVF. The technology has evolved to make it even more successful.
Today it’s estimated one in 60 babies are conceived through IVF. The technology has evolved to make it even more successful.
Registered nurses rally outside Jackson Park Hospital for better staffing, contract
An information picket was held on Tuesday at Jackson Park Hospital, where registered nurses voiced their demands for improved staffing levels and a fair contract.
An information picket was held on Tuesday at Jackson Park Hospital, where registered nurses voiced their demands for improved staffing levels and a fair contract.
HHS secretary urges Illinoisans to take action or risk losing Medicaid coverage
This year alone, as many as 15 million Americans could potentially lose their Medicaid health care coverage. One of the nation's top health care advocates made a stop in Chicago on Monday to remind Medicaid recipients that they may still be eligible.
This year alone, as many as 15 million Americans could potentially lose their Medicaid health care coverage. One of the nation's top health care advocates made a stop in Chicago on Monday to remind Medicaid recipients that they may still be eligible.
Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.