Cook County erases nearly $80M in medical debt for thousands of residents
Thousands of Cook County residents are finding surprise letters in their mailboxes announcing that their medical debt has been paid.
Thousands of Cook County residents are finding surprise letters in their mailboxes announcing that their medical debt has been paid.
New Cook County fund would abolish medical debt
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Wednesday announced the first fund to abolish medical debt for residents.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Wednesday announced the first fund to abolish medical debt for residents.
Chicago doctors urge vaccinations as monkeypox cases rise
Doctors in Chicago are warning of a sudden uptick in cases of monkeypox. In the last two weeks, Howard Brown Health has diagnosed seven new cases.? That is not a lot compared to case levels of 2022, but the sudden spike has doctors concerned.
Doctors in Chicago are warning of a sudden uptick in cases of monkeypox. In the last two weeks, Howard Brown Health has diagnosed seven new cases.? That is not a lot compared to case levels of 2022, but the sudden spike has doctors concerned.
Lurie Children's becomes first Illinois hospital to receive special designation
Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago received special recognition on Friday.
Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago received special recognition on Friday.
Lurie Children's becomes first Illinois hospital to receive special designation
The National Organization for Rare Disorders named Lurie Children's a Rare Disease Center of Excellence, making it the first hospital in Illinois to receive the designation.
The National Organization for Rare Disorders named Lurie Children's a Rare Disease Center of Excellence, making it the first hospital in Illinois to receive the designation.
Illinois AG deems Danville abortion ordinance illegal, ACLU plans to challenge in court
The Illinois attorney general says a downstate abortion ordinance violates state law.
The Illinois attorney general says a downstate abortion ordinance violates state law.
Adderall, Ozempic, other drug shortages have no clear resolution and could exist for years, experts say
Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.
Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.
Illinois residents to begin receiving Medicaid renewal notifications this week
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
Pritzker announces 'careful' and 'deliberate' Medicaid renewal process
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
Local non-profit donates over 500 toys to cancer patients
The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.
The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.
Chipotle giving away free food to health care workers – here's how to enter
In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.
In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.
Unique heart procedure performed at Northwestern Medicine
The Ross Procedure gives patients a new heart valve using parts of their own body instead of a mechanical valve or ones made of animal tissue. A select few highly trained surgeons do this procedure including Dr. Christopher Malaisrie.
The Ross Procedure gives patients a new heart valve using parts of their own body instead of a mechanical valve or ones made of animal tissue. A select few highly trained surgeons do this procedure including Dr. Christopher Malaisrie.
Breaking barriers: Addressing Black men's mental health care
The CDC says Black men in the U.S. are half as likely to receive metal heath car as their white counterparts. Dr. Michael Maxwell says there are a number of reasons Black men are reluctant to seek treatment. One of the main reasons is the stigma.
The CDC says Black men in the U.S. are half as likely to receive metal heath car as their white counterparts. Dr. Michael Maxwell says there are a number of reasons Black men are reluctant to seek treatment. One of the main reasons is the stigma.
Former Cook County police chief undergoes rarely performed heart surgery at Chicago hospital
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the CDC. Each year, thousands of them undergo surgery to have it replaced with either a mechanical valve or animal tissue. In a FOX 32 special report, Corey McPherrin takes a look at another surgical option that’s rarely performed, and it’s happening at a Chicago hospital.
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the CDC. Each year, thousands of them undergo surgery to have it replaced with either a mechanical valve or animal tissue. In a FOX 32 special report, Corey McPherrin takes a look at another surgical option that’s rarely performed, and it’s happening at a Chicago hospital.
Former Cook County police chief undergoes rarely performed heart surgery at Chicago hospital
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cook County Health unveils newest mural at CCH Professional Building
Cook County Health sites are getting a colorful facelift.
Cook County Health sites are getting a colorful facelift.
Cook County Health unveils newest mural at CCH Professional Building
Cook County Health sites are getting a colorful facelift.
Cook County Health sites are getting a colorful facelift.
Breast cancer vaccine shows promise in Florida woman's case
Research in developing a vaccine to protect against breast cancer is yielding some encouraging results.
Research in developing a vaccine to protect against breast cancer is yielding some encouraging results.
Breast cancer vaccine shows promise in Florida woman's case
Research in developing a vaccine to protect against breast cancer is yielding some encouraging results.
Research in developing a vaccine to protect against breast cancer is yielding some encouraging results.
Woman, 97, celebrated for her decades of volunteer work at Crown Point hospital
Vivian Kelby, 97, first began volunteering in 1976.
Vivian Kelby, 97, first began volunteering in 1976.