Gov. Pritzker lays out plan to target kids' mental health crisis
A mental health crisis among children in Illinois will be fought by streamlining and easing access to necessary treatment and coordinating between six separate state agencies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.
A mental health crisis among children in Illinois will be fought by streamlining and easing access to necessary treatment and coordinating between six separate state agencies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.
With Illinois children in ‘crisis,’ Pritzker releases report designed to improve behavioral health care
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday plans to release a comprehensive report about improving behavioral health care for children in the state — penned largely by a Chapin Hall child welfare expert with research from multiple state agencies and more than 700 stakeholders.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday plans to release a comprehensive report about improving behavioral health care for children in the state — penned largely by a Chapin Hall child welfare expert with research from multiple state agencies and more than 700 stakeholders.
Chicago medical duo operating first-of-its-kind cardiac care prevention clinic
February is American Heart Month. In a Fox 32 special report, we introduce you to a medical dynamic duo that’s serving up a combo platter of cardiac prevention.
February is American Heart Month. In a Fox 32 special report, we introduce you to a medical dynamic duo that’s serving up a combo platter of cardiac prevention.
Chicago medical duo operating first-of-its-kind clinic for cardiac care
In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck introduces you to a medical dynamic duo that’s serving up a combo platter of cardiac prevention.
In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck introduces you to a medical dynamic duo that’s serving up a combo platter of cardiac prevention.
7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
5th person cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the fascinating new cure being developed for HIV and its success so far.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the fascinating new cure being developed for HIV and its success so far.
Pharmacists warn all antibiotics in shortage
As the number of bacterial infections increase, the antibiotics we may need to fight them have become harder to find. The FDA is reporting a nationwide drug shortage.
As the number of bacterial infections increase, the antibiotics we may need to fight them have become harder to find. The FDA is reporting a nationwide drug shortage.
New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
Chicago mayoral race: Women's health takes center stage at forum
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd work to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd work to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
US could see first pill to treat postpartum depression this summer
Postpartum depression affects about one in seven new mothers. Symptoms range from deep despair and frequent crying to thoughts of hurting the baby or not connecting with the child.
Postpartum depression affects about one in seven new mothers. Symptoms range from deep despair and frequent crying to thoughts of hurting the baby or not connecting with the child.
Chicago mayoral election: Abortion, women's health taking center stage
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd worked to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd worked to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Illinois officials call for more resources for Black communities on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
State Rep. La Shawn Ford joined the Black Leadership Advocacy Coalition for Healthcare Equity to encourage greater state investments in programs targeted towards Black-led community based HIV/AIDS service providers.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford joined the Black Leadership Advocacy Coalition for Healthcare Equity to encourage greater state investments in programs targeted towards Black-led community based HIV/AIDS service providers.
Tips for staying heart healthy for American Heart Month
Dr. Jayne Morgan, cardiologist and executive director at Piedmont Health, talks about the importance of maintaining a healthy heart.
Dr. Jayne Morgan, cardiologist and executive director at Piedmont Health, talks about the importance of maintaining a healthy heart.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
Some Illinois residents poised to lose Medicaid coverage after Covid protections end
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
Dental van headed to Chicago to help kids, teens smile brighter
Advocate Children’s Hospital is debuting a new pediatric dental van that will serve lower-income neighborhoods and those on Medicaid.
Advocate Children’s Hospital is debuting a new pediatric dental van that will serve lower-income neighborhoods and those on Medicaid.
Some Illinois residents poised to lose Medicaid coverage after Covid protections end
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
Chicago's mobile dental care van to serve lower-income neighborhoods
Advocate Children?s Hospital is debuting a new pediatric dental van that will serve lower-income neighborhoods and those on Medicaid.
Advocate Children?s Hospital is debuting a new pediatric dental van that will serve lower-income neighborhoods and those on Medicaid.
New system alerts your doctor if any data has been compromised
It's no secret. Online attacks are ramping up and health care providers are getting hit at an alarming rate.
It's no secret. Online attacks are ramping up and health care providers are getting hit at an alarming rate.