Illinois offering free health care to undocumented immigrants ages 55 to 64
The free health care for immigrants includes doctor and hospital visits, lab tests, physical and occupational therapy, mental health, substance abuse disorder services, dental and vision services, and prescription drugs.
The free health care for immigrants includes doctor and hospital visits, lab tests, physical and occupational therapy, mental health, substance abuse disorder services, dental and vision services, and prescription drugs.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike introduced as new CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital system
Former top Illinois health official Dr. Ngozi Ezike speaks after being named the new president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital system.
Former top Illinois health official Dr. Ngozi Ezike speaks after being named the new president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital system.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike named CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital system
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who guided Illinois through the heart of the pandemic as the state’s top health official, has been named president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital network.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who guided Illinois through the heart of the pandemic as the state’s top health official, has been named president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital network.
ConnectRN app looking to offer nurses flexibility and control during time of soaring demand
Ted Jeanloz and Jackie Darling talk about the connectRN app and how it is helping nurses and healthcare workers take back control of their schedules and provide a supportive network of employees in the field.
Ted Jeanloz and Jackie Darling talk about the connectRN app and how it is helping nurses and healthcare workers take back control of their schedules and provide a supportive network of employees in the field.
Texas DA to drop murder charges against woman after self-induced abortion
According to the DA, a review of applicable Texas law showed that Lizelle Herrera “cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her.”
According to the DA, a review of applicable Texas law showed that Lizelle Herrera “cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her.”
Obama returns to White House to tout health care law, calls it 'high point' of tenure
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
Nurse's conviction in death of patient shines light on the prosecution of medical errors
Bruce Lambert from Northwestern University talks about the criminal culpability of medical workers in regards to errors performed while taking care of patients.
Bruce Lambert from Northwestern University talks about the criminal culpability of medical workers in regards to errors performed while taking care of patients.
Suburban Chicago family donating 325 Easter baskets to kids in hospitals
Axel's family started putting together Easter baskets four years ago. Their first year, they gave 100 baskets to patients at Rush University Medical Center. In 2021, they donated 318 baskets to Rush, University of Illinois-Chicago, Comer Childrens Hospital, and Central DuPage Hospital. Their goal this year is 325 baskets.
Axel's family started putting together Easter baskets four years ago. Their first year, they gave 100 baskets to patients at Rush University Medical Center. In 2021, they donated 318 baskets to Rush, University of Illinois-Chicago, Comer Childrens Hospital, and Central DuPage Hospital. Their goal this year is 325 baskets.
Man beats cancer with double lung transplant in Chicago
Doctors with Northwestern Medicine are calling it a medical miracle.
Doctors with Northwestern Medicine are calling it a medical miracle.
Northwestern Medicine doctors perform first ever double-lung transplant on lung cancer patient
“I'm 54, I gotta go enjoy life now. This is the biggest chance I have. The biggest chance I got, ya know, to stay alive. Enjoy life,” Albert Khoury said.
“I'm 54, I gotta go enjoy life now. This is the biggest chance I have. The biggest chance I got, ya know, to stay alive. Enjoy life,” Albert Khoury said.
Double lung transplant saves Chicago man with terminal cancer
Doctors with Northwestern Medicine are calling it a medical miracle.
Doctors with Northwestern Medicine are calling it a medical miracle.
New book examines how front line hospital workers rallied to fight the pandemic
Dr. David Reich, president and COO of the Mount Sinai Hospital, talks about the new book "Relentless," which documents Mount Sinai Health System's response to COVID-19 .
Dr. David Reich, president and COO of the Mount Sinai Hospital, talks about the new book "Relentless," which documents Mount Sinai Health System's response to COVID-19 .
'Ignore No More' campaign sheds light on Black women battling sarcoidosis
Mary McGowan and Garrie Farrow from the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research talk about the rare disease and why it disproportionately affects Black women.
Mary McGowan and Garrie Farrow from the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research talk about the rare disease and why it disproportionately affects Black women.
Project HOPE changing lives through programs, services for Chicagoans in crisis
Laronda Castine, program manager with Project HOPE, talks about what they're doing to help Chicagoans who are having a rough time or making important life decisions.
Laronda Castine, program manager with Project HOPE, talks about what they're doing to help Chicagoans who are having a rough time or making important life decisions.
Nurses rally in Oak Brook, call for safe staffing requirements in hospitals
"Safe staffing saves lives," the nurses said.
"Safe staffing saves lives," the nurses said.
How to distinguish between "normal aging" and early Alzheimer's disease
Morgan Daven from the Alzheimer's Association talks about the differences between "normal aging" and early Alzheimer's disease and what are warning signs and risk factors to look out for.
Morgan Daven from the Alzheimer's Association talks about the differences between "normal aging" and early Alzheimer's disease and what are warning signs and risk factors to look out for.
Study finds depression medication ineffective in treating pregnant women
Jacqueline Gollan, professor of psychiatry at Northwestern University, expounds on their study that found some pregnant woman have lingering depression despite treatment from antidepressants.
Jacqueline Gollan, professor of psychiatry at Northwestern University, expounds on their study that found some pregnant woman have lingering depression despite treatment from antidepressants.
CardioGraphe: CT scanner in Lisle helps treat heart patients more quickly and thoroughly
Heart disease is leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly 700,000 people dying every year.
Heart disease is leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly 700,000 people dying every year.
Emergency room reopens to ambulances at former Mercy Hospital in Bronzeville
On Monday, officials and community activists celebrated the survival of the former Mercy Hospital and a full reopening of its emergency room.
On Monday, officials and community activists celebrated the survival of the former Mercy Hospital and a full reopening of its emergency room.
Emergency room reopens at former Mercy Hospital in Bronzeville
There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for the reopening of an emergency room at former Mercy Hospital, now known as Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Bronzeville.
There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for the reopening of an emergency room at former Mercy Hospital, now known as Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Bronzeville.