Elmhurst University opens $30M Health Sciences building with state-of-the-art simulation labs
Elmhurst University has opened its new $30 million Health Sciences building, a cutting-edge facility for nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and public health students.
Elmhurst University has opened its new $30 million Health Sciences building, a cutting-edge facility for nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and public health students.
Chicago woman receives life-saving kidney transplant from her daughter
A daughter donated her kidney to save her mother’s life at UI Health, completing a years-long journey of love, resilience, and advocacy.
A daughter donated her kidney to save her mother’s life at UI Health, completing a years-long journey of love, resilience, and advocacy.
Eli Lilly partners with Walmart to sell weight loss drug directly to patients nationwide
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Northwestern scientists develop nanomedicine that wipes out leukemia in animal study
A groundbreaking Northwestern University study has unveiled a new nanomedicine that wiped out acute myeloid leukemia in animal trials — a major step forward in the fight against cancer.
A groundbreaking Northwestern University study has unveiled a new nanomedicine that wiped out acute myeloid leukemia in animal trials — a major step forward in the fight against cancer.
Government shutdown's looming health care cliff
On Day 29 of the government shutdown, and lawmakers appear to still be at the same point of negotiations as they were on day one.
On Day 29 of the government shutdown, and lawmakers appear to still be at the same point of negotiations as they were on day one.
Health experts warn of severe flu season: What you need to know to stay protected
As colder weather brings a surge in flu cases, AMA board chair Dr. Lase Ajayi shares how to recognize symptoms, protect vulnerable groups, and keep your family safe this flu season.
As colder weather brings a surge in flu cases, AMA board chair Dr. Lase Ajayi shares how to recognize symptoms, protect vulnerable groups, and keep your family safe this flu season.
Botox-like treatment eases phantom limb pain for Ukrainian war amputees
A groundbreaking Northwestern Medicine study finds that a Botox-like injection can dramatically reduce phantom limb pain in Ukrainian war amputees. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Dr. Steven Cohen, senior study author and Director of Pain Research at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, about how this innovative treatment targets nerves to relieve pain and help amputees regain mobility and use of prosthetics.
A groundbreaking Northwestern Medicine study finds that a Botox-like injection can dramatically reduce phantom limb pain in Ukrainian war amputees. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Dr. Steven Cohen, senior study author and Director of Pain Research at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, about how this innovative treatment targets nerves to relieve pain and help amputees regain mobility and use of prosthetics.
The surgery that helped one suburban Chicago woman feel whole after breast cancer
In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at a procedure one Chicago area hospital is offering that not only helps preserve the patient's breast but her sense of self too.
In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at a procedure one Chicago area hospital is offering that not only helps preserve the patient's breast but her sense of self too.
Humans replace dummies in UIC medical training
At the University of Illinois College of Medicine, students are now learning from real human actors instead of plastic dummies. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Bob Kaiser, Interim Executive Director of the Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute at UIC, about how more than 160 actors are helping future doctors and nurses practice communication, diagnosis and patient care.
At the University of Illinois College of Medicine, students are now learning from real human actors instead of plastic dummies. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Bob Kaiser, Interim Executive Director of the Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute at UIC, about how more than 160 actors are helping future doctors and nurses practice communication, diagnosis and patient care.
This Chicago classroom looks like a hospital — and that’s the point
Fox 32's Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how a Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.
Fox 32's Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how a Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.
This Chicago classroom looks like a hospital — and that’s the point
In a Fox Chicago special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how one Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.
In a Fox Chicago special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how one Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.
Most Americans worry about higher health care costs in 2026, poll finds
The prospect of paying more for health care coverage has people who either are insured or not worried about covering their medical needs.
The prospect of paying more for health care coverage has people who either are insured or not worried about covering their medical needs.
Peanut allergies on the decline? Doctor explains new prevention research
After years of rising peanut allergy cases, new research offers hope. Dr. Ruchi Gupta of Northwestern and Lurie Children?s joins "ChicagoLIVE" to explain how early introduction of peanut products for babies is helping prevent future allergies.
After years of rising peanut allergy cases, new research offers hope. Dr. Ruchi Gupta of Northwestern and Lurie Children?s joins "ChicagoLIVE" to explain how early introduction of peanut products for babies is helping prevent future allergies.
Breakthrough spinal injury drug shows promise
Dr. Adam Rogers, CEO of NervGen and a board-certified MD from Emory, joined" ChicagoLIVE" to discuss NVG-291, an experimental drug showing remarkable results in improving movement for patients with spinal cord injuries.
Dr. Adam Rogers, CEO of NervGen and a board-certified MD from Emory, joined" ChicagoLIVE" to discuss NVG-291, an experimental drug showing remarkable results in improving movement for patients with spinal cord injuries.
A new birth control pill is available over the counter. When will it be available?
The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter birth control for women. Beth Galvin has the details on when it will be available.
The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter birth control for women. Beth Galvin has the details on when it will be available.
Breast cancer vaccine could eliminate disease by 2030
A breast cancer vaccine is showing great promise, with some saying a cure is in sight.
A breast cancer vaccine is showing great promise, with some saying a cure is in sight.
Medicaid renewal process: Thousands of Illinoisans at risk of losing 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.
World IVF Day: What does the future of in vitro fertilization look like?
Tuesday is World IVF Day, marking the birth of the first baby ever born using in vitro fertilization in 1978. Over the last four decades, more than nine million babies have been born worldwide thanks to assisted reproductive technology. Dr. Asima Ahmad, chief medical officer and co-founder of Carrot Fertility, joined Good Day Chicago with more on the future of IVF.
Tuesday is World IVF Day, marking the birth of the first baby ever born using in vitro fertilization in 1978. Over the last four decades, more than nine million babies have been born worldwide thanks to assisted reproductive technology. Dr. Asima Ahmad, chief medical officer and co-founder of Carrot Fertility, joined Good Day Chicago with more on the future of IVF.
Spike in parasitic infections making people sick in Illinois
A spike in parasitic infections is making people sick in Illinois.
A spike in parasitic infections is making people sick in Illinois.
Northwestern scholars program helps kids become doctors
Northwestern Medicine is hosting high school students for a four-week program with the goal of creating diversity in the medical field.
Northwestern Medicine is hosting high school students for a four-week program with the goal of creating diversity in the medical field.