Lightfoot: I did 'what needed to be done' to save Mercy Hospital
Mayor Lori Lightfoot responded on Wednesday to critics of the deal with the new operator of Mercy Hospital.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot responded on Wednesday to critics of the deal with the new operator of Mercy Hospital.
Babies at Lurie Children's Hospital's NICU kick-off first summer with photos
The neonatal intensive care unit at Lurie Children's Hospital kicked off summer with a splash and a message to stay cool.
The neonatal intensive care unit at Lurie Children's Hospital kicked off summer with a splash and a message to stay cool.
New AI software helps doctors scan mammograms for early signs of cancer
Dr. Sarah Friedewald from Northwestern Memorial Hospital talks about the importance of identifying breast cancer early and how new software is helping them with early detection.
Dr. Sarah Friedewald from Northwestern Memorial Hospital talks about the importance of identifying breast cancer early and how new software is helping them with early detection.
Community members protest downsizing of Hammond hospital
There is outrage this week over the downsizing of Franciscan Hospital in Hammond, Indiana from 226 beds to just eight.
There is outrage this week over the downsizing of Franciscan Hospital in Hammond, Indiana from 226 beds to just eight.
Pressure to change Illinois law to have telehealth visits covered by insurance when pandemic ends
During the pandemic, virtual visits to health care professionals have exploded in popularity. But now they face an uncertain future in Illinois and pressure is mounting to change state law so that telehealth visits will be covered by insurance even when the pandemic ends.
During the pandemic, virtual visits to health care professionals have exploded in popularity. But now they face an uncertain future in Illinois and pressure is mounting to change state law so that telehealth visits will be covered by insurance even when the pandemic ends.
New breast cancer surgical tool showcases important development in treatment
Fazila Seker, CEO of MOLLI Surgical, talks about their new surgical tool that improves patients' cosmetic outcomes after undergoing breast cancer.
Fazila Seker, CEO of MOLLI Surgical, talks about their new surgical tool that improves patients' cosmetic outcomes after undergoing breast cancer.
1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
Funds being raised to help Chicago boy, 6, in need of kidney transplant
A Chicago family is asking for the community's help in raising funds for their 6-year-old son, who is in need of a life-saving kidney transplant.
A Chicago family is asking for the community's help in raising funds for their 6-year-old son, who is in need of a life-saving kidney transplant.
Hammond hospital downsizing starting in August
One of northwest Indiana's oldest hospitals is severely shrinking.
One of northwest Indiana's oldest hospitals is severely shrinking.
New resource center to aid Cook County residents with social services
A new community resource center is opening to help people in Cook County navigate social services.
A new community resource center is opening to help people in Cook County navigate social services.
Pritzker signs bill aiming to improve healthcare equity for minorities in Illinois
Governor J.B. Pritzker pushed for more health and vaccine equity for minority communities in Springfield on Tuesday.
Governor J.B. Pritzker pushed for more health and vaccine equity for minority communities in Springfield on Tuesday.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
Local girl raises $50K for Lurie Children's Hospital
A local girl made a huge donation to Lurie Children’s Hospital as a way to give back to the place where doctors helped early in her life.
A local girl made a huge donation to Lurie Children’s Hospital as a way to give back to the place where doctors helped early in her life.
'A Step in the Right Direction' fundraiser to benefit mental health organizations across Chicagoland
Ezekiel Wells and Jackson Tanner talk about their unique fundraising methods that benefit mental health organizations in the Chicago area.
Ezekiel Wells and Jackson Tanner talk about their unique fundraising methods that benefit mental health organizations in the Chicago area.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
South suburban workers demand higher wages, saying other Chicago employees get paid more
Employees gathered outside Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey on Saturday to demand higher wages. They say that the University of Chicago system is paying them less than North Side counterparts because they work in the south suburbs. One worker says the biggest raise she's ever gotten is 33 cents an hour.
Employees gathered outside Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey on Saturday to demand higher wages. They say that the University of Chicago system is paying them less than North Side counterparts because they work in the south suburbs. One worker says the biggest raise she's ever gotten is 33 cents an hour.
Westlake Hospital to reopen after closure 2 years ago
Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park is officially reopening.
Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park is officially reopening.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Mercy Hospital, Insight Chicago finalize sale to keep doors open in Bronzeville
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center has finalized a deal to sell its facility for $1 to a Michigan-based not-for-profit, in a deal that promises to keep the Bronzeville hospital open after months of uncertainty regarding its future.
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center has finalized a deal to sell its facility for $1 to a Michigan-based not-for-profit, in a deal that promises to keep the Bronzeville hospital open after months of uncertainty regarding its future.
State Senate committee advances proposal that would ban nearly all abortions in Arizona
The amendment to House Bill 2140, which was passed by a Senate committee on March 31, would ban nearly all abortions because a heartbeat can often be detected as early as six weeks before many women know they are pregnant, and does not make an exception for cases of rape or incest.
The amendment to House Bill 2140, which was passed by a Senate committee on March 31, would ban nearly all abortions because a heartbeat can often be detected as early as six weeks before many women know they are pregnant, and does not make an exception for cases of rape or incest.