Huge 'A Pint for Kim' blood drive planned at Aurora Airport on Saturday
The blood drive is named after Kim Sandford, a Naperville mom who lost her battle with a rare cancer two years ago. She received more than 40 blood transfusions during her treatment. Her sisters started “A Pint for Kim” to raise awareness about blood donations.
The blood drive is named after Kim Sandford, a Naperville mom who lost her battle with a rare cancer two years ago. She received more than 40 blood transfusions during her treatment. Her sisters started “A Pint for Kim” to raise awareness about blood donations.
Hundreds of US urban areas will become rural with new criteria
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
Allergy sufferers, you might be cleaning your house all wrong
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms.
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms.
Chicago hospital's 'Mirror Me' program teaches kids with autism how to socialize
Rush University's "Mirror Me" program teaches children with autism social and communication skills through play and engagement. Those are things that don't always come naturally.
Rush University's "Mirror Me" program teaches children with autism social and communication skills through play and engagement. Those are things that don't always come naturally.
Former Illinois inmate will be first person in federal custody to get gender-affirming surgery
Former Illinois inmate Cristina Iglesias has been petitioning for the surgery since 2016. She's been in federal custody for 28 years and is now living in a residential re-entry program.
Former Illinois inmate Cristina Iglesias has been petitioning for the surgery since 2016. She's been in federal custody for 28 years and is now living in a residential re-entry program.
Rush University's 'Mirror Me' program teaches kids with autism how to socialize
Rush University's "Mirror Me" program teaches children with autism social and communication skills through play and engagement. Those are things that don't always come naturally.
Rush University's "Mirror Me" program teaches children with autism social and communication skills through play and engagement. Those are things that don't always come naturally.
NICU to open in May at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox
The first of its kind Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is set to open next month in Will County.
The first of its kind Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is set to open next month in Will County.
Will County's first NICU opening in May
The first of its kind Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is set to open next month in Will County.
The first of its kind Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is set to open next month in Will County.
New Lenox hospital expected to open $12.9M neonatal unit in May
A first-of-its-kind neonatal intensive care unit is set to open next month in Will County.
A first-of-its-kind neonatal intensive care unit is set to open next month in Will County.
What to do if your dog eats your weed
Dr. Ryan Cohen, medical director of the Veterinary Emergency Group South Loop, explains what to do if your dog accidentally ingests marijuana.
Dr. Ryan Cohen, medical director of the Veterinary Emergency Group South Loop, explains what to do if your dog accidentally ingests marijuana.
Chicago hospital to mentor next generation of doctors, change face of medicine
'TEEN DOC': Resident physicians at Lurie Children’s Hospital have created a mentorship program for Chicago public high schoolers who have been historically under-represented in the medical field.
'TEEN DOC': Resident physicians at Lurie Children’s Hospital have created a mentorship program for Chicago public high schoolers who have been historically under-represented in the medical field.
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.