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.
Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
Target partners with CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 600 US stores
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Arkansas governor signs legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
'Show the Love' virtual celebration to honor the tireless work, contributions of healthcare workers
Dr. Saloumeh Bozorgzadeh, founder of Caring 4 Our Caregivers previews the 'Show the Love' virtual celebration taking place Thursday, Feb. 25th.
Dr. Saloumeh Bozorgzadeh, founder of Caring 4 Our Caregivers previews the 'Show the Love' virtual celebration taking place Thursday, Feb. 25th.
South Carolina House passes bill to ban nearly all abortions after Democrats walk out in protest
Democrats in the South Carolina House of Representatives walked out to protest a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. The bill is expected to pass easily and will head to the governor for his signature.
Democrats in the South Carolina House of Representatives walked out to protest a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. The bill is expected to pass easily and will head to the governor for his signature.
Illinois mom denied COVID-19 vaccine over breastfeeding concerns: 'I was shocked'
An Illinois mother is feeling shocked and upset after she was denied a Moderna coronavirus vaccine by county health officials over concerns of lacking data for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to a report.
An Illinois mother is feeling shocked and upset after she was denied a Moderna coronavirus vaccine by county health officials over concerns of lacking data for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to a report.
Biden opens sign-up window for health coverage to uninsured amid COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
Hospital develops 'hugging curtain' for sick children to touch loved ones
A hospital in Rome has come up with a unique solution to allow families to have personal contact with children who are patients while also minimizing the risk of them catching the coronavirus.
A hospital in Rome has come up with a unique solution to allow families to have personal contact with children who are patients while also minimizing the risk of them catching the coronavirus.