'Pharmacy desert' concerns arise on south, west sides of Chicago
Health experts are calling on Illinois to make some changes after the state's contracted Medicare prescription provider dropped Walgreens.
Health experts are calling on Illinois to make some changes after the state's contracted Medicare prescription provider dropped Walgreens.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US ships out
Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.
Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.
'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
COVID-19 vaccines: When can children get vaccinated?
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
Vaccine rollout: What the days, weeks and months ahead look like
Dr. Julie Morita of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks about what the days, weeks, and months ahead are likely to look like as the rollout of Pfizer and Moderna's coronavirus vaccines begin.
Dr. Julie Morita of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks about what the days, weeks, and months ahead are likely to look like as the rollout of Pfizer and Moderna's coronavirus vaccines begin.
Cancer screenings still of utmost importance during the pandemic
Illinois Kwame Raoul talks about his battle against prostate cancer and stresses the importance of regular screenings even during the pandemic.
Illinois Kwame Raoul talks about his battle against prostate cancer and stresses the importance of regular screenings even during the pandemic.
Pennsylvania man begs Facebook friends to help find ICU bed for COVID-19-stricken mom
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
President-elect Joe Biden picks California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be Health Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary. If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services. His mother was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and emigrated to the U.S. after marrying his father.
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary. If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services. His mother was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and emigrated to the U.S. after marrying his father.
Tentative agreement reached by striking Chicago-area nursing home workers
Striking Chicago-area nursing home workers have reached a tentative contract agreement with Infinity Healthcare Management, the union representing the workers announced Friday.
Striking Chicago-area nursing home workers have reached a tentative contract agreement with Infinity Healthcare Management, the union representing the workers announced Friday.
Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Hundreds of nursing home workers strike for hazard pay, better conditions
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Pfizer, BioNTech apply for emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
Trump administration issues regulations aimed at lowering prescription drug prices
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
Illinois to implement Tier 3 mitigations tomorrow
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the importance of lessening the load on healthcare workers and keeping vacancies in hospitals for those in dire need of medical aid.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the importance of lessening the load on healthcare workers and keeping vacancies in hospitals for those in dire need of medical aid.
New screening tool helps pregnant women determine risk of delivering prematurely
Dr. Avi Patil, founder and CEO of Nixxi, talks about their new screening tool that can be used to show pregnant women their risk of a premature delivery.
Dr. Avi Patil, founder and CEO of Nixxi, talks about their new screening tool that can be used to show pregnant women their risk of a premature delivery.
Amazon opens online pharmacy with prescription delivery, shaking up another industry
The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.
The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.
Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
Many COVID-19 patients developing mental illness later on
A new study has found another troubling after effect of the coronavirus. Dr. Robert Shulman from Rush University Medical Center discusses it further.
A new study has found another troubling after effect of the coronavirus. Dr. Robert Shulman from Rush University Medical Center discusses it further.