Your Take: Top doctors estimate when pandemic may be under control
A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
Your Take: Medical professionals discuss current state of COVID-19
Beginning Monday, the city will be under a new stay-at-home advisory, but it's not just Chicago facing this reality. A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
Beginning Monday, the city will be under a new stay-at-home advisory, but it's not just Chicago facing this reality. A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
Affordable Care Act seems likely to stay in place during Supreme Court review
Attorney Karen Conti talks abou the latest information coming from the Supreme Court regarding the Affordable Care Act.
Attorney Karen Conti talks abou the latest information coming from the Supreme Court regarding the Affordable Care Act.
Men encouraged to attend the virtual 100 Black Men of Chicago Health Fair
Carl Tutt from 100 Black Men of Chicago talks about their free 2020 virutal health and wellness fair taking place this Saturday.
Carl Tutt from 100 Black Men of Chicago talks about their free 2020 virutal health and wellness fair taking place this Saturday.
US hospitalizations hit record high amid coronavirus surge
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
Much at stake as Supreme Court mulls the fate of the Affordable Care Act
Rosemary Enobokhare from HealthCareVoter.org lays out what is on the line as the Supreme Court reviews California v. Texas which could determine the fate of the Affordable Care Act.
Rosemary Enobokhare from HealthCareVoter.org lays out what is on the line as the Supreme Court reviews California v. Texas which could determine the fate of the Affordable Care Act.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium will go up by almost $4 to $148.50 next year
Medicare also announced that the Part B deductible next year will be $203, an increase of $5. The deductible is the amount patients pay each year before their insurance kicks in. The inpatient deductible will be $1,484, an increase of $76.
Medicare also announced that the Part B deductible next year will be $203, an increase of $5. The deductible is the amount patients pay each year before their insurance kicks in. The inpatient deductible will be $1,484, an increase of $76.
Demand for PPE remains high during surge of COVID-19 cases
Leo Friedman, founder and CEO of iPromo, evaluates the demand for PPE as we head into the colder months.
Leo Friedman, founder and CEO of iPromo, evaluates the demand for PPE as we head into the colder months.
Conquering breast cancer and the medical costs that follow
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about how costly treating breast cancer can become.
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about how costly treating breast cancer can become.
What you need to know ahead of open enrollment amid COVID-19 concerns
Healthcare strategist Jason Resendez dishes out some tips for approaching open enrollment this year as flu season begins and COVID-19 rages on.
Healthcare strategist Jason Resendez dishes out some tips for approaching open enrollment this year as flu season begins and COVID-19 rages on.
What to know about COVID-19 repeat infections
Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at Columbia University, talks about COVID-19 repeat infections and the dangers they pose.
Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at Columbia University, talks about COVID-19 repeat infections and the dangers they pose.
Even with COVID-19 coverage safety net, recovered patients hit with hefty hospital bills
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
Suburban family, Obamacare in the spotlight during hearing for Trump's Supreme Court nominee
A Naperville mother, along with her sons, ended up on the national stage during the battle over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
A Naperville mother, along with her sons, ended up on the national stage during the battle over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
Illinois will soon provide Medicaid-like health care coverage to low income immigrants
Low income immigrants will be able to apply for the new health care coverage in December. They will also get retroactive benefits that will cover their health care bills from the past year. The program will cost Illinois $5 million/year.
Low income immigrants will be able to apply for the new health care coverage in December. They will also get retroactive benefits that will cover their health care bills from the past year. The program will cost Illinois $5 million/year.
Dentists seeing rise in cracked, damaged teeth during the pandemic
Dental surgeon Dr. Shervin Molayem talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to grinding and cracked teeth across the nation.
Dental surgeon Dr. Shervin Molayem talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to grinding and cracked teeth across the nation.
'Real Bears Fans Wear Pink' initiative contributes to a life-saving cause
Marge Hamm and Dr. Heidi Memmel talk about the 'Real Bears Fans Wear Pink' initiative and the importance of breast cancer awareness.
Marge Hamm and Dr. Heidi Memmel talk about the 'Real Bears Fans Wear Pink' initiative and the importance of breast cancer awareness.
Importance of receiving an annual mammogram
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease that affects 1-in-8 American women in their lifetime. Dr. Sally Friedewald of Northwestern Medicine talks about why mammograms are the best way to protect yourself.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease that affects 1-in-8 American women in their lifetime. Dr. Sally Friedewald of Northwestern Medicine talks about why mammograms are the best way to protect yourself.
Breast cancer screenings paramount during COVID-19
Dr. Nicole Williams, founder of The Gynecology Institute of Chicago, talks about the importance of participating in breast and ovarian cancer screening during the age of COVID-19.
Dr. Nicole Williams, founder of The Gynecology Institute of Chicago, talks about the importance of participating in breast and ovarian cancer screening during the age of COVID-19.
March of Dimes fighting to eliminate 'maternity care deserts'
Stacey Stewart, president and CEO of March of Dimes, talks about what they're doing to make sure every family has access to crucial maternity services.
Stacey Stewart, president and CEO of March of Dimes, talks about what they're doing to make sure every family has access to crucial maternity services.
Biden encourages Dems to focus on threat to pre-existing condition coverage, not fight over Barrett
"President Trump could claim all he wants that he is going to protect people with pre-existing conditions. But the fact is he's already fighting to take those protections away," Biden said. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear another challenge to the Affordable Care Act on Nov. 10.
"President Trump could claim all he wants that he is going to protect people with pre-existing conditions. But the fact is he's already fighting to take those protections away," Biden said. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear another challenge to the Affordable Care Act on Nov. 10.