New robotic surgery program launches in Cook County

A celebration of healthcare advancement took place Wednesday at Stroger Hospital, with Cook County leaders gathering to commemorate the launch of a new robotic surgery program.

New robotic surgery program launches in Cook County
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A celebration of healthcare advancement took place Wednesday at Stroger Hospital, with Cook County leaders gathering to commemorate the launch of a new robotic surgery program.

What to know about stress levels in babies
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How do genetics affect stress levels in babies? We talk to an expert to find out.

'Miracle' preemie gets to go home
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A "miracle" preemie baby with a rare condition is heading home after six months in the NICU.

Measles cases decline in Illinois, but surge seen across multiple states
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While Illinois is reporting measles cases are on the decline, it's not the same story across the country. More than a dozen other states are dealing with infections.

Health officials provide update on Chicago measles outbreak
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Health officials gathered together Tuesday to discuss the ongoing measles outbreak in the state of Illinois and city of Chicago.

Addressing the negative stigmas and complexities around obesity
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Nearly 70 percent of U.S. adults are overweight, and a third are obese. Experts say obesity is a common and chronic disease.

Black Maternal Health Week puts spotlight on ending crisis
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National Minority Health Month promotes the advancement of health equity across the United Stated. Dr. Jackie Hairston from Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the importance advocating for Black maternal health.

Understanding neurodiversity in the workplace
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April marks Autism Awareness Month. Neurodiversity can go well beyond autism, it's a spectrum. Clinical psychologist Agnesa Papazyan explains how people can be supportive of their coworkers and employees who may need accommodations.

Here's how much sleep the average American is getting each night

A recent poll examines a connection between adequate sleep and overall health, with most Americans saying they would feel better with more rest.

Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best

Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.

Teen speaks after doctor who injected IV bag with dangerous drugs is found guilty

Jack Adlerstein was 18 years old when he went into Baylor Scott and White Surgicare in North Dallas for a simple nose surgery. The young man nearly died when Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz injected his IV bag with dangerous drugs.

Gov. Pritzker discusses medical debt relief in Illinois
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Governor J.B. Pritzker joined advocates earlier today to discuss legislation that would make sure people do not have their credit score damaged based on medical bills they can't afford.

Anxiety is the biggest concern among employees seeking mental health services

In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.

Bird flu outbreak: Are milk and eggs safe?

Health officials affirm the safety of the U.S. food supply following a bird flu outbreak in dairy cows across eight states, calming concerns about egg and dairy consumption.