Elgin offering free health clinic this weekend
If you're interested in getting a vaccination or in need of health care, there is a free clinic this weekend offering everything from medical to dental and vision care, with no insurance or documentation needed.
If you're interested in getting a vaccination or in need of health care, there is a free clinic this weekend offering everything from medical to dental and vision care, with no insurance or documentation needed.
American children are not getting new COVID-19 shots
Health officials say COVID-19 is still causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths but Americans are not getting updated vaccines, especially children.
Health officials say COVID-19 is still causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths but Americans are not getting updated vaccines, especially children.
Chicago Race For the Cure takes steps to end breast cancer
The Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure is coming to Chicago this weekend. The races take place all over the country to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Racers will take off Saturday from Soldier Field.
The Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure is coming to Chicago this weekend. The races take place all over the country to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Racers will take off Saturday from Soldier Field.
Chicago volunteers assemble kits for migrants as suburb begins vaccination clinics
As asylum seekers work to adjust to life in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind. Meanwhile, volunteers – from the city to the suburbs – are working to make them feel at home.
As asylum seekers work to adjust to life in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind. Meanwhile, volunteers – from the city to the suburbs – are working to make them feel at home.
Oak Park begins vaccination clinics geared toward migrant families
As asylum seekers work to get adjusted to life here in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind.
As asylum seekers work to get adjusted to life here in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind.
Americans forced to choose between health care and everyday expenses, survey finds
More Americans are having to make the tough choices on paying for health care or their everyday expenses. The new survey done by The Commonwealth Fund found nearly one in three people owe money to a hospital, doctor, or health care provider.
More Americans are having to make the tough choices on paying for health care or their everyday expenses. The new survey done by The Commonwealth Fund found nearly one in three people owe money to a hospital, doctor, or health care provider.
October brings awareness to sleep safety for newborns
Safe Sleep Month is recognized in October to bring awareness to children's sleep safety. Dr. Harvey Karp joins Good Day Chicago to explain how to keep your children more safe at bedtime.
Safe Sleep Month is recognized in October to bring awareness to children's sleep safety. Dr. Harvey Karp joins Good Day Chicago to explain how to keep your children more safe at bedtime.
Exercise can balance out consequences of sitting
Health experts say it only takes 22 minutes of exercise to balance out consequences for sitting to long. Many people spend up to eight hour at a desk for work and school. Dr. Shikha Jain says sitting for extended amounts of time can put you at risk for blood clots.
Health experts say it only takes 22 minutes of exercise to balance out consequences for sitting to long. Many people spend up to eight hour at a desk for work and school. Dr. Shikha Jain says sitting for extended amounts of time can put you at risk for blood clots.
A third of chocolate products have 'concerning levels' of heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
The National Confectioners Association said in response that both chocolate and cocoa “are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries."
The National Confectioners Association said in response that both chocolate and cocoa “are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries."
New Ronald McDonald House family room now open at Park Ridge hospital
The newest Ronald McDonald House family room is now open at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge.
The newest Ronald McDonald House family room is now open at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge.
What is causing a primary care doctor shortage?
More Americans need doctors but getting an appointment has been very difficult.
More Americans need doctors but getting an appointment has been very difficult.
Ronald McDonald House family room opens in Park Ridge
The newest Ronald McDonald House family room has opened in suburban Chicago.
The newest Ronald McDonald House family room has opened in suburban Chicago.
Parents donate late infant son's organs to save lives: 'We don't want nobody to feel this pain'
A Georgia couple, Courtney and Tyler Pollock, are using their heartbreaking loss to make a difference by donating the organs of their infant son, Judge Theo, who passed away at the age of 4 months.
A Georgia couple, Courtney and Tyler Pollock, are using their heartbreaking loss to make a difference by donating the organs of their infant son, Judge Theo, who passed away at the age of 4 months.
Chicago beauty pioneer lives on through tgin hair, skin care line
Chris-Tia Donaldson was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer at age 36. Corporate attorney and founder of beauty line tgin, Donaldson advocated for women experiencing financial difficulties during their battle with cancer up until her passing in November 2021.
Chris-Tia Donaldson was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer at age 36. Corporate attorney and founder of beauty line tgin, Donaldson advocated for women experiencing financial difficulties during their battle with cancer up until her passing in November 2021.
Avoid osteoporosis with pole dancing
For an Arizona woman, she uses pole dancing to help with osteoporosis.
For an Arizona woman, she uses pole dancing to help with osteoporosis.
Bears' Khari Blasingame gives back to cancer survivors in Park Ridge
While Bears fans are hoping for another win this Sunday, the team on their off days is scoring touchdowns in their hometown.
While Bears fans are hoping for another win this Sunday, the team on their off days is scoring touchdowns in their hometown.
Bears fullback Khari Blasingame gives back to cancer survivors in Park Ridge
Tuesday was an off-day for the Bears, but two members of the team are still putting in some work, but not on the football field.
Tuesday was an off-day for the Bears, but two members of the team are still putting in some work, but not on the football field.
How your true crime fascination could be impacting your health
True crime is one of the most popular genres in streaming today but is it possible to have too much of a good thing?
True crime is one of the most popular genres in streaming today but is it possible to have too much of a good thing?
Young women facing higher lung cancer rates, puzzling scientists
FOX Medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community.
FOX Medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community.
Suburban boy celebrates 5th birthday with Disney trip after beating cancer
How can you top a birthday when the last time you received over 10,000 cards? It’s easy. You start a new year without chemotherapy.
How can you top a birthday when the last time you received over 10,000 cards? It’s easy. You start a new year without chemotherapy.