Toxic Acme site on Southeast Side picked for EPA Superfund cleanup
The long-abandoned Acme Steel coke plant on the Southeast Side poses “significant threats to human health and the environment” and should be cleaned up under the government’s Superfund program, President Joe Biden’s administration said.
The long-abandoned Acme Steel coke plant on the Southeast Side poses “significant threats to human health and the environment” and should be cleaned up under the government’s Superfund program, President Joe Biden’s administration said.
Chicago doctors defend CPR's role in saving lives amid safety concern
As football season kicks off for another year, some Chicago doctors are speaking out about recent reports regarding the safety of CPR.
As football season kicks off for another year, some Chicago doctors are speaking out about recent reports regarding the safety of CPR.
Survivors speak out as cancer cases among young adults surge
There’s an alarming new study out about cancer worldwide. It found cases for people under the age of fifty are up eighty percent, compared to three decades ago.
There’s an alarming new study out about cancer worldwide. It found cases for people under the age of fifty are up eighty percent, compared to three decades ago.
CPR safety awareness: How to save a life on the field and on the court
As football season kicks off for another year, some Chicago doctors are speaking out about recent reports regarding the safety of CPR.
As football season kicks off for another year, some Chicago doctors are speaking out about recent reports regarding the safety of CPR.
Cancer rates up in young adults
At 37 years old the mountineer, a Mt. Everest veteran climber, was facing his biggest challenge yet. Just two months ago, the Lake Forest native was diagnosed with chronic myloid leukemia. The average age for a patient is 54 years old.
At 37 years old the mountineer, a Mt. Everest veteran climber, was facing his biggest challenge yet. Just two months ago, the Lake Forest native was diagnosed with chronic myloid leukemia. The average age for a patient is 54 years old.
Nurse picket line in North Chicago seeks to enhance morale and bolster veteran care
Nurses at Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago are hitting the picket line.
Nurses at Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago are hitting the picket line.
Nurse strike seeks to enhance morale and bolster veteran care
Nurses at Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago are hitting the picket line.
Nurses at Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago are hitting the picket line.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
Virtual opportunities drive nurses out of hospitals
There's been an ongoing nursing shortage across the country as virtual jobs continue to grow. There are several opportunities now for nurses to work away from the bedside. Although, some healthcare professionals say they can make the biggest difference right next to their patients.
There's been an ongoing nursing shortage across the country as virtual jobs continue to grow. There are several opportunities now for nurses to work away from the bedside. Although, some healthcare professionals say they can make the biggest difference right next to their patients.
ADHD drug shortage continues to impact patients
Many ADHD medications are Schedule 2 drugs so there are restrictions to how much can be produced, which is just one of the reasons there is a shortage. There's also been a hike in prescriptions written since the pandemic. Some patients have been facing issues for months.
Many ADHD medications are Schedule 2 drugs so there are restrictions to how much can be produced, which is just one of the reasons there is a shortage. There's also been a hike in prescriptions written since the pandemic. Some patients have been facing issues for months.
Community program offers cooking classes for healthy living
"Healing Together" is a 12-week community support program that addresses hypertension through eating habits. The imitative began in the South Side of Chicago with 20 women. The program hopes to expand across the city.
"Healing Together" is a 12-week community support program that addresses hypertension through eating habits. The imitative began in the South Side of Chicago with 20 women. The program hopes to expand across the city.
10 local artists selected for Chicago's arts and health pilot, receive $66K and benefits
There is a new job training program in the city aiming to bring arts and health together.
There is a new job training program in the city aiming to bring arts and health together.
Chicago launches innovative arts and health training program for creative workers
There is a new job training program in the city aiming to bring arts and health together.
There is a new job training program in the city aiming to bring arts and health together.
Hospital nurses, doctors ready to walk amid alarming burnout rates
America's nurses are stressed out and getting out. Data from one nonprofit shows 100,000 nurses left the workforce during the pandemic and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing shows by 2027, about a fifth of registered nurses will call it quits.
America's nurses are stressed out and getting out. Data from one nonprofit shows 100,000 nurses left the workforce during the pandemic and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing shows by 2027, about a fifth of registered nurses will call it quits.
Expanded Joliet clinic offers enhanced medical access
The state-of-the-art facility is set to provide an array of primary care services.
The state-of-the-art facility is set to provide an array of primary care services.
Expanded Joliet clinic offers enhanced medical access
The state-of-the-art facility is set to provide an array of primary care services.
The state-of-the-art facility is set to provide an array of primary care services.
Teen dies after taking part in viral 'One Chip' social media challenge: 'We lost a rising star'
A Massachusetts teenager died Friday after he took part in a viral social media trend known as the "One Chip Challenge," which the teen's family believes contributed to his untimely death, according to reports.
A Massachusetts teenager died Friday after he took part in a viral social media trend known as the "One Chip Challenge," which the teen's family believes contributed to his untimely death, according to reports.
Chicago doctor shares expert tips for pain management
Being active always helps make life a little happier. But for those living with chronic pain, sometimes the simplest tasks or just a walk down the street can be extremely unpleasant. September is national Pain Awareness Month, and Dr. Deepti Agarwal with Case Integrative Health joined Good Day Chicago with tips on managing pain.
Being active always helps make life a little happier. But for those living with chronic pain, sometimes the simplest tasks or just a walk down the street can be extremely unpleasant. September is national Pain Awareness Month, and Dr. Deepti Agarwal with Case Integrative Health joined Good Day Chicago with tips on managing pain.
New movie shares inspiring story of Cook County girl with rare genetic condition
With the help of the University of Chicago, a suburban filmmaker is sharing the story of her daughter, born with a condition so rare, fewer than 400 people in the world have it.
With the help of the University of Chicago, a suburban filmmaker is sharing the story of her daughter, born with a condition so rare, fewer than 400 people in the world have it.
New movie shares inspiring story of girl with rare genetic condition
A suburban filmmaker didn?t have to look far for her latest project.
A suburban filmmaker didn?t have to look far for her latest project.