Bears select 17-year-old Devin Pittges as this week's 'Champion of the Game'
The Chicago Bears have chosen Devin Pittges, a remarkable teenager who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 12, as this week's "Champion of the Game."
The Chicago Bears have chosen Devin Pittges, a remarkable teenager who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 12, as this week's "Champion of the Game."
Bears select Devin Pittges as this week's 'Champion of the Game'
The Chicago Bears have chosen Devin Pittges, a remarkable teenager who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 12, as this week's "Champion of the Game."
The Chicago Bears have chosen Devin Pittges, a remarkable teenager who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 12, as this week's "Champion of the Game."
Bears QB Justin Fields invites cancer survivor to Chiefs game
In a heartwarming surprise, the Chicago Bears brought joy to a 12-year-old leukemia survivor at Advocate Children?s Hospital in Oak Lawn.
In a heartwarming surprise, the Chicago Bears brought joy to a 12-year-old leukemia survivor at Advocate Children?s Hospital in Oak Lawn.
Bears, Advocate Children’s Hospital surprise cancer survivor with dream trip to game
In a heartwarming surprise, the Chicago Bears brought joy to a 12-year-old leukemia survivor at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.
In a heartwarming surprise, the Chicago Bears brought joy to a 12-year-old leukemia survivor at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.
How to cut costs on life-saving prescription medications
Many seniors struggle with the high cost of prescription medications they need. Some medications can cost hundreds of dollars. There are savings programs and third-party companies like GoodRx that can help customers combat rising costs.
Many seniors struggle with the high cost of prescription medications they need. Some medications can cost hundreds of dollars. There are savings programs and third-party companies like GoodRx that can help customers combat rising costs.
What to know about the new RSV vaccines
To help protect against its spread, the CDC says "monoclonal antibody products" are available for infants and some young children, while "two new vaccines are available to protect older adults from severe RSV disease."
To help protect against its spread, the CDC says "monoclonal antibody products" are available for infants and some young children, while "two new vaccines are available to protect older adults from severe RSV disease."
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.