Howard Brown Health reinstates some workers, offers back pay after layoffs prompt investigation
One of the largest LGBTQ+ organizations in the country is re-hiring some of the workers it laid off late last year and providing back pay.
One of the largest LGBTQ+ organizations in the country is re-hiring some of the workers it laid off late last year and providing back pay.
Over-the-counter Narcan will soon be available for $45 at major retail pharmacies
In a move to combat the opioid crisis in American, the life-saving nasal spray naloxone, also known as Narcan, will now be available to purchase over-the-counter.
In a move to combat the opioid crisis in American, the life-saving nasal spray naloxone, also known as Narcan, will now be available to purchase over-the-counter.
CDC tracking new version of coronavirus
A new COVID-19 booster could be available by mid-September. Health officials report a steady increase of hospitalizations as the CDC is looking into a new coronavirus variant that is picking up steam.
A new COVID-19 booster could be available by mid-September. Health officials report a steady increase of hospitalizations as the CDC is looking into a new coronavirus variant that is picking up steam.
Northwestern Medicine launches cultural program for Spanish-speaking lung and thoracic disease patients
The doctor leading the program is a thoracic surgeon who grew up in Colombia.
The doctor leading the program is a thoracic surgeon who grew up in Colombia.
Neurosurgeon pulls worm out of woman's brain
A parasite never before seen in a human was plucked from the brain of a woman.
A parasite never before seen in a human was plucked from the brain of a woman.
Late summer COVID cases are rising
Illinois health officials say cases are rising statewide.
Illinois health officials say cases are rising statewide.
Northwestern Medicine program bridges language gaps
Northwestern Medicine is launching a new cultural program for patients with lung and thoracic diseases.
Northwestern Medicine is launching a new cultural program for patients with lung and thoracic diseases.
Illinois expands access to mental health services for agricultural communities
Gov. JB Pritzker has announced a new initiative to improve care options for rural farmers and agricultural communities.
Gov. JB Pritzker has announced a new initiative to improve care options for rural farmers and agricultural communities.
Gary to launch mobile mental health pilot program
The city of Gary, Indiana wants to limit residents negative interactions with police, and are now set to unveil a new pilot program. Rev. Dr. Rameen Jackson of the Interfaith Action Network, which is behind the pilot, talks more about a new mobile mental health unit that's in the works.
The city of Gary, Indiana wants to limit residents negative interactions with police, and are now set to unveil a new pilot program. Rev. Dr. Rameen Jackson of the Interfaith Action Network, which is behind the pilot, talks more about a new mobile mental health unit that's in the works.
Illinois expands access to mental health services for agricultural communities
Illinois is expanding access to mental health services.
Illinois is expanding access to mental health services.
Blood thinners, diabetes meds to face price negotiations in US
Blood thinners and diabetes medications are among the first 10 drugs for US price negotiations, a move that could reduce costs for some eight million people.
Blood thinners and diabetes medications are among the first 10 drugs for US price negotiations, a move that could reduce costs for some eight million people.
Peoples Gas honors two utility workers for life-saving actions
Peoples Gas is honoring two of its utility workers for their life-saving efforts.
Peoples Gas is honoring two of its utility workers for their life-saving efforts.
Illinois launches new initiative to help those in rural communities get resources for their mental health
The state of Illinois launched a new initiative people living in rural communities to get help when it comes to their mental health.
The state of Illinois launched a new initiative people living in rural communities to get help when it comes to their mental health.
Redevelopment plans for vacant Tinley Park mental hospital unveiled
New details were released Tuesday about plans to redevelop a mental hospital that’s been vacant for more than a decade in southwest suburban Tinley Park.
New details were released Tuesday about plans to redevelop a mental hospital that’s been vacant for more than a decade in southwest suburban Tinley Park.
Unraveling TikTok's latest diet trend: The cottage cheese and mustard plate
Registered Dietitian Maggie Michalczyk breaks down TikTok's latest dieting craze and explains whether there is any nutritional credence to the cottage cheese and mustard plate.
Registered Dietitian Maggie Michalczyk breaks down TikTok's latest dieting craze and explains whether there is any nutritional credence to the cottage cheese and mustard plate.
Study finds Semaglutide offers major heart benefits
FOX medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano discusses the benefits of taking Semalutide and other recent headlines circling the medical community.
FOX medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano discusses the benefits of taking Semalutide and other recent headlines circling the medical community.
Chicago's risk for West Nile Virus is high
Make sure you are putting on that bug spray!
Make sure you are putting on that bug spray!
ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
One in five women report being mistreated in maternity care, CDC finds: ‘We must do better’
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
UChicago hosts community fundraising event with special guest Diana Ross
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is celebrating their 100 year anniversary at the 50th Annual Benefit Gala on Saturday, Sept. 9. Proceeds from the benefit supports the hospital and funds services like cancer research and food insecurity programs. Cancer survivor Marilu Flores talks about how Ingalls has helped her battle.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is celebrating their 100 year anniversary at the 50th Annual Benefit Gala on Saturday, Sept. 9. Proceeds from the benefit supports the hospital and funds services like cancer research and food insecurity programs. Cancer survivor Marilu Flores talks about how Ingalls has helped her battle.