Breaking barriers: Addressing Black men's mental health care
The CDC says Black men in the U.S. are half as likely to receive metal heath car as their white counterparts. Dr. Michael Maxwell says there are a number of reasons Black men are reluctant to seek treatment. One of the main reasons is the stigma.
The CDC says Black men in the U.S. are half as likely to receive metal heath car as their white counterparts. Dr. Michael Maxwell says there are a number of reasons Black men are reluctant to seek treatment. One of the main reasons is the stigma.
Former Cook County police chief undergoes rarely performed heart surgery at Chicago hospital
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the CDC. Each year, thousands of them undergo surgery to have it replaced with either a mechanical valve or animal tissue. In a FOX 32 special report, Corey McPherrin takes a look at another surgical option that’s rarely performed, and it’s happening at a Chicago hospital.
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the CDC. Each year, thousands of them undergo surgery to have it replaced with either a mechanical valve or animal tissue. In a FOX 32 special report, Corey McPherrin takes a look at another surgical option that’s rarely performed, and it’s happening at a Chicago hospital.
Former Cook County police chief undergoes rarely performed heart surgery at Chicago hospital
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Stroger Hospital receives federal funding to help NICU
Officials say $863,000 will go toward the purchase of new incubators, infant warmers and other care tools.
Officials say $863,000 will go toward the purchase of new incubators, infant warmers and other care tools.
Stroger Hospital receives federal funding to help NICU
Officials say $863,000 will go toward the purchase of new incubators, infant warmers and other care tools.
Officials say $863,000 will go toward the purchase of new incubators, infant warmers and other care tools.
Legionnaires' disease reported at Quincy VA home again
Legionnaires' disease has once again shown up at a veterans’ home in Quincy.
Legionnaires' disease has once again shown up at a veterans’ home in Quincy.
Legionnaires' disease reported at Quincy VA home again
Legionnaires' disease has once again shown up at a veterans? home in Quincy.
Legionnaires' disease has once again shown up at a veterans? home in Quincy.
Richard Lewis reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis: 'I'm finished with stand-up'
Richard Lewis is a comedy legend, but after a devastating medical diagnosis, he has made the decision to give up his stand-up career.
Richard Lewis is a comedy legend, but after a devastating medical diagnosis, he has made the decision to give up his stand-up career.
Strep throat infections have spiked above pre-COVID highs, says report: 'We've missed cases'
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
Eric Braeden, 'The Young and the Restless' actor, reveals cancer diagnosis in emotional video
The cancer was first discovered after Braeden was having issues with his prostate
The cancer was first discovered after Braeden was having issues with his prostate
13-year-old cancer survivor plays bat boy at Cubs game
It was an amazing day at Wrigley Field for one 13-year-old Chicago Cubs fan.
It was an amazing day at Wrigley Field for one 13-year-old Chicago Cubs fan.
13-year-old cancer survivor plays bat boy at Cubs game
It was an amazing day at Wrigley Field for one 13-year-old Chicago Cubs fan. Joey Clark recently overcame a lengthy battle with B-cell lymphoma and served as the honorary bat boy at Saturday's game between the Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.
It was an amazing day at Wrigley Field for one 13-year-old Chicago Cubs fan. Joey Clark recently overcame a lengthy battle with B-cell lymphoma and served as the honorary bat boy at Saturday's game between the Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Advocates protest unsafe drinking water at several Illinois prisons
Prison and environmental advocates spoke out Friday about the safety of drinking water in many Illinois prisons.
Prison and environmental advocates spoke out Friday about the safety of drinking water in many Illinois prisons.
'I hear them daily in my allergy clinic': 5 myths debunked about seasonal allergies
Does moving to a new location get rid of allergies? Here are five of the most common myths about seasonal allergies.
Does moving to a new location get rid of allergies? Here are five of the most common myths about seasonal allergies.
Man loses over 200 pounds so he can fulfill dream of enlisting
Down more than 200 pounds, Aaron Schichtl's transformation is only the beginning.
Down more than 200 pounds, Aaron Schichtl's transformation is only the beginning.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks announces he's cancer free: 'It's official'
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is officially in remission and cancer free.
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is officially in remission and cancer free.
Mystery virus sends young Houston-area man into organ failure
“At first, I just thought it was a flu and cough, that's what we went in for. And then doctors were doing their tests, and then they came in saying, ‘we need to get you to the hospital now,’" Jacob says.
“At first, I just thought it was a flu and cough, that's what we went in for. And then doctors were doing their tests, and then they came in saying, ‘we need to get you to the hospital now,’" Jacob says.
Get ready for 'rough' pollen season this year, allergist warns
Those who suffer from allergies know all too well their impact on sleep, daytime alertness and overall function.
Those who suffer from allergies know all too well their impact on sleep, daytime alertness and overall function.
Most U.S. adults, third of children use dietary supplements: report
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks us through the latest headlines circling across the medical community.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks us through the latest headlines circling across the medical community.
Chicago researchers report findings in long-Covid study
Northwestern Medicine has released their findings from a new study about long-Covid and its impact on survivors.
Northwestern Medicine has released their findings from a new study about long-Covid and its impact on survivors.