Pros and cons of using telehealth apps and appointments
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the benefits and pitfalls of companies who use telehealth apps and appointments as their primary business model.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the benefits and pitfalls of companies who use telehealth apps and appointments as their primary business model.
Doctors diagnosing common winter viruses using telehealth
Doctors are getting better at diagnosing common winter viruses using telehealth.
Doctors are getting better at diagnosing common winter viruses using telehealth.
Doctors using telehealth to diagnose common winter viruses
Doctors are getting better at diagnosing common winter viruses using telehealth.
Doctors are getting better at diagnosing common winter viruses using telehealth.
Northwestern heart surgeons successfully transplant heart from donor whose heart stopped beating
Dr. Duc Thinh Pham calls the new method, nicknamed ‘Heart in a Box,’ "the biggest advancement in cardiac surgery and heart transplantation in the last 50 years."
Dr. Duc Thinh Pham calls the new method, nicknamed ‘Heart in a Box,’ "the biggest advancement in cardiac surgery and heart transplantation in the last 50 years."
Teen saves mother's life during terrifying medical emergency on expressway
A Tinley Park High School student is being honored for saving her mother during a medical emergency on the expressway.
A Tinley Park High School student is being honored for saving her mother during a medical emergency on the expressway.
Northwestern heart surgeons successfully transplant heart from donor whose heart stopped beating
Heart surgeons at Northwestern's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute announced they performed Illinois' first successful heart transplant using a heart from a naturally deceased donor.
Heart surgeons at Northwestern's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute announced they performed Illinois' first successful heart transplant using a heart from a naturally deceased donor.
Cook County Sheriff's Office partners with children's hospitals to distribute free gun locks
As gun ownership continues to rise dramatically, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with local children’s hospitals to distribute free gun locks.
As gun ownership continues to rise dramatically, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with local children’s hospitals to distribute free gun locks.
Preckwinkle announces $111M in funding for behavioral health programs
Cook County leaders celebrated the expansion of behavioral health services Wednesday.
Cook County leaders celebrated the expansion of behavioral health services Wednesday.
New funding announced for behavioral health services in Cook County
Cook County leaders celebrated the expansion of behavioral health services Wednesday.
Cook County leaders celebrated the expansion of behavioral health services Wednesday.
Cook County partners with children's hospitals to distribute free gun locks
As gun ownership continues to rise dramatically, the Cook County Sheriff?s Office is partnering with local children?s hospitals to distribute free gun locks.
As gun ownership continues to rise dramatically, the Cook County Sheriff?s Office is partnering with local children?s hospitals to distribute free gun locks.
University of Chicago Hospital offers free mammograms to some women
The program offers the free scan to women age 40 or older without health insurance.
The program offers the free scan to women age 40 or older without health insurance.
Chicago surgeons successfully transplant heart from donor whose heart stopped beating
Heart surgeons at Northwestern have successfully transplanted a heart from a donor whose heart had stopped beating entirely.
Heart surgeons at Northwestern have successfully transplanted a heart from a donor whose heart had stopped beating entirely.
U of C Hospital offering free mammograms
A free mammogram program at U of C Hospital is aiming to address health disparities.
A free mammogram program at U of C Hospital is aiming to address health disparities.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Alternatives to chemical hair straighteners with stylist, brand CEO Shayla B.
A new study came out potentially linking chemical straighteners and relaxers to uterine cancer in women. Here are some alternatives to keep potentially harmful products out of your routine.
A new study came out potentially linking chemical straighteners and relaxers to uterine cancer in women. Here are some alternatives to keep potentially harmful products out of your routine.
Children's hospitals see nationwide surge of RSV infections
Dr. Tina Tan, infectious diseases physician at Lurie Children's Hospital, talks about the trends they are seeing with RSV infections and their impact on children.
Dr. Tina Tan, infectious diseases physician at Lurie Children's Hospital, talks about the trends they are seeing with RSV infections and their impact on children.
Jury awards $21M to family of patient after simple leg surgery left him in a vegetative state
27-year-old Carlos David Castro Rojas went to the hospital for surgery on a fracture in his shin. He now has the mental capacity of a one-year-old child.
27-year-old Carlos David Castro Rojas went to the hospital for surgery on a fracture in his shin. He now has the mental capacity of a one-year-old child.
Chicago non-profit prepares free meals for patients fighting cancer
Free restaurant-prepared meals are being given to people who've been diagnosed with and are undergoing cancer treatment at Chicago hospitals, thanks to one local non-profit. Courtney White, president and founder of Culinary Care, talks about these very special deliveries.
Free restaurant-prepared meals are being given to people who've been diagnosed with and are undergoing cancer treatment at Chicago hospitals, thanks to one local non-profit. Courtney White, president and founder of Culinary Care, talks about these very special deliveries.
Lisle boy battling cancer who received thousands of birthday cards now 'doing much better'
Brittany Magnus says her son Cole still takes chemo every day for his leukemia, but that he was able to start preschool.
Brittany Magnus says her son Cole still takes chemo every day for his leukemia, but that he was able to start preschool.
Suburban boy battling cancer who received thousands of birthday cards now 'doing much better'
Brittany Magnus says her son Cole still takes chemo every day for his leukemia, but that has was able to start preschool.
Brittany Magnus says her son Cole still takes chemo every day for his leukemia, but that has was able to start preschool.