Chicago area nurse honored decades after discrimination at Elgin hospital
On Thursday, Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin honored a 90-year-old woman who decades ago was denied the chance to train at the hospital because she was Black.
On Thursday, Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin honored a 90-year-old woman who decades ago was denied the chance to train at the hospital because she was Black.
Chicago area nurse honored decades after discrimination
On Thursday, Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin honored a 90-year-old woman who decades ago was denied the chance to train at the hospital because she's Black.
On Thursday, Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin honored a 90-year-old woman who decades ago was denied the chance to train at the hospital because she's Black.
Roughly 10M people have received second COVID booster
The Biden Administration is predicting that up to 100 million people could get COVID this winter.
The Biden Administration is predicting that up to 100 million people could get COVID this winter.
Chicago researchers want to study lung health of millennials
Chicago researchers want to see how Covid-19, smoking, drinking, diet, the air we breathe, and more affect respiratory health in millennials.
Chicago researchers want to see how Covid-19, smoking, drinking, diet, the air we breathe, and more affect respiratory health in millennials.
Lung health study launches at Northwestern University in Evanston
Chicago researchers want to see how Covid-19, smoking, drinking, diet, the air we breathe, and more affect respiratory health in millennials.
Chicago researchers want to see how Covid-19, smoking, drinking, diet, the air we breathe, and more affect respiratory health in millennials.
Gun-related deaths reach highest level in 25 years, CDC study found
The CDC was not able to say exactly what caused the surge but believe the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic played a role.
The CDC was not able to say exactly what caused the surge but believe the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic played a role.
Alabama law bans transgender treatment for kids, threatens doctors with felony
A new law in Alabama makes it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under the age of 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones.
A new law in Alabama makes it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under the age of 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to help Chicago students address mental health issues
Dr. Tali Raviv from the Center for Childhood Resilience talks about the importance of providing mental health resources to children and installing a network of support around them at a young age.
Dr. Tali Raviv from the Center for Childhood Resilience talks about the importance of providing mental health resources to children and installing a network of support around them at a young age.
Frequent marijuana use may lead to higher risk of heart disease, study finds
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
The dangers of self-diagnosing mental illnesses based on Tiktok videos
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago Schol of Professional Psychology talks about the pitfalls of teens self-diagnosing mental health disorders based off information from Tiktok videos.
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago Schol of Professional Psychology talks about the pitfalls of teens self-diagnosing mental health disorders based off information from Tiktok videos.
More US women are giving birth in their late 30s, early 40s, data shows
The trend has even pushed the median age of U.S. women giving birth from 27 to 30 — the highest on record
The trend has even pushed the median age of U.S. women giving birth from 27 to 30 — the highest on record
FDA approves marketing for new Alzheimer's early detection test
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer's disease
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer's disease
Children on the inpatient oncology floor at Lurie Children's celebrate 'Donut Day'
A downtown Chicago hospital has a new tactic to give patients and their families a sweet break from challenging times.
A downtown Chicago hospital has a new tactic to give patients and their families a sweet break from challenging times.
CDC warns of mysterious hepatitis outbreak across U.S.
U.S. health officials are now looking into more than 100 possible cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children, including five deaths.
U.S. health officials are now looking into more than 100 possible cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children, including five deaths.
Chicago moves to ‘medium risk’ COVID-19 category
Face coverings will remain optional in Chicago’s indoor spaces, including public schools, even as rising cases mean there’s now a “medium risk” of COVID-19 transmission in the city under federal health guidelines.
Face coverings will remain optional in Chicago’s indoor spaces, including public schools, even as rising cases mean there’s now a “medium risk” of COVID-19 transmission in the city under federal health guidelines.
Patients enjoy 'Donut Day' at Lurie Children's Hospital
A downtown Chicago hospital has a new tactic to give patients and their families a sweet break from challenging times.
A downtown Chicago hospital has a new tactic to give patients and their families a sweet break from challenging times.
Children on the inpatient oncology floor at Lurie Children's celebrate 'Donut Day'
Children and their families at a Chicago hospital got a rather sweet break from challenging times this Friday ? all made possible with donuts.
Children and their families at a Chicago hospital got a rather sweet break from challenging times this Friday ? all made possible with donuts.
Illinois health officials announce 30,633 new COVID-19 cases, 46 deaths over the past week
Illinois health officials reported 30,633 new COVID-19 cases, including 46 deaths, over the past week.
Illinois health officials reported 30,633 new COVID-19 cases, including 46 deaths, over the past week.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine distribution restricted due to blood clot risk, FDA says
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.