No staffed pediatric ICU beds left in North Texas region, hospital official says
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
'Vax Verify' program to allow Illinois residents to check their vaccination records
People in Illinois have a new way of proving they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
People in Illinois have a new way of proving they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone who doesn't wear a mask is a schmuck
The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.
The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.
COVID-19 booster for immunocompromised to be approved 'imminently,' Fauci says
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Emergency room staff feeling strain of COVID-19 cases due to surging delta variant
Dr. Scott Samlan from NW Indiana ER & Hospital talks about the sharp rise of COVID-19 cases they've been treating and the strain it is putting on healthcare workers.
Dr. Scott Samlan from NW Indiana ER & Hospital talks about the sharp rise of COVID-19 cases they've been treating and the strain it is putting on healthcare workers.
What can future Chicago festivals learn from Lollapalooza?
Dr. Taylor Heald-Sargent from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the inherent risk of holding massive festivals and gatherings in Chicago during the pandemic.
Dr. Taylor Heald-Sargent from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the inherent risk of holding massive festivals and gatherings in Chicago during the pandemic.
Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Chicago woman urges expectant mothers to get vaccinated after being hospitalized with COVID during pregnancy
"They literally asked my mom and my husband, if it came down to it, who do you want us to save? Do you want us to focus on Kntrice or do you want us to focus on saving the baby?" said Kntrice Coleman.
"They literally asked my mom and my husband, if it came down to it, who do you want us to save? Do you want us to focus on Kntrice or do you want us to focus on saving the baby?" said Kntrice Coleman.
New mom encourages pregnant woman to get vaccinated after COVID experience
A Chicago woman who was diagnosed with COVID-19 while she was pregnant has a message for expectant mothers.�
A Chicago woman who was diagnosed with COVID-19 while she was pregnant has a message for expectant mothers.�
McDonald’s to require COVID-19 vaccines for all US-based staff
“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.
“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.
Kane County reaches “high” rate of COVID-19 transmission as Delta variant surges
Another Illinois county is now considered among the CDC's list of communities with a "high" rate of COVID-19 transmission, due in large part to a surge of the highly contagious Delta variant.
Another Illinois county is now considered among the CDC's list of communities with a "high" rate of COVID-19 transmission, due in large part to a surge of the highly contagious Delta variant.
CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
New mom urges expectant mothers to get vaccine after harrowing COVID-19 experience
Kntrice Coleman talks about her experience contracting COVID-19 while pregnant and urges those expecting to get the vaccine.
Kntrice Coleman talks about her experience contracting COVID-19 while pregnant and urges those expecting to get the vaccine.
1 in 3 say returning to the workplace negatively impacted their mental health, study finds
Jeris Stueland from McKinsey & Company talks about their new report which found returning to the office has been detrimental to workers' mental health.
Jeris Stueland from McKinsey & Company talks about their new report which found returning to the office has been detrimental to workers' mental health.
Study suggests Moderna vaccine may be more effective than Pfizer against delta variant
A preprint study raises concerns about the effectiveness of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against the delta variant, most notably Pfizer’s two-dose shot.
A preprint study raises concerns about the effectiveness of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against the delta variant, most notably Pfizer’s two-dose shot.
Melioidosis: CDC says 4 infected, 2 dead in US from rare tropical disease
U.S. health officials are investigating the latest fatal case of a rare tropical disease typically found in South Asia.
U.S. health officials are investigating the latest fatal case of a rare tropical disease typically found in South Asia.
Living in a big city like Chicago can reduce depression, study finds
A new study finds that living in a big city like Chicago can lower your levels of depression.
A new study finds that living in a big city like Chicago can lower your levels of depression.
US records more than 184,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
UofC researchers find lower rates of depression in cities in new study
Marc Berman, associate professor at the University of Chicago, talks about their suprising findings from a new study examining rates of depression in rural and urban environments.
Marc Berman, associate professor at the University of Chicago, talks about their suprising findings from a new study examining rates of depression in rural and urban environments.