Chicago hospital execs punished for improperly vaccinating Trump Tower workers
Two Chicago hospital executives have been reprimanded for COVID-19 vaccine events that improperly gave shots to people far from the West Side facility, including one held for workers at Trump Tower.
Two Chicago hospital executives have been reprimanded for COVID-19 vaccine events that improperly gave shots to people far from the West Side facility, including one held for workers at Trump Tower.
Low-dose aspirin cuts severe coronavirus risk, study suggests
Low-dose aspirin could help keep coronavirus patients off of ventilators, decrease their chances of requiring admission to the intensive care unit and lower the risk of in-hospital death, according to the findings of a new study.
Low-dose aspirin could help keep coronavirus patients off of ventilators, decrease their chances of requiring admission to the intensive care unit and lower the risk of in-hospital death, according to the findings of a new study.
New state mass vaccination site to open in Forest Park
Illinois’ latest mass vaccination site is set to open Friday in Forest Park.
Illinois’ latest mass vaccination site is set to open Friday in Forest Park.
How narcotics-free surgeries could impact the opioid crisis
Dr. Lawrence Iteld, founder of Iteld Plastic Surgery, talks about the industry-wide transition to less addictive painkillers as patients recovery from surgery.
Dr. Lawrence Iteld, founder of Iteld Plastic Surgery, talks about the industry-wide transition to less addictive painkillers as patients recovery from surgery.
Growing evidence links COVID-19, hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo, researchers say
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
American Lung Association partners with The Center for Black Health & Equity to ease vaccine reluctance among minority communities
Dr. Cedric 'Jamie' Rutland from the American Lung Association talks about their new science-based toolkit to provide reliable and comforting information about vaccines.
Dr. Cedric 'Jamie' Rutland from the American Lung Association talks about their new science-based toolkit to provide reliable and comforting information about vaccines.
Cook County health officials identify 32 communities in need of more vaccination resources
Dr. Rachel Rubin, co-lead of the Cook County Department of Public Health, talks about what they're doing to make sure underserved communities are getting access to the vaccine.
Dr. Rachel Rubin, co-lead of the Cook County Department of Public Health, talks about what they're doing to make sure underserved communities are getting access to the vaccine.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, 79% effective in late-stage US study, company says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
‘We planned his funeral’: Husband with COVID-19 beats the odds and wakes up after 7-week coma
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Illinois reports 1,431 new COVID-19 cases, 22 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,431 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 22 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,431 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 22 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Slow walkers more likely to die from COVID-19 regardless of weight, study finds
Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.
Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
Fauci says Europe’s latest COVID-19 surge is a warning to US
The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.
The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.
Royal Caribbean will begin Bahamas cruises for vaccinated passengers in June
Royal Caribbean announced a summer lineup of cruises available to fully vaccinated adults and children under 18 with negative test results.
Royal Caribbean announced a summer lineup of cruises available to fully vaccinated adults and children under 18 with negative test results.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot reports
After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.
After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.
Vaccine withheld from hospital that gave Trump Tower workers shots
The city of Chicago on Thursday decided to withhold first doses of COVID-19 vaccines from a hospital that improperly administered vaccinations to Trump Tower workers.
The city of Chicago on Thursday decided to withhold first doses of COVID-19 vaccines from a hospital that improperly administered vaccinations to Trump Tower workers.
Lightfoot marks 1 year anniversary of COVID-19 in Chicago
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed residents on the one year anniversary of COVID-19 in Chicago.
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed residents on the one year anniversary of COVID-19 in Chicago.
Cook County to prioritize vaccinations in 32 suburbs
Cook County health officials will prioritize coronavirus vaccine appointments in more than two dozen of the hardest-hit suburbs to ensure equal access to the life-saving shots.
Cook County health officials will prioritize coronavirus vaccine appointments in more than two dozen of the hardest-hit suburbs to ensure equal access to the life-saving shots.
Illinois to expand vaccine eligibility to include additional essential workers starting March 22
Illinois will expand vaccine eligibility to include additional essential workers starting March 22.
Illinois will expand vaccine eligibility to include additional essential workers starting March 22.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.