CPD’s new mental health adviser comes after pair of officer suicides
After two Chicago police officers took their own lives last week, the Chicago Police Department announced Wednesday that they were hiring Alexa James, CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Chicago, as their senior adviser of wellness.
After two Chicago police officers took their own lives last week, the Chicago Police Department announced Wednesday that they were hiring Alexa James, CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Chicago, as their senior adviser of wellness.
Antibiotics overused in coronavirus patients hospitalized early on in pandemic: study
The majority of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic were overprescribed antibiotics, new research suggests.
The majority of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic were overprescribed antibiotics, new research suggests.
Biden announces U.S. is buying 100M additional doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
'COVID arm': Dermatologists observe delayed skin reactions after vaccination
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
What is validation addiction and how do you break the cycle?
Mory Fontanez, Purpose Coach and CEO of 822 Group, explains the phenomenon of validation addiction.
Mory Fontanez, Purpose Coach and CEO of 822 Group, explains the phenomenon of validation addiction.
Dermatologists see increased hair loss in recovered COVID-19 patients
UW Health dermatologists revealed on Wednesday, March 10 they are seeing increased cases of hair loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
UW Health dermatologists revealed on Wednesday, March 10 they are seeing increased cases of hair loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
Target partners with CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 600 US stores
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
Trust for America's Health releases annual report
Dara Lieberman, director of Government Relations at Trust for America's Health, breaks down the findings from their annual report on the United States' public health preparedness.
Dara Lieberman, director of Government Relations at Trust for America's Health, breaks down the findings from their annual report on the United States' public health preparedness.
Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Uber giving 20,000 free rides to Chicagoans going to and from their United Center vaccine appointments
Robert Kellman from Uber talks about what they're doing to insure people have transportation to and from their vaccine appointments at the United Center.
Robert Kellman from Uber talks about what they're doing to insure people have transportation to and from their vaccine appointments at the United Center.
Thousands get vaccinated at United Center on first day
Thousands converged on a United Center parking lot Tuesday as the federal government's largest mass vaccination site in the state finally opened.
Thousands converged on a United Center parking lot Tuesday as the federal government's largest mass vaccination site in the state finally opened.
‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
CDC director says next 2 months critical in stopping another COVID-19 surge
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.
Pfizer vaccine neutralized Brazil COVID-19 variant in lab study, researchers say
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
Chase for leftover vaccine doses aims to eliminate waste
Dr. Craig M. Klugman, a professor at DePaul University, talks about the high demand for COVID-19 vaccines and why some people are getting vaccinated with leftover doses that might otherwise be wasted.
Dr. Craig M. Klugman, a professor at DePaul University, talks about the high demand for COVID-19 vaccines and why some people are getting vaccinated with leftover doses that might otherwise be wasted.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Vaccinations begin today at the United Center
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
United Center vaccinations available only to Chicago residents
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday said limiting the mass vaccination site at Chicago’s United Center to city residents is due to the federal government wanting to make sure people most in need are being vaccinated.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday said limiting the mass vaccination site at Chicago’s United Center to city residents is due to the federal government wanting to make sure people most in need are being vaccinated.
Town holds parade for 5-year-old boy who completed 3 years of chemotherapy
A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.
A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.
Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers
Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.
Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.