State Rep. La Shawn Ford resigns from Loretto Hospital board amid vaccine scandal
State Rep. La Shawn Ford resigned from the Loretto Hospital board because he was disappointed with how hospital leadership was reprimanded for handling a vaccine scandal.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford resigned from the Loretto Hospital board because he was disappointed with how hospital leadership was reprimanded for handling a vaccine scandal.
CDC: 1 in 4 Americans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.
New study explores why odors can trigger powerful memories
Christina M. Zelano from Northwestern University elaborates on their research that found the sense of smell has a more direct, immediate connection to the memory centers of our brain than other sensory systems.
Christina M. Zelano from Northwestern University elaborates on their research that found the sense of smell has a more direct, immediate connection to the memory centers of our brain than other sensory systems.
How to secure an ever-elusive vaccine appointment in Chicago
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down tips for finding vaccine appointments in Chicago.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down tips for finding vaccine appointments in Chicago.
Push to vaccinate Chicago's most vulnerable gains new steam
Dr. Sybil Madison, deputy mayor for education and human services, elaborates on their efforts to increase vaccine equity across Chicago.
Dr. Sybil Madison, deputy mayor for education and human services, elaborates on their efforts to increase vaccine equity across Chicago.
US: AstraZeneca may have included 'outdated information' in COVID-19 vaccine trial results
The Data Safety Monitoring Board “expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial,” the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said.
The Data Safety Monitoring Board “expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial,” the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said.
Confusion surrounds who can get vaccinated in Chicago
More people in Illinois are now eligible to get the COVID vaccine as the state moves into Phase 1B Plus. But that does not apply to city of Chicago residents, which is causing confusion over who is eligible for what and when.
More people in Illinois are now eligible to get the COVID vaccine as the state moves into Phase 1B Plus. But that does not apply to city of Chicago residents, which is causing confusion over who is eligible for what and when.
Loretto Hospital vaccination scandal deepens
A source confirms that Loretto Hospital's Chief Operating Officer Anosh Ahmed steered dozens of doses of vaccine intended for low-income residents to Trump Tower, where he and another Loretto executive live, and to a Gold Coast luxury watch outlet where Ahmed frequently shops.
A source confirms that Loretto Hospital's Chief Operating Officer Anosh Ahmed steered dozens of doses of vaccine intended for low-income residents to Trump Tower, where he and another Loretto executive live, and to a Gold Coast luxury watch outlet where Ahmed frequently shops.
Chicago won't open a 24-hour vaccination site yet, Arwardy says
Chicago public health officials said they have no plans to open a vaccination site that would be open 24 hours a day — as some other cities have done.
Chicago public health officials said they have no plans to open a vaccination site that would be open 24 hours a day — as some other cities have done.
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.