What you need to know about cervical cancer
Dr. Nicole Williams, founder of the Gynecology Institute of Chicago, talks about all things cervical cancer.
Dr. Nicole Williams, founder of the Gynecology Institute of Chicago, talks about all things cervical cancer.
SC 17-year-old dies from MIS-C, inflammatory condition associated with COVID-19
A teenager died this week from multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Friday.
A teenager died this week from multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Friday.
Mental health education needed now more than ever as pandemic rages
Brandon M. Combs, executive director of Erika's Lighthouse, talks about the desperate need for mental health education in wake of COVID-19.
Brandon M. Combs, executive director of Erika's Lighthouse, talks about the desperate need for mental health education in wake of COVID-19.
Johnson & Johnson's shot prevents COVID-19, but less than some others
With vaccinations off to a rocky start globally, experts had been counting on a one-dose vaccine that would stretch scarce supplies and avoid the logistics nightmare of getting people to return for boosters.
With vaccinations off to a rocky start globally, experts had been counting on a one-dose vaccine that would stretch scarce supplies and avoid the logistics nightmare of getting people to return for boosters.
How to navigate the increasingly complicated 'vaccine maze'
Bob Veasey talks about his experience being vaccinated in Chicago.
Bob Veasey talks about his experience being vaccinated in Chicago.
Taking common pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccination could lessen efficacy, experts say
Experts warn that common over-the-counter pain relievers could interfere with the body’s immune response that triggers protection from illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Experts warn that common over-the-counter pain relievers could interfere with the body’s immune response that triggers protection from illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Illinois Republicans slam Pritzker as COVID-19 vaccinations lag
Illinois public health officials announced Thursday nearly 56,000 people in the state were vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday as state Republicans questions Gov. J.B. Pritzker on why Illinois’ efforts in the area is lagging.
Illinois public health officials announced Thursday nearly 56,000 people in the state were vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday as state Republicans questions Gov. J.B. Pritzker on why Illinois’ efforts in the area is lagging.
OC health care worker dies after receiving 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot; official cause of death pending
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Oregon health workers vaccinate drivers while stranded by snow
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Pandemic taking a serious toll on the mental health of athletes
Erika Fay from Maximum Achievement Coaching talks about the impact the pandemic and its restrictions have had on athletes.
Erika Fay from Maximum Achievement Coaching talks about the impact the pandemic and its restrictions have had on athletes.
Chicago Heights School District set to vaccinate 400 employees
Will Seidelmann, principal of Chicago Heights School District 170, talks about how they plan to vaccinate hundreds of teachers and staff.
Will Seidelmann, principal of Chicago Heights School District 170, talks about how they plan to vaccinate hundreds of teachers and staff.
What happens if your second COVID-19 vaccine dose is delayed?
John Whyte, chief medical officer of WebMD, lays out what you need to know about the second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
John Whyte, chief medical officer of WebMD, lays out what you need to know about the second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
COVID-19 variant found in Brazil, South Africa could pose higher reinfection risk, study suggests
Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.
Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.
At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
Coronavirus vaccine rollout slowly picking up steam
Dr. Jewel Mullen from the University of Texas talks about the status of America's vaccine rollout and the increased coordination of state and federal authorities.
Dr. Jewel Mullen from the University of Texas talks about the status of America's vaccine rollout and the increased coordination of state and federal authorities.
Illinois National Guard pitching in on vaccination effort across Cook County
Lt. Alejandro Villafuerte from the Illinois National Guard talks about the seven mass vaccination sites they've opened in Cook County and how they have assisted in the vaccine distribution efforts.
Lt. Alejandro Villafuerte from the Illinois National Guard talks about the seven mass vaccination sites they've opened in Cook County and how they have assisted in the vaccine distribution efforts.
Lawndale community leaders encouraging residents to get vaccinated
Pastor James Brooks and Dr. Wayne Detmer join Good Day Chicago to talk about the importance of getting vaccinated and their efforts to give the Lawndale community correct information about the vaccine.
Pastor James Brooks and Dr. Wayne Detmer join Good Day Chicago to talk about the importance of getting vaccinated and their efforts to give the Lawndale community correct information about the vaccine.
Jackson 7-year-old dies after tooth extraction
7-year-old Jocelyn Hampel of Jackson was taken to Children's Wisconsin via Flight for Life after a tooth extraction and died days later.
7-year-old Jocelyn Hampel of Jackson was taken to Children's Wisconsin via Flight for Life after a tooth extraction and died days later.
Educators set to get vaccine in March, but state doses lag
Teachers and child care workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in early March, state health officials said Tuesday.
Teachers and child care workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in early March, state health officials said Tuesday.
‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”