Town Hall held on service changes at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital
The community surrounding Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital is speaking out about their concerns to changes in services.
The community surrounding Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital is speaking out about their concerns to changes in services.
Dog given less than 6 months to live cured of cancer after clinical trial
Lola has now been cancer free for two years.
Lola has now been cancer free for two years.
Congress questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on CDC and vaccines
Taking a live look at Capitol Hill where health and human services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior spent hours getting grilled by senators.
Taking a live look at Capitol Hill where health and human services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior spent hours getting grilled by senators.
Elk Grove hosts Town Hall on hospital?s decision to end labor and delivery services
Residents of Elk Grove Village and nearby communities will have a chance to voice concerns and get answers Tuesday during a town hall addressing Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital?s recent decision to discontinue labor and delivery services in the village.
Residents of Elk Grove Village and nearby communities will have a chance to voice concerns and get answers Tuesday during a town hall addressing Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital?s recent decision to discontinue labor and delivery services in the village.
Florida pushes to end school vaccine mandates despite warnings
Florida is moving to eliminate long-standing vaccine requirements for children in schools and healthcare, a move experts warn could undermine decades of public health progress.
Florida is moving to eliminate long-standing vaccine requirements for children in schools and healthcare, a move experts warn could undermine decades of public health progress.
Parenting happiness drops more than divorce - Here's what to know | ChicagoNOW
When a new baby arrives, parents are often told it?s the happiest time of their lives. But studies show the drop in happiness after having a baby is actually bigger than what people experience after unemployment, divorce, or even loss?yet we rarely talk about it. Lindsay Ambrose, a doula, and Arden Joy, a reiki master, are the authors of The Nurture Method show parents how to weave mindfulness into the everyday chaos of caring for a newborn.
When a new baby arrives, parents are often told it?s the happiest time of their lives. But studies show the drop in happiness after having a baby is actually bigger than what people experience after unemployment, divorce, or even loss?yet we rarely talk about it. Lindsay Ambrose, a doula, and Arden Joy, a reiki master, are the authors of The Nurture Method show parents how to weave mindfulness into the everyday chaos of caring for a newborn.
Leaders of Russia, China talk about living forever in 'creepy' exchange
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's Beijing were caught on mic suggesting organ transplants could help people live to 150.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's Beijing were caught on mic suggesting organ transplants could help people live to 150.
Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Cook County launches “Get Naloxone" campaign to fight overdoses
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
Chicago doctors use rare fetal surgery to give young girl a thriving start
A four-year-old Chicago girl named Olivia is thriving after undergoing a rare fetoscopic surgery to treat spina bifida before she was born.
A four-year-old Chicago girl named Olivia is thriving after undergoing a rare fetoscopic surgery to treat spina bifida before she was born.
Cook County launches “Get Naloxone" campaign to fight overdoses
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
Montell Jordan says his cancer has returned after having prostate removed
The R&B singer, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year, shared his story in a recent interview.
The R&B singer, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year, shared his story in a recent interview.
How Lurie Children’s helped 4-year-old girl defy the odds
The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Lurie Children’s is one of just a handful of centers worldwide offering truly comprehensive care for families facing complex prenatal diagnoses. Dr. Aimen Shaaban is leading the way in procedures like fetoscopic spina bifida repair — a groundbreaking surgery performed before birth that protects both mom and baby while opening the door to brighter futures.
The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Lurie Children’s is one of just a handful of centers worldwide offering truly comprehensive care for families facing complex prenatal diagnoses. Dr. Aimen Shaaban is leading the way in procedures like fetoscopic spina bifida repair — a groundbreaking surgery performed before birth that protects both mom and baby while opening the door to brighter futures.
Coping with grief: Chicago expert shares healthy strategies and hope
Licensed clinical social worker Anna Richmond from Thriveworks joins us to discuss how to navigate grief, avoid harmful coping habits, and embrace therapy as a valuable tool for healing.
Licensed clinical social worker Anna Richmond from Thriveworks joins us to discuss how to navigate grief, avoid harmful coping habits, and embrace therapy as a valuable tool for healing.
Expert weighs in on lawsuits challenging marketing of toddler milks | ChicagoNOW
If you?re in the market for baby formula ? you may have seen formula products on the shelves actually marketed for toddlers, literally called ?toddler milks?.
If you?re in the market for baby formula ? you may have seen formula products on the shelves actually marketed for toddlers, literally called ?toddler milks?.
Orland Park man cycling 225 miles to raise money for great cause
Mike Roach is participating in the Bristol Myers Squibb?s Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride to raise money for cancer research in support of the V Foundation. This marks his fifth time participating in Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer but the first time he?s riding through Illinois ? his home state.
Mike Roach is participating in the Bristol Myers Squibb?s Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride to raise money for cancer research in support of the V Foundation. This marks his fifth time participating in Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer but the first time he?s riding through Illinois ? his home state.
Chicago bride-to-be receives rare heart, liver & kidney transplant at Northwestern
Jessica Lopez, 32, from Chicago, was blinded by childhood cancers leukemia and retinoblastoma. Years of chemotherapy saved her life but left her with serious long-term health issues. In 2023, just after getting engaged, she learned she needed a new heart and liver ? and later, a new kidney as well.
Jessica Lopez, 32, from Chicago, was blinded by childhood cancers leukemia and retinoblastoma. Years of chemotherapy saved her life but left her with serious long-term health issues. In 2023, just after getting engaged, she learned she needed a new heart and liver ? and later, a new kidney as well.
Cal’s Angels empowers pediatric cancer survivors during awareness month
Founded in memory of 12-year-old Cal Sutter, Cal's Angels supports families, funds research, and grants wishes while inspiring young survivors like Ky Larkin to become advocates.
Founded in memory of 12-year-old Cal Sutter, Cal's Angels supports families, funds research, and grants wishes while inspiring young survivors like Ky Larkin to become advocates.
East Coast beaches hit with 'fecal contamination' warnings ahead of Labor Day weekend
Labor Day vacationers across the East Coast are facing "fecal contamination" warnings at their beaches this holiday weekend.
Labor Day vacationers across the East Coast are facing "fecal contamination" warnings at their beaches this holiday weekend.