Every Step of the Way supports intellectually disabled adults
Every Step of the Way's mission is to provide comprehensive resources and referrals in regard to recreation, education and health to adults with intellectual disabilities.
Every Step of the Way's mission is to provide comprehensive resources and referrals in regard to recreation, education and health to adults with intellectual disabilities.
Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Local mom raises funds for childhood cancer research
Danielle Moss started fundraising for child cancer research after her own daughter was diagnosed with leukemia when she was just 22 months old. The Moss family has raised over $300,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand, a foundation for childhood cancer.
Danielle Moss started fundraising for child cancer research after her own daughter was diagnosed with leukemia when she was just 22 months old. The Moss family has raised over $300,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand, a foundation for childhood cancer.
Keep your skin healthy with Shot Bar MedSpa this summer
Sun can really do a number on your skin if you're not careful, so we're talking to the experts on how to keep your skin safe this summer.
Sun can really do a number on your skin if you're not careful, so we're talking to the experts on how to keep your skin safe this summer.
Author details medical care amid crises in new book
Thom Mayer, the Medical Director of the NFL Players Association, has been on the sidelines of many major crises around the world. His new book Leadership is Worthless but Leading is Priceless, details his experiences amid 9/11, the war in Ukraine and working with the NFL.
Thom Mayer, the Medical Director of the NFL Players Association, has been on the sidelines of many major crises around the world. His new book Leadership is Worthless but Leading is Priceless, details his experiences amid 9/11, the war in Ukraine and working with the NFL.
Bird flu outbreak: How worried should we be?
The latest bird flu outbreak has affected more than 60 dairy herds in dozens of states since late March. The CDC is closely monitoring the situation, and public health officials are already testing vaccines in case they are needed.
The latest bird flu outbreak has affected more than 60 dairy herds in dozens of states since late March. The CDC is closely monitoring the situation, and public health officials are already testing vaccines in case they are needed.
Aurora unveils new 'Crisis Intervention Office'
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Aurora is unveiling new offices for its Crisis Intervention Unit.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Aurora is unveiling new offices for its Crisis Intervention Unit.
West Loop bakery hosts special fundraiser for Park Ridge girl battling leukemia
Chicago's Levain Bakery in the West Loop transformed on Tuesday to support the fight against childhood cancer and to celebrate a special birthday.
Chicago's Levain Bakery in the West Loop transformed on Tuesday to support the fight against childhood cancer and to celebrate a special birthday.
Aurora unveils Crisis Intervention Unit for Mental Health Awareness Month
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Aurora Police Department unveiled a brand-new office for its Crisis Intervention Unit.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Aurora Police Department unveiled a brand-new office for its Crisis Intervention Unit.
Chicago suburb expands Crisis Intervention Unit for Mental Health Awareness Month
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Aurora is unveiling new offices for its Crisis Intervention Unit.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Aurora is unveiling new offices for its Crisis Intervention Unit.
Cook County Health unveils cutting-edge neuro-critical care unit
An expansion celebration took place on Tuesday at Stroger Hospital.
An expansion celebration took place on Tuesday at Stroger Hospital.
Cook County Health unveils cutting-edge neuro-critical care unit
An expansion celebration took place on Tuesday at Stroger Hospital.
An expansion celebration took place on Tuesday at Stroger Hospital.
Chicago bakery hosting special fundraiser for Park Ridge girl battling leukemia
Levain Bakery in the West Loop is hosting a special fundraiser on Tuesday to support a local girl fighting leukemia.
Levain Bakery in the West Loop is hosting a special fundraiser on Tuesday to support a local girl fighting leukemia.
News study shows Ozempic may help with addiction to alcohol and vapes
A recent polls shows that one out of every eight adults in the U.S. has taken Ozempic or similar weight loss drugs. And while pounds are being shed, the drug has another unexpected effect. Dr. Mike from the FOX medical team joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about it.
A recent polls shows that one out of every eight adults in the U.S. has taken Ozempic or similar weight loss drugs. And while pounds are being shed, the drug has another unexpected effect. Dr. Mike from the FOX medical team joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about it.
REACH program supports mental health care in schools
Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH) is a state-wide initiative in Illinois to provide schools with the tools needed to support the social and well-being of students.
Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH) is a state-wide initiative in Illinois to provide schools with the tools needed to support the social and well-being of students.
Legacy Ranch in Lockport provides equine therapy for all
The Legacy Ranch in Lockport provides a unique type of therapy that involves horses, made possible by a stable of great volunteers. They provide therapeutic riding lessons, as well as speech, mental health and physical therapy.
The Legacy Ranch in Lockport provides a unique type of therapy that involves horses, made possible by a stable of great volunteers. They provide therapeutic riding lessons, as well as speech, mental health and physical therapy.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society helps families battling childhood cancer
Dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) raises money for research and to help families battling cancer. Local mother Kim Grispo is raising money while competing for LLS Visionary of the Year.
Dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) raises money for research and to help families battling cancer. Local mother Kim Grispo is raising money while competing for LLS Visionary of the Year.
Northbrook teen who received heart transplant released from hospital
A Northbrook teenager got a very special welcome home on Friday after spending an entire year in the hospital. Asher Levin, 13, got a heart transplant last May and has been in the hospital ever since.
A Northbrook teenager got a very special welcome home on Friday after spending an entire year in the hospital. Asher Levin, 13, got a heart transplant last May and has been in the hospital ever since.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry
The CDC is warning of salmonella outbreaks in several states and they may be linked to people who keep poultry in their backyards.
The CDC is warning of salmonella outbreaks in several states and they may be linked to people who keep poultry in their backyards.