Heartland Alliance Health To Close Clinics, Food Pantries

Heartland Alliance Health, once part of a prominent health organization in Chicago, announced this week that it will be closing its doors.

Discover Medical Center Introduces Non-invasive Fat Burning Procedures

Patients can demo the procedures during December 10 “All I Want for Christmas” party

Snatched Doll Aesthetics Complimentary All I Want For Christmas Event

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of transformation! Join us for the exclusive launch of our Emsculpt NEO and Emsella Chair

42 Nursing Homes In Chicago Area Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News

The 2025 Best Nursing Homes report ranks facilities that offer short- or long-term care or assisted living services.

Woman Sues McDonald's In Cook County, Says She Got Sick From Quarter Pounder Amid E. Coli Outbreak

One Cook County lawsuit was filed by a Nebraska woman who said an E. coli infection left her hospitalized last month.

Possible Rabies Exposure At IL Concert, Officials Say

There was at least one bat exposure at the concert, and health authorities are urging anyone else exposed to seek medical attention.

SAS Aesthetics Introduces Groundbreaking Technology

SAS Aesthetics Complimentary Fall Wellness Event to Demo Groundbreaking, Noninvasive Procedure to Reduce Urinary Incontinence

Planned Parenthood Offers Free Abortions, Vasectomies At Mobile Clinic Near DNC

Planned Parenthood said it served between 20 and 30 patients over the two days the mobile clinic was near the DNC.

IL Among States Seeing Summer COVID Surge, Wastewater Data Shows

Viral activity has reached "very high" in 27 states, but Illinois remains at the "high" level.

Will More Younger Athletes Undergo Hip/Knee Replacement Surgery?

With Eyes on the Olympics – Are More Elite Athletes Reaching their Physical Limits Resulting in More Injuries/More Surgeries?

Advocate Trinity Hospital makes U.S. News ‘Best Hospitals' list again

U.S. News recognizes the South Side hospital among the top 20 hospitals in Illinois, Chicagoland.

Boy From Gaza Injured In Bombing Arrives In Chicago For Medical Treatment

He is one of 14 children from Gaza set to receive medical care in the United States through the Heal Palestine organization.

Toxic PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Widely Found In IL Water: New EPA Data

Toxic "forever chemicals," known collectively as PFAS, are seen in public water systems throughout Illinois, data shows.

Chicago Among Worst Cities For Bed Bugs, Ranking Says

Cicadas aren't the only insects in Chicago this spring.

The Chicago Area Has Some Of The Worst Air Quality In America: Study

Greater Milwaukee was also ranked among the 10 worst areas nationwide for air quality.

Four Health Tips to Help Make the Most of Mother’s Day

Dr. Donna O’Shea, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health, UnitedHealthcare

Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness Introduces Technology to Reverse Aging

Complimentary May 16 Spring Showcase Event to Reveal Latest and Greatest in Skin Tightening

'Small Number' Of Tuberculosis Cases At Migrant Shelters: Reports

After more than 50 cases of measles were confirmed at Chicago migrant shelters, health officials are now confirming tuberculosis cases.

14-Year-Old Girl Receiving Treatment In Chicago After Losing Legs In Gaza Bombing

She sustained serious injuries to her legs and had to have them amputated without anesthesia.

2 More Measles Cases Confirmed In Chicago For Total Of 10; One New Case Is At Migrant Shelter

Two of the 10 measles patients from the shelter have also now been confirmed to be Chicago Public Schools students.

Measles Spreading In Chicago; Case Count Reaches 10

All but one of the cases are tied to a migrant shelter in the Pilsen neighborhood.

CPS Student With Measles Hospitalized, Is Chicago's 3rd Case In Days

The student lives at a migrant shelter and is the second child at the shelter to be diagnosed with measles in recent days.

Second Child With Diagnosed Measles At Chicago Migrant Shelter Identified As CPS Student

CDPH has advised that all families staying at the shelter keep their children in place "out of an abundance of caution" again on Monday.

'Known Criminal Threat Actor' Penetrated Lurie Children's Hospital

Hospital officials took phone, email and electronic medical records offline after the cyberattack was discovered on Jan. 31.

Occupational Health Physician Urges Chicagoans to Get Vaccinated

Dr. David Fletcher, Public Health Expert in Illinois says Triple Threat of Viruses is Leading to Spike in Hospitalizations/Deaths

14 IL Hospitals Ranked Among Best 250 In The Country

Advocate Lutheran Hospital in Park Ridge, Alexian Brothers in Hoffman Estates and Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana ranked in the Top 50.

Quaker Expands Granola Bar, Cereal Recall Over Salmonella Fears

The revised recall includes additional granola and cereal bars, and several Cap'n Crunch​ and Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereals.

Chicago OB/GYN Sameena Rahman Launches Groundbreaking Podcast

Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones Will Take Listeners on an Empowering Journey into Women's Health

Quaker Oats Recalls Granola Bars, Cereal Over Salmonella Risk

The recall includes several types of Quaker Chewy granola bars and cereals. The products were sold in all 50 states.

Health & Safety Physician Urges Americans to Prepare for "Tripledemic"

Dr. David Fletcher, Medical Director for SafeWorks Illinois says White Lung Disease and Triple Threat of Viruses Shouldn't Be Taken Lightly

Johnson Appoints Ige As Chicago's New Health Commissioner

Dr. Olusimbo "Simbo" Ige, a former New York City assistant health commissioner, was named to Chicago's top post by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Former Chicago Health Commissioner Arwady To Join CDC

Allison Arwady, who was a city staple during the COVID-19 pandemic, will lead the CDC's National Center For Injury Prevention and Control.

First Measles Case In 4 Years Confirmed In Cook County

The case was confirmed by a state laboratory on Oct. 11. Prior to this case, the last measles case in Illinois was confirmed in 2019.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Launches Chicago Biohub, Where Researchers Will Study Inflammation, Disease

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub is a $250 million lab that is bringing together researchers from the University of Chicago and Northwestern.

More Salmonella Infections From Avondale Taqueria

The Chicago Department of Public Health said the outbreak was linked to food from Carnicerias Guanajuato, 3140 N. California Ave.

Chicago Cooling Centers Open Amid Extreme Heat

Chicago-area temperatures will be in the 90s and heat indices will reach over 100 degrees Wednesday and Thursday.

United Airlines Flight With Much-Needed Supplies Heading To Maui

All the supplies were procured by the humanitarian organization Convoy of Hope.

Chicago Cooling Centers Open Amid Dangerous Heat

The cooling center locations listed here will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday:

Loretto Hospital Workers Will Strike In 10 Days

A union representing many of the hospital's employees is seeking more pay and higher staffing levels for its members.

A Chicago Mother's Warning After Poor Air Quality Led To Her Daughter's Death

The Chicago skyline may have cleared up from what it looked like two weeks ago when smoke from the wildfires loomed over the city.