Franciscan Heath honors extraordinary nurse

Oak Forest resident is Olympia Fields hospital’s latest Daisy Award recipient

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Chicago Heights Area

Here's how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in Cook County.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Chicago Heights Area Nursing Homes

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Chicago Heights area.

Chicago Heights Area Hospitals Ranked Among 2021’s Best

A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker Visits Aunt Martha's To Launch Partnership

The wellness center is among several Federally Qualified Health Centers to partner with the state to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Chicago Heights Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Chicago Heights.

New Mass Vaccination Site Opens At South Suburban College

Currently, those in the 1A and 1B vaccine category are eligible to sign up for a vaccine at the college. It is still a COVID testing center.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Chicago Heights Area

Here's an update on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Cook County and across IL.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Chicago Heights Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Chicago Heights.

How Close Are Chicago Heights Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here's how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Cook County and across IL.

Chicago Heights Returns To Phase 4, Restore Illinois: What's New?

The reduced restrictions allow expanded indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.

Coronavirus Cases In Chicago Heights: Where We Are Moving Forward

As we enter February, the number of COVID-19 cases in town continue to fluctuate, as officials scramble to administer the vaccine.

How Close Are Chicago Heights Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

See how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Cook County and across Illinois.

COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Available For CH Residents

The Cook County Department of Public Health launched a new coronavirus vaccination registration website as Phase 1b began Monday.

Franciscan Health Honors First 2021 Daisy Award Recipient

Olympia Fields Hospital recognizes ‘amazing’ Manhattan resident nominated by grateful patient

See Which Chicago Heights Area Hospitals Near Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Chicago Heights area.

Franciscan Health executive elected to hospital association board

Franciscan Health South Suburban Chicago CEO Allan M. Spooner elected to Illinois Health and Hospital Association Board

See Which Chicago Heights Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in Cook County.

Coronavirus Cases In Chicago Heights: Where We Stand In 2021

As we begin 2021, the number of COVID-19 cases in the state continue to fluctuate, as officials scramble to administer the vaccine.

Franciscan Health welcomes its first baby of the new year

Olympia Fields hospital celebrates the first baby born at Franciscan Health Family Birth Center in 2021

Local business owner engineers mask donation to Franciscan Health

McDonald’s franchise owner and Home Depot team to donate nearly 17,000 face masks to Olympia Fields hospital

Oak Street Health: Free COVID-19 Rapid Testing In Chicago Heights

Oak Street Health, a network of primary care centers for adults on Medicare, is providing free rapid COVID-19 tests to Chicago residents.

Franciscan Health seeks plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients

A single convalescent plasma donation can save up to three lives

Coronavirus: How Full Are Chicago Heights-Area Hospitals?

There is now public data showing how close your local hospital is to being at or over capacity.

Franciscan Health Recognizes Daisy Award Recipient

Olympia Fields Hospital honors Manteno resident nominated by grateful patient

Chicago Heights Coronavirus Cases Increase As Holiday's Approach

Chicago Heights COVID-19 cases continue to fluctuate as health and state officials warn not to gather this holiday season.

A Pandemic Thanksgiving: Celebrate Safely In Chicago Heights

Health officials are calling on Americans to stay home this Thanksgiving. If you can’t, here are a few tips to enjoy the holiday safely.

Franciscan Health Diaper Drive breaks records in pandemic

Fourth annual Diaper Drive collects more than 44 thousand diapers for families in need

Dr. James Siegert earns BPH treatment accreditation

Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC urologist among first in Southland to earn Greenlight Laser Therapy Center of Excellence designation

Holiday Events In Chicago Heights: Your Risk Of COVID Exposure

What are the chances you'll be exposed to the coronavirus at Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday party?

Virtual Seminar: COPD and Emphysema Treatment

Learn about the new PulmonX Zephyr Valve, a minimally invasive treatment for COPD and emphysema presented by Franciscan Health

COVID-19 Cases Continue To Climb In Chicago Heights

COVID-19 cases are beginning to surge in parts of suburban Cook County as the state initiates further precautions to help stop the spread.

Virtual Seminar: Lung cancer prevention

Learn about lung cancer prevention and lung CT scans at a free virtual seminar presented by Franciscan Health

New Coronavirus Restrictions In Chicago Heights

New rules begin Wednesday in Region 10 — the state's first region to see increased restrictions due to its rising COVID-19 hospitalizations.

Franciscan Health updates visitor restrictions

Olympia Fields hospital adjusts visitor restrictions amid surge in Illinois COVID-19 cases

Franciscan Health offers virtual breast cancer seminar

Free online seminar to explore breast cancer screening and treatment options

Franciscan Health Child Immunization Clinics

Immunization clinics are scheduled for Oct. 17 in Park Forest and Oct. 24 in Ford Heights

Coronavirus In Chicago Heights: Where Things Stand In September

From new cases to increases and decreases in the area, here is a look at what coronavirus in Chicago Heights was like in September.

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Recognizes Daisy Award Recipient

Olympia Fields Hospital honors Richton Park resident nominated by patient who survived COVID-19

Franciscan Health named Blue Distinction Center for Bariatrics

Olympia Fields Bariatric Center meets rigorous standards established by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois