North Shore Hospitals Among Best In The Nation: U.S. News

U.S. News ranked Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals among the best health care facilities in the country.

North Shore's First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitos Of 2026 Found In Evanston

The Mosquito Abatement District discovered West Nile-positive mosquitoes in an Evanston trap, officials announced.

Evanston Invites Residents To Join 16-Week WOW Wellness Program

Registration is open for Evanston's WOW program, which offers community walks, fitness classes and wellness events.

Evanston Hospital Among Top 10% In U.S. For Patient Safety

St Francis Hospital in Evanston is among the safest hospitals in the nation, according to a new ranking.

Evanston Hospital Receives 'A' Rating

Endeavor Health Evanston was among 35 Illinois hospitals lauded for their dedication to providing quality care to patients.

6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

By Tom Kunst, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Unhealthy Air Quality Prompts Pollution Alert For Evanston

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is impacting the greater Chicago area, forecasters said, bringing unhealthy air quality.

Evanston Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile For The First Time This Season

The Mosquito Abatement District discovered West Nile-positive mosquitoes in an Evanston trap Thursday, officials announced.

Three Strategies to Help Support Your Health as We “Spring” Forward

By Dr. Abbie Miller, a market Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

$375 Million Sale Of Ascension Hospitals In Illinois Wins Approval

Seven hospitals will transition to for-profit status under Prime Healthcare, while Ascension Saint Elizabeth is slated to be shuttered.

Gold Standard Of Nursing Again Achieved By 5 Endeavor Health Hospitals

Edward, Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park and Skokie hospitals earned Magnet status once again, affirming their excellence in nursing care.

YWCA Evanston/North Shore Reopens After Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

All onsite programming has resumed, as officials say additional filters, chlorine treatments and new protocols will ensure community safety.

Legionella Bacteria Discovery Prompts Closure Of Evanston YWCA

The YWCA temporarily closes as the hot water system tests positive for Legionella, with pools and cold water systems unaffected.

Ascension To Sell St. Francis Hospital In Evanston To Prime Healthcare

St. Francis is expected to keep its nonprofit status if the acquisition is approved.

Billionaire Ken Griffin Gives $10 Million To Northwestern Medicine

The recently renamed Kenneth C. Griffin Esophageal Center aims to transform treatment with cutting-edge research.

First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Of 2024 Found In Evanston

Two batches of mosquitoes collected in Evanston last week have tested positive for West Nile virus, but the risk of human infection is low.

Oakton, Northwestern Medicine Launch Medical Assistant Apprenticeship

Students in the program take Oakton College classes toward their medical assistant certificate while working for Northwestern Medicine.

Clutter & Catharsis: A Thoughtful Approach to Decluttering

North Shore Senior Center gives a step-by-step guide to the challenges of decluttering your home

NSSC Hosts Seminar: Understanding Physical and Psychological Changes

North Shore Senior Center invites residents to participate in an open, informative discussion about celebrating sexuality later in life

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

Battery-Powered Brain Drill Developed By Northwestern Student

A Northwestern Medicine neurosurgeon was the first to use the Hubly Drill to save a patient's life in the ICU.

Northwestern Doctors Overwhelmingly Vote For Union Representation

Northwestern Medicine residents and fellows voted 794-148 in favor of joining a local of the Service Employees International Union.

$55 Million Class Action Settlement Over NorthShore Merger Approved

The deal resolves 15 years of litigation over the acquisition of Highland Park Hospital by the hospital system now known as Endeavor Health.

Northwestern Medicine Patients Can Identify As Gender 'X' Next Week

"X" joins "M" and "F" in electronic medical records at Northwestern Medicine's 11 hospitals and 200 outpatient locations starting Dec. 18.

Nearly 1,300 Northwestern Doctors Stitch Together Unionization Drive

Frontline Northwestern Medicine physicians say they are sacrificing their well-being due to "inadequate staffing and support systems."

Ban Approved On All Flavored Tobacco In Evanston, A First In Illinois

Starting April 1, it will be illegal to sell menthol cigarettes, hookah products and other flavored tobacco products in Evanston.

60 Sickened By Norovirus Linked To $1 Burritos: Evanston Health Dept.

A promotion offering $1 burritos for Northwestern University students is believed to be the epicenter of last week's norovirus outbreak.

Norovirus Outbreak Linked To $1 Burritos For Northwestern Students

Buyers of the bargain burritos began feeling ill a day after the promotion at the downtown Evanston taco shop, health officials said.

Breast Implants Save Life Of Man Who Needed Double-Lung Transplant

Northwestern Medicine surgeons used DD breast implants and an artificial lung to keep a man alive after removing his heavily infected lungs.

NS-EEH Hospitals Earn A’s in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades

NorthShore Evanston Hospital, NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital and NorthShore Highland Park each earned an A.

NS-EEH Partners with Lumeris to Transform Value-Based Care

Collaboration aims to drive coordinated care and improve quality while reducing costs.

NBRPA Names NS-EEH Health Exclusive Healthcare Partner

Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership Names NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health the Preferred Healthcare Provider for NBRPA Members

NS-EEH Announces Key Leadership Appointments

Gabrielle Cummings to be Evanston Hospital President, Dave Rahija named President, System Medical Group Operations.

Evanston Hospital Recognized as Top Performer in Quality Leadership

Evanston Hospital recognized with Vizient Quality Leadership Award in the Large, Specialized Complex Care Medical Center cohort

NorthShore expands access to cutting-edge prostate treatment

NorthShore adds AquaBeam at Highland Park, Swedish Hospitals for treatment of BPH, the most common prostate ailment.

NS-EEH Seeks Patients with Long COVID for Nationwide Research

The RECOVER trials will evaluate potential treatments to identify more swiftly those that are effective.

NorthShore Host NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Student

NorthShore hosts medical student Tyler Kelly in national program to improve support for underrepresented identities in medicine.

NorthShore Nationally Ranked by U.S. News & World Report

NorthShore recognized in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery and Orthopedics.

Air Quality Alert In Evanston Leads To Event Cancelations, Beach Closures

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has moved into the region - pushing the Air Quality Index over 150 and into the unhealthy categories.

Lose 50 Lbs. Like I Did With Manolo's Delicious Chili Diet

How I lost 50 lbs. with the next big deal in plant-based diets-vegan, gluten-free chili from Manolo's Best Vegan Chili.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.