A Highland Park man was negligent when he fatally struck a pedestrian and fled the scene last week in Deerfield, her family's suit alleges.
Making sure your pet is protected can help protect the human population as well.
Patients, family members, staff and others can submit confidential comments until Oct. 11.
After Bob Danon leaves the art and framing business on the North Shore for a new adventure, he'll take on the coast of Crete for charity.
Two beaches in Evanston remain open to swimming with a heat advisory in place through the weekend.
The Evanston-based nonprofit has aligned itself with Meals on Wheels America as part of an operational overhaul.
The north suburban health care group aims to add a fifth hospital, its first in Chicago, to its network by the end of the year.
There are simple things you can do to help maintain your balance and prevent a fall or injuries.
Chicago area meetings offer a solution for food addiction
A local doctor helped assess the health care needs of more than 950 refugee children on a volunteer trip to camps near the Syrian border.
A jury found a NorthShore University doctor and nurse acted negligently during the delivery of a baby who suffered severe brain damage.
PEER Services launches fourth annual charity stair climb
October is National Bullying Prevention Month.
Spraying is scheduled for Wednesday night in much of Evanston and parts of Skokie, the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District said.
Parisa Amleshi, MD, says, “On a daily basis, men need about fifteen cups of water and women need about eleven.”
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District plans mosquito control operations across most of town Wednesday night.
Mosquitoes in 8 North Shore communities have tested positive for West Nile virus so far this year, with more spraying planned for Wednesday.
Spraying is scheduled for Evanston south of Central Street starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Most sudden cardiac arrests outside hospitals are fatal. Less than half of people get immediate CPR, which doubles the rate of survival.
20-year-old Kenzie Krogh died from a combination of prescription drugs and drinking, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.
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A keynote address will be delivered by Cook County Public Health COO Dr. Terry Mason at Northwestern Wednesday.
With open enrollment starting Nov. 1, the EPL will offer a state-certified health insurance navigator on Fridays.
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The File of LIFE (Life Saving Information For Emergencies) a plastic pouch containing medical information that goes in residents' freezers.
Northwestern scientists have found the "holy grail of bioengineering for regenerative medicine" in functioning artificial ovaries.
Nearly $1 million from NorthShore University Health System will allow the clinic to provide service to more low-income families.
Only one hospital in the area received a grade of higher than 'C' on the recent Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades list.
Supervised times are offered.
A batch tested by the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District tested positive this week.
Ann Kinnealey was accused of dispensing non-approved cancer drugs to patients.
Among troubled youth, Northwestern study says whites are 30 times more likely to become long-term substance abusers than African-Americans.
"ReThink Your Drink" campaign by city of Evanston, NorthShore university HealthSystem encourages more water, less soda.
Higher taxes on other tobacco products and a ban on smokeless tobacco at baseball games also approved by City Council.
The Evanston hospital is one of a select few to have achieved “Magnet” recognition.
More than 20,000 are asking the Dept. of Public Health to approve eight new medical conditions.
Two positive results have come up at Unity Preschool.
An Elmhurst couple welcomed the first baby born this year shortly after midnight.
Can working out in the AM be better for your health? Learn the benefits of morning workouts and use these tips for starting a healthy habit.
Rising costs would result from one company controlling more than half of area’s hospitals, antitrust agency fears.