Cancer Wellness Center: Treating the Lives Cancer Changes, Beyond Medicine

A Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board grant recipient, Cancer Wellness Center supports the patient, and others on their journey.

Vernon Township Mental Health Board Awards $1 Million in Grants

Funding supports local agencies that provide a range of services to support the overall mental health and well-being of Township residents.

Homegrown Therapy Dogs: Spreading Happiness One Wag at a Time

The local nonprofit connects certified therapy dogs with schools and communities to support emotional wellness and connection.

Lake Forest Hospital Among Best In The Nation: U.S. News

A new U.S. News hospital ranking lists the Lake Forest Hospital among Illinois' top facilities for multiple areas of care.

Several Lake County Beaches Closed Due To High Levels Of Fecal Bacteria

It's not a good day for swimming in Lake County, with several beaches under bacteria and hazard advisories.

Hanul Family Alliance Serves Korean Americans and Immigrant Families

Hanul Family Alliance is one of the Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board (VTCMHB) grant recipients.

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center: A Place for Healing in Vernon Township

The Zacharias Center is a Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board grant recipient.

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Unveils Major Expansion, Doubles Capacity

The Lake Forest facility now features 96 new medical-surgical beds, 18 observation beds, and a new emergency department.

Understanding Substance Use Treatment and Support Available

The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board highlights available substance use support services.

Nicasa: Empowering Individuals with Support for Substance Use and Recovery

Nicasa Behavioral Health Services is one of the Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board (VTCMHB) grant recipients.

Lake County Partners in Aging: Supporting Independence, Dignity, and Connection

A Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board grant recipient, the organization serves older adults and provides support for caregivers.

6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

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

An Inclusive Community for Those With Developmental, Intellectual Disabilities

The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board wants residents to be aware of the supportive services available.

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

Riverside Foundation: A Community for Those With Developmental Disabilities

A Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board (VTCMHB) grant recipient, Riverside Foundation enriches lives through services and support.

Helping Kids Navigate Back-to-School Stress

The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board wants to help parents and children adjust to the new school year.

OMNI: Mental Health Support for Vernon Township Kids, Adults and Families

OMNI is one of the Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board grant recipients.

Unhealthy Air Quality Prompts Pollution Alert For Lake Forest

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

Boil Order Issued For Lake Bluff Due To System Pressure Issues

Village officials in Lake Bluff issued a boil order Wednesday morning due to pressure losses in the system.

'Above And Beyond': Lake Forest Nurses Get Top Distinction

Nurses at this Lake Forest hospital were honored with the highest level of distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Lake Forest Hospital Earns 'Triple Crown' For Outstanding Patient Care

One Lake Forest hospital was one of 10 in the country to earn patient safety, patient experience and America's Best Hospital distinctions.

Active Tuberculosis Case Confirmed At Waukegan High School

The Lake County Health Department confirmed a case of tuberculosis in an individual at Waukegan High School on Tuesday.

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

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

Abbott Ordered To Pay $495 Million Over Formula For Premature Infants

A divided St. Louis jury awarded $400 million in punitive damages in the first of hundreds of similar suits to make it to trial.

Human Arm Found On Waukegan Beach, Coroner Works To Identify

A right arm believed to have belonged to a female victim was found Saturday at Waukegan Municipal Beach.

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

New 2024 Illinois Hospital Safety Ratings: See State's Best, Worst

The Land of Lincoln is ranked 30th in the nation when it comes to its number of hospitals earning "A" grades in safety.

Federal Judge Tosses Class Action Over Abbott Baby Formula Shortage

The judge ruled the "unjust enrichment" suit failed to even plausibly allege the "enrichment" of Abbott Labs — let alone the "unjust" part.

Vista Medical Center East Regains Trauma Center Designation

The Waukegan hospital was reinstated as a Level II trauma center on Monday by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Tattoo-less Radiation Treatment Adopted By Northwestern Medicine

Surface Guided Radiation Therapy ensures patients only receive radiation in the right spot — without the need for a permanent mark.

Indoor Vaping Ban Take Effect Next Month Thanks To Local State Senator

State Sen. Julie Morrison, a Lake Forest Democrat, sponsored the statewide ban earlier this year.

North Shore Doctor Volunteers On Frontlines With Israeli Red Cross

David Kawior, an ER doctor at Lake Forest Hospital, navigated rocket attacks and trauma during his time as a medical volunteer in Israel.

Lake Forest Hospital Opens Leading Simulation Center

Local healthcare organizations, first responders and local colleges now have access to new training center

Lake Bluff Man Drowns As Tide Rises While Trapped In Alaskan Mud Flats

Lake Forest High School grad Zach Porter died after becoming stuck up to his waist in tidal mudflats in the Turnagain Arm estuary.

Report reveals importance of social connection among older Americans

By Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual

Proposed $389 Million Lake Forest Hospital Expansion Adds 96 New Beds

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital officials asked state health facility regulators to give the green light to the project.

Faulty Bottle To Blame For Similac Baby Formula Recall

Most of the affected products are distributed to hospitals and doctors' offices.

First 2022 Human Case Of West Nile In Lake County Reported

A man in his 60s became ill earlier this month, according to the Lake County Health Department.

Chicago Bulls Player Supports Family With Parkinson's In Lake Forest

"Since I can remember," Ayo Dosunmu says of his grandfather, a Grayslake resident with Parkinson's, "he's always been there to support me."

Lake Forest Hospital Nursing Department Launches Mentoring Program

On-site training, professional guidance and financial assistance provided to students pursuing a healthcare career

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

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