PCC providers receive national recognition

PCC Community Wellness Center providers receive national recognition for patient satisfaction

Free Kidney and Diabetes Screening To be Held at MacNeal Hospital

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois will hold a free kidney and diabetes screening on Saturday, April 13 at MacNeal Hospital.

PCC Community Wellness Center will continue serving Melrose Park

PCC will continue to operate its Melrose Park clinic, despite the recent announcement regarding Westlake Hospital's proposed closure.

Free Workshop To Educate Oak Parkers About Food Waste

Oak Parkers can learn about the impact of food waste and how the village handles the issue.

New Video Series Helps Pregnant Women Control and Reduce Anxiety

Clinical Psychologist and CBT Specialist of Oak Park Launches Anxiety-Free Pregnancy Video Series

Local doctor named board chair at PCC Community Wellness Center

Raised in Oak Park, Dr. Fitzpatrick has deep ties to the community and a comprehensive understanding of PCC’s history and services.

MacNeal Hospital Hosts 7th Annual Health and Safety Fair 

MacNeal Hospital invites the community to our 7th annual Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, August 18 from 9 am to noon.

Five-Year Cancer Survivor from Elmwood Park Celebrates Life

Survivors from across the Country Gathered for a Celebration of Hope and a Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony at CTCA

15 Hospitalized After Chemical Spill At Berwyn Senior Clinic

Fumes from a spilled medication caused complaints of headaches and light headedness at the JenCare facility in Berwyn on Tuesday afternoon.

New Mobile Stroke Unit Aims To Save Lives In Oak Park

The Rush Mobile Stroke Unit will include a CT machine that can help diagnose strokes on-site.

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Significant Others Give Back

Women of MORSO rang in the new year by giving back at Deborah's Place Chicago

“Movement and Memory for Joyful Aging” Returns to River Forest

River Forest Township sponsors series of one-hour classes designed for older adults to nurture mind and body wellness

Record-Breaking Flu Numbers Reported At Loyola Medicine

Flu cases at Maywood's Loyola Medicine recently hit a four-year high, with some strains proving resistant to vaccines.

On October 28th at River Forest Township: ‘Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body’

​Free session ushers in National Memory Screening Month and kicks off River Forest Township’s Brain Health Initiative

Landmark Autism Genetic Study Seeking Participants

Event scheduled for October 22nd in Oak Park

RSVP and ARCC Host Flu Shots with Walgreens

Triton College's RSVP Program is offering flu shots on campus, Friday Oct. 6

Children's Urgent Care Centers To Open In River Forest, Skokie

Two new Children's Urgent Care Centers will open at River Forest Town Center 2 Suite 7343, N. Lake Street​ and 9735 Skokie Blvd Suite 016.

Elmhurst Neurosciences Institute welcomes Dr. Arkadiy Konyukhov, neurologist

Dr. Konyukhov is accepting new patients at the Institute’s offices in Elmhurst, 1200 S. York Rd. and Oak Park, 932 Lake St.

OPRF grad Samantha Gurrola receives EMH Foundation Myers Scholarship

Justin Ferek and Samantha Gurrola were each presented a $5,000 check at the Myers Scholarship Award Luncheon on Aug. 7 at Elmhurst Hospital.

Martha Trantow, 70, takes on the Gildan Esprit de She Naperville Triathlon

Gildan Esprit de She Naperville Tri is 6/11. Many inspirational women gather to run, bike and swim across the finish celebrating each other.

River Forest Township-Sponsored “Movement and Memory for Joyful Aging” Draws an Enthusiastic Crowd

Response prompts Township to explore offering additional classes that help participants get invigorated mentally and physically

Dr. Julia Afridi joins Elmhurst Memorial Medical Group in Oak Park, Elmhurst

Dr. Afridi is accepting new patients at EMMG’s offices in Oak Park, 932 Lake St. and Elmhurst, 1200 S. York St.

Oak Park and River Forest Join Forces to Launch Health Needs Assessment

Cooperative effort seeks to get pulse on physical, mental health of adults in the area

Edward-Elmhurst opens Health Center, Immediate Care in Oak Park

Pamela Dunley, President & CEO, Elmhurst Hospital and Oak Park Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb opened the Center with a ribbon cutting on Feb. 2.

Oak Park Appoints Permanent Public Health Director

Michael Charley has been the department's interim director since the end of 2015.

Preventive Chiropractic Wellness Care is a Key to Maintaining a Healthy Body

Dr. Michael Taylor discusses how optimal health and increased stamina can result from monthly maintenance.

It's Not Too Late! Get Last-Minute Flu Shots at These 25 Places in Oak Park

Get 'em before they're gone.

Rush Oak Park Hospital Raises Its 'C' Safety Grade to an 'A' This Fall

Rush Oak Park improved its overall grade immensely in just a matter of months.

West Suburban Medical Center Rakes in Straight-A Grades for Safety

The hospital is one of just eight in the Chicago area to receive straight-A's.

Rush Oak Park Moves Forward With Plan For New $30 Million Emergency Department

If all goes well, the new facility could be opened by late 2018.

Sites Near Oak Park Participating in National Drug Take-Back Day

We have a list of sites within ten miles of Oak Park.

Who's Handling Your Food? Check Out the 10 Cleanest Restaurants in Oak Park

Of 200 food service establishments in Oak Park, only 79 restaurants were eligible for the Johnson Food Awards.

Partners in Women’s Health OB-GYNs join Elmhurst Memorial Medical Group

Elaine Biester, MD, FACOG is an OB-GYN with Partners in Women’s Health and Elmhurst Memorial Medical Group.

Dr. Alison Sage joins Elmhurst Memorial Medical Group in Melrose Park, River Forest

To schedule an appointment in Melrose Park, call (708) 450-0055 or (708) 386-2400 for River Forest.

West Nile Virus Found in Oak Park

Two human cases of the virus have been reported this year in Illinois.

Give Blood During Trauma Awareness Month

Donors of all blood types are needed this May.

River Forest Physician Believed to be Only Doctor to be Both an Organ Donor and Recipient

A Loyola physician is believed to be only transplant doctor to be both an organ donor and recipient.

Free Health and Wellness Fair Coming to Oak Park

The event will take place April 10.

Rush Oak Park Hospital Named Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Nationally, 496 out of 2,061 health care facilities were named leaders in the Healthcare Equality Index report.

Red Cross Needs Type O Negative Blood Donations

Type O negative is often needed in trauma situations.