Lisa Schumacher didn't hesitate when she learned Pam Cassidy, the wife of her coworker, needed a transplant.
More than 70 percent of adults are overweight or obese, according to federal health officials. See how fat Illinois is.
Dr. Dsilva is accepting new patients at Edward Medical Group’s office in Plainfield, 24600 W. 127th St., Building B, Suite 215.
Dr. Nwabueze, a family medicine physician, is accepting new patients at EMG's office in Plainfield at 16519 S. Route 59.
The groundbreaking will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Normantown Road and Rockwell Lane in Plainfield.
Cook County had the most, with a total of 26, followed by Will County, which had 19.
Registration for this free event is required by October 21, 2018.
Five people in Illinois have been sickened by a drug-resistant Salmonella infection linked to raw chicken products.
Registration is open for the 2018 Healthy Driven Plainfield Harvest 5k Run/Walk & Kidz Miler.
Dr. Mohammed, a family medicine physician, is accepting new patients at the EMG office on the Edward Plainfield campus.
Bats found in Joliet, Lockport and Elwood also tested positive for the fatal disease.
The reaccreditation is for Edward locations in Naperville and Yorkville, and at the Edward Plainfield Outpatient Center, 24600 W. 127th St.
Dr. Imam is accepting new patients at EMG's office on the Edward Plainfield campus, 24600 W. 127th St., Suite 200.
The recall of salads and wraps also affects products sold at Kroger.
Pre-packaged turkey and Swiss subs have been recalled over fears of the potentially fatal infection.
An investigation from USA Today found that the U.S. is the most dangerous place in the developed world to give birth.
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The latest food-borne illness concern comes among multiple salmonella recalls for crackers, raw turkey.
A new study looks at the most-searched ailment in each state.
A new report from the CDC shows that only about 23 percent of American adults are getting enough exercise.
“Kissing bugs” can be deadly — or they may just be so itchy you have to slather your body with calamine lotion and wrap yourself in gauze.
The Plainfield Harvest 5K Run/Walk & Kidz Miler will be held on Sunday, Sept. 30
Health officials didn't mince words when it came to the giant hogweed, warning “Do Not Touch This Plant!”
Melons distributed to Illinois and seven other states by Walmart and others have been recalled because of a link to salmonella.
The synthetic drug laced with a lethal anticoagulant has killed four people and hospitalized another 151.
The nonprofit group Leapfrog has released its hospital safety grades. See which IL hospitals are best — and worst — ranked.
Cars can heat up quickly, even when outside temperatures are mild. Illinois has reported multiple hot-car deaths since 1990.
The Illinois Department of Public Health says at least 3 people have died of severe bleeding after using synthetic cannabinoids.
Deaths in Peoria and Kane counties have been linked to severe bleeding associated with synthetic cannabinoids.
The warning came after the number of severe bleeding cases jumped to 32 in Illinois.
Even if you already got the widespread A strain of the virus, experts say you could still get the B strain.
Over a dozen factors determined how healthy each county is, and Will County did pretty well.
Post your suggestions on the park district Facebook page.
Flu season is spiking early this year, and some area hospitals are restricting visitors.
The CDC says 2016 was the worst year for overdose deaths ever in the United States.
Drs. Martens and Tomacruz are accepting patients. To schedule an appointment, visit www.EEHealth.org/primarycare or call (815) 731-9000.
Illinois has reported regional flu activity, and the CDC said cases have been increasing nationwide since early November.
Close to 40,000 people received an HIV diagnosis in 2016 and Southern states accounted for more than half of the new cases.
Greg Malizzio was referred to the clinic after he was unable to get his blood sugars under control.
Dr. Arcos is accepting new patients at EMG’s offices, 24600 W. 127th St., on the Edward Plainfield campus and 10 W. Martin Ave., Naperville.