How stress affects your heart and what you can do about it
A Mayo Clinic cardiologist explains how chronic stress impacts heart health, key warning signs to watch for, and simple ways to reduce stress during National Stress Month.
A Mayo Clinic cardiologist explains how chronic stress impacts heart health, key warning signs to watch for, and simple ways to reduce stress during National Stress Month.
Record $7.25M verdict awarded in Cook County hysterectomy malpractice case | ChicagoLIVE
Clifford Law Offices secured a record-breaking $7.25 million verdict on behalf of a 32-year-old woman who was forced to undergo a life-altering hysterectomy following negligent surgical complications and delayed treatment of postpartum hemorrhage. Led by partner Sarah F. King, the legal team proved that medical staff failed to follow established safety protocols, resulting in severe, permanent injuries.
Clifford Law Offices secured a record-breaking $7.25 million verdict on behalf of a 32-year-old woman who was forced to undergo a life-altering hysterectomy following negligent surgical complications and delayed treatment of postpartum hemorrhage. Led by partner Sarah F. King, the legal team proved that medical staff failed to follow established safety protocols, resulting in severe, permanent injuries.
Chicago doctor on detecting, surviving esophageal cancer
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. This type of cancer has a low survival rate with no or silent symptoms. Dr. Sri Komanduri from Northwestern Medicine spoke with us about the disease.
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. This type of cancer has a low survival rate with no or silent symptoms. Dr. Sri Komanduri from Northwestern Medicine spoke with us about the disease.
West Suburban hospital to resume clinic services
West Suburban Medical Center is resuming hospital-based clinic and testing services, marking the first step in a gradual reopening of the facility.
West Suburban Medical Center is resuming hospital-based clinic and testing services, marking the first step in a gradual reopening of the facility.
Black Maternal Health Week highlights care gaps, resources for moms
Dr. Jacqueline Hairston discusses disparities facing Black mothers and an open house at Northwestern Medicine’s Prentice Women’s Hospital offering support, education and resources for healthier pregnancies.
Dr. Jacqueline Hairston discusses disparities facing Black mothers and an open house at Northwestern Medicine’s Prentice Women’s Hospital offering support, education and resources for healthier pregnancies.
What the 'Big Beautiful Bill' means for medicaid in Illinois
Cook County health officials are warning that hundreds of thousands of residents are in danger of losing their health coverage under new medicaid rules. Paris Schutz reports.
Cook County health officials are warning that hundreds of thousands of residents are in danger of losing their health coverage under new medicaid rules. Paris Schutz reports.
UChicago Medicine adds 24/7 doulas to labor and delivery care | ChicagoNOW
A new partnership is bringing around-the-clock doula support to eligible patients in Chicago
A new partnership is bringing around-the-clock doula support to eligible patients in Chicago
Black Maternal Health Week spotlight: Connecting moms to care and community
Dr. Maya Dominque shares how Prenatal Well is supporting mothers and what to expect at their upcoming women’s wellness fair.
Dr. Maya Dominque shares how Prenatal Well is supporting mothers and what to expect at their upcoming women’s wellness fair.
Medicaid changes could impact hundreds of thousands in Illinois
Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis explains upcoming Medicaid changes, who’s most at risk of losing coverage and what steps residents should take now to stay insured.
Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis explains upcoming Medicaid changes, who’s most at risk of losing coverage and what steps residents should take now to stay insured.
A father saved by his kids shares how CPR changed everything
Tom Gould recounts the night his children saved his life with CPR and why he’s now advocating for lifesaving education with the American Heart Association.
Tom Gould recounts the night his children saved his life with CPR and why he’s now advocating for lifesaving education with the American Heart Association.
Neurologist explains motor neuron disease after Game of Thrones actor’s death at 35
University of Chicago Medicine neurologist Praveen Attele answers key questions about ALS and related conditions, including symptoms, causes, treatment options and ongoing hope for a cure.
University of Chicago Medicine neurologist Praveen Attele answers key questions about ALS and related conditions, including symptoms, causes, treatment options and ongoing hope for a cure.
HIV infections rise sharply in Chicago, experts point to troubling trends
Dr. Aniruddha Hazra from UChicago Medicine explains the spike in HIV cases, who is most affected, and how testing, treatment and funding cuts could shape the response.
Dr. Aniruddha Hazra from UChicago Medicine explains the spike in HIV cases, who is most affected, and how testing, treatment and funding cuts could shape the response.
Chicago South Side birth center breaks ground to expand maternal care
Chicago officials broke ground on a new South Side birthing center Tuesday, marking a step toward expanding maternal health care access in historically underserved communities.
Chicago officials broke ground on a new South Side birthing center Tuesday, marking a step toward expanding maternal health care access in historically underserved communities.
Expert explains how to spot and prevent pain med addiction
Dr. Kevin Masterson from Endeavor Health explains how addiction develops, what to consider with pain medications, and how lifestyle psychiatry can support long-term recovery.
Dr. Kevin Masterson from Endeavor Health explains how addiction develops, what to consider with pain medications, and how lifestyle psychiatry can support long-term recovery.
Measles exposure reported at O’Hare: What travelers need to know
A confirmed measles case at O’Hare Airport prompts a health warning, with a Rush Medical expert explaining symptoms, risks, and why the virus spreads so easily.
A confirmed measles case at O’Hare Airport prompts a health warning, with a Rush Medical expert explaining symptoms, risks, and why the virus spreads so easily.
New doula partnership at UChicago Medicine aims to improve birth outcomes
A first-of-its-kind program brings round-the-clock doula care to UChicago Medicine, highlighting how collaborative support can benefit mothers and newborns.
A first-of-its-kind program brings round-the-clock doula care to UChicago Medicine, highlighting how collaborative support can benefit mothers and newborns.
Illinois pushes lung cancer screening as risks for women often overlooked
Dr. Juanita Mora from the American Lung Association from discusses a new statewide effort to boost lung cancer screening and awareness.
Dr. Juanita Mora from the American Lung Association from discusses a new statewide effort to boost lung cancer screening and awareness.
Friend donates liver, helping woman beat advanced colorectal cancer: 'Another chance at life'
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
Friend donates liver, helping woman beat advanced colorectal cancer: ‘Another chance at life’
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
South Side health conference aims to empower women across generations
Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) previews a weekend event focused on expanding healthcare education, creating safe spaces for discussion and connecting women of all ages with resources.
Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) previews a weekend event focused on expanding healthcare education, creating safe spaces for discussion and connecting women of all ages with resources.