Measles exposure reported at O’Hare: What travelers should know
After a person with measles passed through O’Hare International Airport, emergency medicine physician Dr. Nicholas Cozzi explains how the virus spreads, when symptoms may appear, what travelers should watch for and what to do if vaccination records are unavailable.
After a person with measles passed through O’Hare International Airport, emergency medicine physician Dr. Nicholas Cozzi explains how the virus spreads, when symptoms may appear, what travelers should watch for and what to do if vaccination records are unavailable.
455 charged in health care fraud crackdown; schemes totaled over $6.5 billion
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.
Big changes coming to Medicaid program including work requirements
Dr. Katherine Hempstead, senior policy officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, breaks down upcoming changes that will be coming to MEdicaid.
Dr. Katherine Hempstead, senior policy officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, breaks down upcoming changes that will be coming to MEdicaid.
New LSD-based drug eases depression symptoms in late-stage trial
The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.
The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.
Innovative exoskeleton therapy for stroke survivors developed in Chicago | ChicagoLIVE
Researchers at Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have developed a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation system that uses robotic exoskeletons to virtually connect therapists with stroke survivors during recovery.
Researchers at Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have developed a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation system that uses robotic exoskeletons to virtually connect therapists with stroke survivors during recovery.
How to protect your animals from screwworm parasites | ChicagoLIVE
With screwworm cases on the rise, we hear from Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and the medical director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers, to explain how to keep your animals safe.
With screwworm cases on the rise, we hear from Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and the medical director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers, to explain how to keep your animals safe.
Aphasia Awareness Month: Inside the disorder that has changed the lives of celebrities
Dr. Leora Cherney, founder and director of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Center for Aphasia Research, joins Good Day Chicago to break down aphasia and the latest research behind it.
Dr. Leora Cherney, founder and director of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Center for Aphasia Research, joins Good Day Chicago to break down aphasia and the latest research behind it.
Chicago doctor warns record increase in Congo Ebola cases is 'a significant concern'
Health officials are racing to contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a record daily spike in cases. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine's Dr. Mercedes Carnethon explains causes and repercussions of the outbreak.
Health officials are racing to contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a record daily spike in cases. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine's Dr. Mercedes Carnethon explains causes and repercussions of the outbreak.
Illinois ‘right to die’ law faces new lawsuit before effective date
An Illinois law that would allow terminally ill patients to seek medication to end their own lives is facing a new federal lawsuit.
An Illinois law that would allow terminally ill patients to seek medication to end their own lives is facing a new federal lawsuit.
TrumpRx list expanded again and tops 800 drugs, president says
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
CPR training partnership aims to build a heart-safe community in Cicero
Leaders from the American Heart Association and Corazón Community Services discuss expanding CPR training for young people and the importance of being prepared for cardiac emergencies.
Leaders from the American Heart Association and Corazón Community Services discuss expanding CPR training for young people and the importance of being prepared for cardiac emergencies.
Family shares Lurie Children's journey ahead of annual fundraising walk
A family reflects on their experience with Lurie Children's Hospital and explains why the Walk for Lurie Children's helps support patients, caregivers and families across the region.
A family reflects on their experience with Lurie Children's Hospital and explains why the Walk for Lurie Children's helps support patients, caregivers and families across the region.
An alderman wants Chicago to become its own pharmacist
A Chatham Walgreens closed Thursday after more than 20 years, and the alderman who watched it happen wants the city of Chicago to step in where corporate pharmacy has stepped out.
A Chatham Walgreens closed Thursday after more than 20 years, and the alderman who watched it happen wants the city of Chicago to step in where corporate pharmacy has stepped out.
American Heart Association director shares how CPR training helped save a life
After performing CPR on a passenger who collapsed during a bus ride home, an American Heart Association director shares her experience and demonstrates lifesaving techniques anyone can learn.
After performing CPR on a passenger who collapsed during a bus ride home, an American Heart Association director shares her experience and demonstrates lifesaving techniques anyone can learn.
Lurie Children’s Week: Kids Advisory Board shapes care, spaces, and policies at pediatric hospital
Lurie Children's Week is officially underway! Held June 1–9, the annual celebration highlights the commitment and compassion that define the hospital’s mission.
Lurie Children's Week is officially underway! Held June 1–9, the annual celebration highlights the commitment and compassion that define the hospital’s mission.
Experimental pill helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers say
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
These states spend the most on health care: See the list
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
CVS Caremark to cover Zepbound again after lawsuit, widespread backlash
CVS Caremark is adding Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, back to its commercial insurance plan formularies, more than a year after it stopped covering it in favor of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
CVS Caremark is adding Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, back to its commercial insurance plan formularies, more than a year after it stopped covering it in favor of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
Suburban Chicago residents want answers after medical center closes
Pressure is mounting to reopen West Suburban Medical Center, as community leaders and clinicians in Oak Park warn that the closure is creating a major healthcare gap for nearby residents.
Pressure is mounting to reopen West Suburban Medical Center, as community leaders and clinicians in Oak Park warn that the closure is creating a major healthcare gap for nearby residents.
Oak Park leaders demand answers after West Suburban Medical Center closure
Pressure is mounting to reopen West Suburban Medical Center, as community leaders and clinicians warn the closure is creating a major healthcare gap for nearby residents.
Pressure is mounting to reopen West Suburban Medical Center, as community leaders and clinicians warn the closure is creating a major healthcare gap for nearby residents.