911 call of Chicago area mom who gave birth on road after hospital sent her home
For the first time, we're hearing the 911 call of when a Chicago area mother was forced to give birth on the side of the highway after a hospital sent her home despite having contractions.
What's the future of Obamacare? | The Chicago Report
After Congressional Republicans voted to nix subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, patients are left to wonder how they'll afford their health insurance.
After Chicago area woman forced to give birth on highway, bill aims to tackle racial bias
The viral video of a Dolton woman being turned away from the hospital while she was in labor and then giving birth on the highway prompted calls for change in Congress.
Trump Obamacare extension proposal: What to know
The fate of rising healthcare premiums for millions of Americans is still in limbo after the historic government shutdown, but a plan circulating the White House could bring some relief.
Helping veterans get dental care when the VA can’t
The Veterans Smile Program steps in to provide critical dental care for veterans as donations drop and a major fundraiser approaches.
Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
Indiana hospital fires doctor, nurse after mother gives birth on highway
A northwest Indiana hospital has fired a doctor and nurse after a mother gave birth on a highway minutes after being sent home.
New details emerge in highway birth after mother’s hospital discharge
A northwest Indiana family is speaking out after they say a hospital sent a pregnant mother home — only for her to give birth minutes later on the highway.
Healthcare costs at center of shutdown deal — debate over how to lower prices continues
The recent government shutdown ended after Republicans agreed to work with Democrats on tackling rising healthcare costs. Democrats want to extend expiring Obamacare tax credits to keep premiums down, while some Republicans — including Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy — are pushing to send federal assistance directly to consumers instead of insurance companies. Critics argue that approach won’t go far enough, as lawmakers face pressure to act before the current tax credits expire at year’s end.
Family speaks out after pregnant woman forced to leave Indiana hospital | ChicagoLIVE
The Wells family joined ChicagoLIVE on Tuesday to share their story after a pregnant Mercedes Wells was discharged from Franciscan Health Crown Point while in labor. With attorney Cannon Lambert by their side, they describe the trauma, call for accountability, and demand change to protect other women from similar treatment.
Chicago family awarded record $12.2M verdict in nursing home death case
A Cook County jury awarded $12.2 million to a Chicago family after their mother died from what attorneys called a "preventable tragedy."
Second Opinion with the Twin Doctors: Stomach Health
On this week's episode of the Twin Doctors, we discuss gastrointestinal health and healthy eating.
Price cuts announced for popular weight loss drugs
With Wegovy and Ozempic receiving significant price reductions, Dr. Sue Ojageer joins us to discuss their uses, benefits, and what patients should consider. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
What the end of the government shutdown means for Obamacare subsidies
With the government shutdown now over, millions of Americans enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans are wondering what happens next. ACA subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year, potentially driving up costs for more than 45 million people. Kathy Hempstead from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation joined First at Four to discuss how the end of the shutdown could impact healthcare affordability, what to expect during open enrollment, and whether political pressure might push Congress to extend the subsidies.
FDA removes black box warning from estrogen therapy, Chicago doctor weighs in
The FDA’s decision to drop the black box warning on estrogen therapy could reshape care for millions of peri- and postmenopausal women, easing fears and changing conversations about hormone health.
Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
Health officials tracking mpox rise
Doctors say mpox is still here and spreading again in Chicago.
How the price cuts on weight loss drugs will affect consumers | ChicagoLIVE
A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Chicago heart expert breaks down new study linking melatonin use to heart risks
Dr. Tochukwu Okwuosa of Rush University Medical Center joins to explain new research suggesting a potential connection between melatonin supplements and heart health concerns, and what it means for regular users.
'Right to die' bill debated by Illinois lawmakers | The Chicago Report
Illinois lawmakers approved a bill to allow terminally ill patients to seek medication to end their own lives. We hear from two lawmakers on different sides of the sensitive issue.