Center for Better Aging opens on Chicago's South Side
A new medical facility for older Chicagoans opened on the South Side.
Center for Better Aging opens on Chicago’s South Side
The Center for Better Aging officially opened at 63rd and Halsted in Englewood. The location will serve 160,000 older adults on the South Side as they navigate their medical care.
Another COVID-19 variant on the rise this summer
A new variant of COVD-19 is on the rise this summer. Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike explains how to deal with the symptoms if you test positive.
Pig farm raising animals for human transplants
The pigs' organs will be studied in hopes of using them in animal to human transplants.
CDC warns of summer COVID surge
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that at least seven states are experiencing "very high" levels. In the last week, the testing positivity rate was up 11% from this time last year.
Downers Grove medical equipment boutique fraudulently acquired $1.8M from healthcare programs: prosecutors
The office manager of a medical equipment boutique has been charged with seven counts of healthcare fraud for allegedly billing private insurers for products that were never sold.
Loneliness can lead to serious health conditions, including dementia
A recent poll indicated that 30 percent of adults feel lonely on a weekly basis.
New study shines light on cancer risk factors
A new study is out, looking at how we can decrease our risk for cancer by changing unhealthy habits
Rare surgery gives man his voice back
Being able to speak using our voice is something many people can take for granted.
Pritzker signs 'Healthcare Protection Act' into law
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) into law on Wednesday, aiming to significantly improve healthcare services for Illinois residents.
Illinois governor signs 'Healthcare Protection Act' into law
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) into law on Wednesday, aiming to significantly improve healthcare services for Illinois residents.
Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.
Howard Brown to lay off staff amid budget shortfall
The Chicago-based LGBTQ+ healthcare provider said it would lay off more than 40 employees by Aug. 30, 2024.
Howard Brown to lay off staff this summer amid budget shortfall
Howard Brown, a prominent Chicago-based LGBTQ+ healthcare provider, announced it would lay off approximately 7% of its workforce amid financial challenges.
Northwestern launches first-of-its-kind clinical program for gay men
Dr. Channa Amarasekera from Northwestern Medicine talks about their new program to improve urologic care for patients who are gay and bisexual.
Why it's not good to drink alcohol while flying or before a flight
Before boarding your next long flight, you might want to reconsider ordering that drink to relax or fall asleep. This is especially for people with risk factors for certain conditions, or heart and lung disease.
Northwestern Medicine performs first awake kidney transplant
Imagine undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant and being awake the entire time.
Chicago hospital performs first awake kidney transplant
Imagine undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant and being awake the entire time.
Illinois faces summer blood donation shortage
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is in desperate need of blood donations as their supply continues to decrease during the summer.