Health

UI Health is offering expanded lactation support services to families at various stages of their breastfeeding journey.

Patients, families, and staff from Shriners Children’s gathered in Hurst, Texas for Higgy Con, which is recognized as the world’s largest meeting of scoliosis patients.

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common virus transmitted through sexual or skin-to-skin contact.

After experiencing a medical emergency in June, Jolynn began a challenging recovery that included multiple surgeries and complications such as infections and kidney issues.

Scalp psoriasis is a chronic skin condition marked by the rapid replication of skin cells on the scalp, leading to red, scaly patches.

When Lukas Borland underwent a liver transplant at UI Health, he found his life changing in unexpected ways.

Leaders among Rush University Medical Center’s Physician Assistant (PA) students and alumni are making an impact through advocacy and service, both within the institution and in the broader community.

Second-year occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) students at Rush University Medical Center are using advanced technology to help first-year students learn anatomy.

For students seeking to advance in academia or research, earning a PhD can be an important step toward career and personal development.

Boyd Healthcare is dealing with a nationwide shortage of radiologists and radiologic technologists, an issue that has affected hospitals across the country.

Laboratory professionals who have completed the online Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Management (CLM) program at Rush University Medical Center report that the curriculum has prepared them for leadership…

Brian Kasal, President of Northside Republicans, said that the MAHA Commission is leading a science-based effort to prioritize children’s health by addressing long-overlooked root causes and focusing on prevention.

Boyd Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions is organizing a walk in Carrollton, Illinois, to mark Mental Health Awareness Month.

UI Health’s 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative is expanding healthcare access for residents of Chicago’s West Elsdon and Gage Park communities.

n response to President Donald Trump’s executive order that cuts federal funding to NPR and PBS, the Chicago Sun-Times—owned by NPR affiliate Chicago Public Media—released a statement that, in part,…

St. Bernard Hospital has been awarded an A grade for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group in its Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grades.

A lawsuit brought by four Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) members over financial transparency is headed to a pivotal court hearing on May 13, where attorneys for the plaintiffs hope to…

The University of Illinois Cancer Center has been reaccredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), signifying adherence to comprehensive, patient-centered standards for cancer care.

Rush University is preparing to award degrees to over 800 graduates during its 53rd commencement ceremony on May 3 at Credit Union One Arena.

Longtime Republican figure Aaron Del Mar was elected chairman of the Cook County Republican Party on April 23 with over 85% of the vote in a contested election held at…

ONE Northside is a non-profit originally founded to support the building of more government-subsidized housing in majority white Chicago neighborhoods. Today, it also advocates for more government spending and higher…

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) is facing renewed questions about his residency after an incident in which his office ejected a reporter from a publicly advertised community meeting.

Anthony Driver, an official with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) in Chicago, has been receiving a transportation perk typically reserved for high-ranking city officials, raising questions about the appropriateness…

Head and neck cancers, affecting areas such as the mouth, nose, and throat, represent almost 4% of new cancer diagnoses in the United States, impacting over 70,000 patients annually.