Health stories in Chicago

Visits to emergency rooms for tick bites are rising, according to the CDC's Tick Bite Tracker.

Emergency room visits for tick bites are unusually high across much of the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reaching levels that haven’t been seen in years. Recent data from the CDC’s Tick Bite Tracker showed visits to emergency rooms for tick bites a

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly acknowledged his treatment for prostate cancer, revealing he underwent surgery a year and a half ago. He also disclosed that a small tumor was treated two and a half months ago, stating he is now healthy.

The Sankofa Village Wellness Center has opened in West Garfield Park, aiming to improve life expectancy and combat disinvestment in the area. The $50 million facility offers health services, workforce development, and recreational activities.

Long story short ai moved here last year, registered and insured my car, all was good.. for 2 weeks. It got stolen, recovered, and I brought it to my Mom’s house in MN to store it cause it is a commonly stolen vehicle. I called my insurance agent to make sure I was on the up-and-up and they insured

West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park has announced a temporary closure, following the shutdowns of Weiss Memorial and Westlake Hospitals. All three facilities were previously owned by Pipeline Health, a private equity-backed chain that employed financial strategies detrimental to their operations.

GE HealthCare has initiated a phase 2/3 clinical trial for its manganese-based MRI contrast agent, aiming to provide an alternative to gadolinium, which is primarily sourced from China. This new agent could enhance supply security and address environmental concerns associated with current agents.

Breakthrough medical devices will get faster insurance coverage in the US under a new government program that coordinates coverage with the approval process, streamlining one of the biggest hurdles for patient access and industry sales. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the US Food

The federal government has reclassified medical marijuana to a Schedule III drug, aligning it with substances like ketamine and codeine. This change aims to unlock financial and tax benefits for the state-regulated industry, although adult-use marijuana remains in limbo.

A recent study indicates that excessive daytime napping in older adults may be a warning sign of serious health issues rather than a benign habit. This finding raises concerns about the health implications for the aging population.

Community members will have an opportunity to sample some of the city’s health-minded businesses at Saturday’s Refresh & Renew Wellness Open House. Hosted by Downtown Evanston, the free event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 25, is a self-guided wellness stroll through downtown. TruFit will o

Hi! Does anybody have any OB-GYN recs in the western burbs that are not affiliated with Elmhurst hospital? Would also take Rush recommendations if there are any. Can’t say a lot but we are currently in a lawsuit with Elmhurst Hospital, so please no recs there. Thanks!!

A co-owner of the closed West Suburban Medical Center has filed a lawsuit against his business partner, alleging financial mismanagement and misappropriation of state funds. The suit seeks to appoint a receiver to manage the hospital's operations and facilitate its reopening, highlighting the urgent need for healthcare services in the Oak Park area.

Ramco Holdings has filed a lawsuit seeking to appoint a receiver to manage the operations of the closed West Suburban Medical Center, alleging financial mismanagement by Resilience Healthcare. The lawsuit aims to restore healthcare services to the community following the hospital's abrupt closure.

An Oregon woman reported finding what she initially thought was pulp in her Trader Joe's orange juice, but it turned out to be the fingertip end of a glove. This alarming discovery raises concerns about food safety and hygiene practices.

I live near Naperville and I have been struggling with depression for months. I have good insurance, but every therapist I called is either not taking new patients or does not accept my plan. I am starting to lose hope. Does anyone know a counseling center in the western suburbs that takes i

Hi! I’m new-ish to Evanston and looking for hospital recommendations. I’m pregnant with my second and I’ll be trying for a VBAC. Please share your positive/negative experiences!

St. Anthony Hospital has opened a new clinic in the West Loop, enhancing access to physical rehabilitation and mental health services. This expansion aims to address the significant lack of mental health care in the Southwest Side, providing essential support to underserved populations.

Endeavor Health is enhancing its behavioral health services in northwest suburbs by opening a new center in Palatine. The facility will accommodate more patients and introduce new treatments, addressing the rising demand for mental health care.

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have created a camera that mimics mantis shrimp vision to differentiate between metastatic and benign lymph nodes during cancer surgery. This innovation aims to improve surgical precision and reduce the need for additional procedures.

Before West Suburban Medical Center’s labor and delivery, postpartum and nursery units closed last July, doctors from PCC Community Wellness Center who worked out of the hospital delivered about 50 babies a month there. For years, PCC providers were West Suburban’s main delivery personnel. &nbs

Richard M. Daley, the longest-serving mayor in Chicago history, is recovering at home after suffering a third stroke. His family reports that he is undergoing rehabilitation and is expected to be fine.

CHICAGO — The fall and now rise of HIV. A sobering observation has doctors concerned. And now, there’s a call to action to reverse the disturbing trend. At St Anthony, a hospital in the heart of the Chicago’s West Side, infectious disease physician Dr Alfredo Mena Lora sees it firsthand: after decad

According to the report, obtained by the I-Team through a Freedom of Information Act request, auditors performed an on-site inspection and found West Suburban was broke.

A federal district court judge has blocked HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from threatening health care providers who give gender-affirming care in a ruling that calls him cruel and unserious.U.S. District Court Judge Mustafa Kasubhai’s final written order issued over the weekend said Kennedy do

The owner of a 50-story Loop office tower has joined the deep pool of landlords facing foreclosure as post-pandemic fallout keeps its grip on the business of owning workspace.A venture of HNA Group affiliate SinOceanic defaulted on a $240 million mortgage backed by the 954,035-square-foot office tow

Chicago health officials have issued an emergency order to close an Auburn Gresham grocery store over ‘asbestos-related hazards.’ According to that order, the owners of Dearborn Wholesale Grocers, located at 1841 West 79th Street, have been ordered to cease operations until they addr

One of the biggest marijuana companies in the country, Chicago-based Verano Holdings, is facing a new potential class-action lawsuit that alleges it ran afoul of federal health regulations and could be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in damages.Verano, which runs 159 medical marijuana di

<p>Outbreaks of measles, meningitis and RSV have surged across the U.S. as vaccination rates continue to decline. The spike in these vaccine-preventable diseases underscores the real, and sometimes deadly, consequences of public health misinformation and the urgent need to address it before it

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