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Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints new Chicago health commissioner

WebThree months after summarily firing the woman who led Chicago through the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Brandon Johnson has chosen a former New York City …

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Experts urge getting vaccinated with flu, COVID-19 and RSV on …

WebDr. Rachel Rubin, senior medical officer for the Cook County Department of Public Health, shown at an April 2022 news conference, says respiratory illnesses are …

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Mental health issues top 2024 priority for Chicago says Johnson’s …

WebMental health top priority in 2024 says Johnson’s new public health chief Opioid deaths, HIV and infectious diseases, the racial life expectancy gap and inequality …

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University of Chicago launches new center to fight inequities in …

WebThree months ago, Beulah Brent helped a woman diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer navigate the health care system. On Feb. 9, that woman, a single mother of …

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Masks are back in Chicago-area health care facilities

WebSome Chicago-area health care systems are again requiring visitors to mask up to help mitigate recent spreading of respiratory viruses, mainly influenza, COVID-19 …

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Cook County Health struggling to fill thousands of jobs

WebUnderstaffing at Cook County Health has long been an issue and contributed to nurses striking last year. Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times. Cook County …

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Sameer Vohra named next director of Illinois Department of Public

WebVohra, hailed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker as the Illinois Department of Public Health’s “next visionary leader,” will serve as the permanent replacement for Dr. Ngozi …

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Pritzker proposes $23 million to improve Black maternal health

WebGov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed $23 million in funding to improve birth equity and maternal health outcomes for Black women would include grants for community …

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Syphilis in Chicago babies more than doubled in 2 years, study …

WebAll syphilis cases in the U.S. jumped 80% from 2018 to 2022, according to the CDC, though cases increased in Illinois by 28% during that same period. The surge …

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Work to start on new Howard Brown clinic in Lake View

WebA rendering of the Howard Brown Health clinic planned at 3501 N. Halsted St. Howard Brown Health is starting construction Friday on a $44 million clinic allowing it …

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Chicago health department holds first Transgender Health and …

WebLeaders in the transgender community from across the country called for less restrictive social services funding for trans people in need at Chicago’s first Transgender …

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How a brush with death reminded me to stop and enjoy it all

WebIt was in the middle of the night in the hospital after the nurse told me that my blood pressure had dropped to 70/40, with the situation seemingly beyond the doctors’ …

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Dr. Andrei Pop: Saving lives ‘highly satisfying,’ but preventing

WebDr. Andrei Pop, an interventional cardiologist with AMITA Health Medical Group, serves as medical director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Alexian Brothers Medical …

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Pritzker's budget has plan to erase $1 billion in medical debt

WebGov. J.B. Pritzker will include the $10 million ask in his budget proposal for the next fiscal year to erase Illinois residents’ $1 billion in medical debt — and the …

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Chicago college students struggle with mental health, access to

WebUIC officials promised $4 million over six years to improve mental health resources for students after faculty members brought the issue to the bargaining table …

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4 new lawsuits allege gynecologist was intoxicated, inappropriate …

Web4 new lawsuits allege gynecologist was intoxicated, inappropriate with patients; 37 more coming Including previous filings, the total number of suits filed against …

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Sauerkraut has plenty to offer, from tangy flavor to some health

WebSauerkraut has plenty to offer, from tangy flavor to some health benefits Although sauerkraut is perhaps the best-known national dish of Germany, and has been …

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US, 17 other countries call on Hamas to release hostages

WebThe video was the first sign of life of Hersh Goldberg-Polin since Oct. 7. The 23-year-old was at the Tribe of Nova music festival when Hamas launched its attack …

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Andrew Benintendi's struggles at center of 3-21 White Sox' woes

WebBenintendi, who had an .830 OPS for the Red Sox’ World Series championship team in 2018, was part of the Sox’ 7-21 start last season, but this one is …

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Piping plover Imani returns to Montrose Beach

WebPiping plover Imani returned home to Montrose Beach on Thursday, leading Chicago birders to wonder if the eligible bachelor will find a mate this year.

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Sky rookie Angel Reese's star power already being felt in Chicago

WebAngel Reese’s entrance ahead of her introductory news conference with the Sky was a sight to behold.. Gone were the luxuries of playing for LSU, the 2023 NCAA …

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Lawsuits in Northwestern hazing scandal are consolidated

WebLawsuits in Northwestern hazing scandal are consolidated Seven lawsuits filed by former football players will be temporarily consolidated with a lawsuit filed by …

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Chicago Cubs: News, scores, updates and analysis

WebThe city's best coverage of the Chicago Cubs, including the latest news, scores, game recaps, injury news, trade rumors, and analysis.

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Caleb Williams will be unlike any Bears QB ever — and that's a …

WebUSC quarterback Caleb Williams reacts after a throw during an NFL Football Play Football Prospect Clinic with Special Olympics athletes, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 …

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Family of Dexter Reed files federal civil rights lawsuit over his

WebCommunity members, activists and family members of Dexter Reed rally outside the District 11 police station, after COPA released body camera footage of the fatal …

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Chicago police officer is shot to death as his car is taken in Gage

WebOfficer Luis Huesca, 30, was going home from work about 3 a.m. in the 3100 block of West 56th Street when a ShotSpotter alert went off, police Supt. Larry Snelling …

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