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Combined NorthShore and Edward-Elmhurst health system renamed

WEBHealth system CEO J.P. Gallagher said the rebrand is intended to highlight that each of the hospitals and care options are part of one health system. “It can be …

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What to know about the measles outbreak in Chicago

WEBChicago health officials recorded the city’s first measles case in five years earlier this month with an unknown origin. Soon after, an outbreak spread to the city’s …

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Patients reported sexual abuse by medical providers. Health care

WEBOver the course of a yearlong investigation, the Tribune found that well-known Illinois health systems have allowed workers accused of abusing patients to …

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How does physical activity benefit your social health

WEBThat can make it tough to engage with others socially. According to Healthline, though, physical activity can change areas in the brain responsible for …

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Breast cancer test may make bad chemotherapy …

WEBThe Chicago Department of Public Health commended the consortium for its joint initiative to improve access to clinical trials, particularly for minority populations and …

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From maternal and mental health to pain and medical care, Black …

WEBMental health. Faced with the additional stressors of the pandemic and social injustice, mental health problems also seem to be on the rise. And this comes at …

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1.2M Cook County Health patients' info exposed in data breach

WEBA recent data breach at a medical transcription firm contracted by Cook County Health exposed the personal information of more than 1.2 million CCH patients, …

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DuPage Medical Group changes its name as it expands into other …

WEBThe health system, which is the largest independent physicians’ group in Illinois, will go by its new name effective immediately. Duly has more than 900 doctors, …

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Volunteer networks provide health needs to Chicago's migrants

WEBSince August 2022, Cook County Health — the lead medical provider as part of Chicago’s response to migrants arriving on buses from the border — has served …

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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Why dogs are good for your health

WEBWalking for 30 minutes a day will reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, colon and breast cancer, and Type 2 diabetes. That 30 minutes of light-to …

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Health care workers say staffing shortages compromise safety

WEBUnionized health care workers say staffing shortages compromise safety. Hospital workers with SEIU Healthcare Illinois rally on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in the …

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Community Healthcare System preparing to rebrand as Powers …

WEBCommunity Healthcare System will change its name to Powers Health — a nod to one of its founding directors Donald S. Powers — effective July 1, according to a …

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Mayor Brandon Johnson names Chicago Health commissioner

WEBMayor Brandon Johnson appointed the next leader of the Chicago Department of Public Health Monday, his office announced three months after he fired …

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker's health insurance bill gets House hearing

WEBGov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration says insurance bill is an effort to balance needs of companies, consumers. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration pitched the details …

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Amita Health splitting up, as organizations decide to go separate …

WEBThe organizations behind Amita Health, one of the largest hospital systems in Illinois, have decided to go their separate ways, splitting the system. AdventHealth …

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Will County health officials report positive measles case at ER in

WEBThe Will County Health Department on Friday reported an additional positive case of measles. The health department’s communiable disease staff is collecting more …

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Amita Health officially splits up, with hospitals getting new names

WEBAmita Health, one of the largest hospital systems in Illinois, has officially broken into two parts, hospital officials said Friday. Amita first announced in October that …

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Tinley Park District prepares for cleanup of mental health site

WEBNorthwest of Harlem Avenue and 183rd Street, the property encompasses the shuttered mental health hospital and adjacent Howe Developmental Center. The …

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A year after heart transplant, Chicagoan promotes healthy lifestyle

WEBOne year after a heart transplant, Shaunté Brewer is educating her students about healthy lifestyles — and much more. Shaunté Brewer, a heart transplant …

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushes maternal health initiatives

WEBThe event and Pritzker’s remarks underscored his push for the General Assembly to prioritize the maternal health and “birth equity” funding initiatives in his …

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Top 7 health benefits of omega-5: Insights from Tahiro

WEBAnti-cancer effects: Lab studies have shown omega-5’s promising potential as an anti-cancer agent. Punicic acid, a type of omega-5, has been seen to inhibit growth in …

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Another 26 lawsuits filed against Endeavor Health, ex-gynecologist

WEBAnother 26 women filed lawsuits against former gynecologist Dr. Fabio Ortega and Endeavor Health this week, with many alleging the doctor sexually assaulted them …

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