Health

Bolingbrook woman was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing almost $2.5 million from taxpayers by fraudulently billing Medicaid-funded companies for services she did not provided, state officials said. 

Joliet community mental health program leads to 50% decline overall in suicides, no teenage suicides in past two years

Whether it’s the anticipation of baseball season, your child’s countdown until spring break or summer, the planting of your garden, or getting back on the golf course, there is so much to look forward to. 

The Joliet Fire Department will receive a national award that recognizes its community mental health program that has provided rapid care to more than 2,000 residents since 2022.

High blood pressure places extra strain on your heart muscle and your arteries, drives cholesterol into your artery walls, and can disrupt the plaques that form on your artery wall, leading to a heart attack. 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, cleared his first hurdle on Tuesday to become the nation’s top health official

The Lee County Health Department has selected a new family planning medical director after its former director was told by their new employer, OSF HealthCare, to step down due to the Catholic health system's restrictive policies for reproductive care, LCHD administrator says.

A government memo aimed at implementing President Donald Trump’s order rolling back protections for transgender people has rippled through the federal government as agencies scramble to make changes to strip “gender ideology” from websites, contracts and emails

The man who hopes to be President Donald Trump’s health secretary said he needed to see data showing vaccines are safe, but when an influential Republican senator did so, he dismissed it

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s nomination to be the nation’s top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee’s deep skepticism of routine childhood vaccinations

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox is seeing a high volume of patients due to respiratory cases.

In a contentious confirmation hearing to be the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about how he would reform Medicaid or Medicare

More U.S. adults are being diagnosed with ADHD

A Will County judge issued a $525,070 default judgment against a company that operated a now-shuttered Joliet nursing home in a unpaid wage lawsuit case but it’s unclear whether former employees will ever see a dime.

GriefShare is designed for people who are experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one. It is a nondenominational, faith-based seminar that is offered in Catholic and Protestant churches around the world. 

Fentanyl is a lethal opioid that can be fatal even in small doses. Test strips allow individuals to detect the presence of fentanyl in substances before consuming them.

The Lake County Board of Health is pleased to announce Christopher Hoff will become the new executive director of the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center effective March 10.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center recommends that residents test the radon levels in their homes and apartments during the winter, when radon levels are highest.

Oats can be a great energy source for humans. They are a good source of starchy carbohydrates, and they contain a decent amount of protein and B vitamins.

Pilsen Wellness Center wants to open at 971 Collins St., in Joliet, a site once part of the surrounding U.S. Steel complex.

SVVOR, which runs the Legacy Sober Living Home for Men in Dixon, soon will be opening the doors of Cledy’s House of Hope, a 42-bed sober living facility for women in Rock Falls.

At Westwood, The Lab provides various features that are universal to all sports, yet designed specifically for the biomechanical and physiological demands of each individual’s sport.

As Dixon’s primary health care facility implements new restrictions to reproductive care services and some residents cite concerns about a lack of LGBTQ+ affirming care, the Lee County Health Department wants to be a resource for the community, Administrator Cathy Ferguson says.

January is National Radon Action Month and IEMA-OHS Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau warns that each year more than 1,100 people in Illinois are estimated to develop radon-related lung cancer.

The final day to enroll in health insurance through the Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace is Wednesday, Jan. 15.

The CDC has issued warnings about outbreaks of Norovirus this winter. What to watch for in Will County.

The Illinois Department of Public Health last week reported an increase in the state’s respiratory illness level from moderate to high, fueled by an anticipated early winter surge in hospital admissions.

Almost 60 cases of whooping cough were reported in McHenry County in 2024.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has added four conditions to the list of conditions eligible for medical cannabis treatment, including Endometriosis and ovarian cysts

A doctor at OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon has been promoted to the rank of colonel in the Illinois National Guard.

After nearly 130 years of operating independently, KSB Hospital‘s merger with OSF Healthcare was solidified at a blessing ceremony Tuesday.

Illinois law dictates that all children residing in a Pediatric Lead Poisoning High-Risk ZIP code area, which includes Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls, are to be automatically screened for blood lead levels at 12, 24 and 36 months of age.

GLP-1 is a hormone that your body produces in the intestinal tract. It helps to regulate your blood sugar and to slow down the rate at which your stomach empties, which can help to control your appetite. 

Mask wearing is once again being recommended and changes to visitation protocol have been implemented at OSF Healthcare facilities due to “widespread respiratory illnesses” in Illinois, company officials confirmed on Thursday with Shaw Local.

COVID-19 levels are now high in McHenry County, according to the latest data on respiratory illnesses.

Mask wearing is once again being recommended and changes to visitation protocol have been implemented at OSF HealthCare facilities due to “widespread respiratory illnesses” in Illinois, company officials confirmed.

Free flu, COVID and RSV testing will soon be available to McHenry County residents amid a surge in cases of respiratory illness.

Whether you are just getting back into the gym or looking to begin a fitness routine at home, getting into shape is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions.

Some Dixon residents are concerned about reproductive healthcare services as the former KSB Hospital undergoes a merger with Catholic organization OSF HealthCare.

Mercyhealth is opening a new memory care and dementia clinic in Crystal Lake, with additional office hours in Woodstock.

Because of the risk of infection to other animals, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is advising that dogs and other pets should be kept away from the carcasses of birds that may have died from bird flu.

RSV, flu and COVID-19 are surging in McHenry County.

A new Illinois law that takes effect Jan. 1 prohibits discrimination based on a person’s reproductive health decisions, including fertility care and abortion.

McHenry's Debbie Koerber is closer to getting the kidney she needs. Her prospective donor is a friend whose family has donated to others in need.

The CGH Health Foundation is a nonprofit supporting the healthcare initiatives and services provided by CGH Medical Center.

While the end-of-year holidays are known for bringing communities together, expert counselors say the season can be especially difficult for people who recently experienced trauma, or are going through grief or isolation.

McHenry County officials are monitoring reports that waterfowl have been infected with bird flu and advises people on how to minimize risk.

Duly Health and Care recently added doctors to its Lockport office. Two doctors specialize in family medicine and one doctor specializes in internal medicine.

More cases of intestinal sickness usually caused by norovirus have been reported in McHenry County, according to the health department.

The Will County Health Department is expanding its mental health care services at its Bolingbrook and Monee offices.