Health

The Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health have reported two confirmed measles cases, marking the first for Cook County this year

Prime Healthcare's decision to close its pediatric unit at Saint Joseph Medical Center means adults only will be admitted to the hospital. ER care for kids will remain open.

The publicly available data was collected by the Illinois State Board of Education.

A Swedish study suggests a link between playing golf and longer life expectancy, highlighting the sport’s health benefits.

Illinois sees first measles case in 2025; IDPH urges residents to check MMR vaccinations

It's been a remarkable, hard-fought recovery for former village commissioner Rich Kulovany.

The public is invited to participate in the Safe Kane County Drive-Thru Pickup event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the parking lot of the Circuit Clerk's Office, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet will be closing down its inpatient pediatric unit but will continue to provide emergency services for pediatric patients, Prime Healthcare said.

U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply, potentially triggering an ingredients overhaul for scores of brightly hued products on American store shelves

The new owner of Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet plans to shut down its inpatient pediatrics unit.

The move will take effect Wednesday, April 30.

Dementia care and ER boarding: A growing concern for families in northern Illinois

Read the transcript from our TALK-LINE interview for April 14, which featured Christopher Solorzano and Payton Lenox from Ogle County Health Department Environmental Health.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 14 featured Christopher Solorzano and Payton Lenox from the Ogle County Health Department, Environmental Health.

Asparagus is a good choice for us nutritionally. It’s low in calories and contains fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. It even contains some protein.

Texas measles outbreak linked to vaccine funding cuts – immunization rates decline amid crisis

U.S. measles cases exceed 700 as Indiana joins six states with outbreaks reported

The Illinois Department of Public Health has launched a new data dashboard to help school officials and the public monitor any outbreaks of measles, should one occur in Illinois.

The newly rechristened Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois is working to expand its services with added volunteers and funding. It also asks supporters to reach out to legislators at the state and federal level.

Reuter: At Westwood Wellness, we are dedicated to supporting your journey toward optimal health by providing you with the most effective tools and resources available.

The Joliet West student diagnosed with tuberculosis was advised to stay home until they are no longer contagious,

Kennedy can’t order communities to stop fluoridation, but he can tell the CDC to stop recommending it and work with the EPA to change the allowed amount

A second school-age child who was hospitalized with measles is the third measles-related death in the U.S. since the virus started ripping through West Texas in late January

The probe is part of a wider U.S. Department of Justice investigation into Illinois’ treatment of people with developmental disabilities.

The Will County Health Department is waiting to see how the Trump administration's decision to terminate federal grants on infectious disease prevention will impact local health concerns.

Therapists are Uniquely You in New Lenox understood the broad range of support neurodivergent people need in their daily lives.

Riverside Healthcare in Coal City is expanding its campus, doubling it in size to offer more services from cancer care to physical therapy.

Here's a list of lifestyle changes that could effectively delay diabetes.

Tuberculosis still takes lives, but Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic in Will County has come a long way since 1925.

The termination pulls back $125 million in funding for IDPH and 97 local public health departments

There are no charges for any services at this clinic. 

In six years of service, Quin O’Brien, went from Walking Club participant to dedicated volunteer leader, generously offering over 800 hours of community service.

Anthony Pens, 27, and Alyssa Pens, 15, two of Danny and Sherry Pens’ children, both have heredity spastic paraplegia type 35 and require round-the-clock health care. The family's 2015 van cannot be converted and estimated cost for a new van with conversion is $70,000.

A state senator visited an organization in Joliet that has been fighting the epidemic of fatal drug overdoses for 15 years.

Sandra Moore of Joliet, owner of Candy Kouture, also designs clothing to meet her customers's vision and styles.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 10 featured Lisa Wiggins, Registered Nurse and Director of Maternal/Child Services with the Lee County Health Department.

Trinity Service bought the community health center building at 2000 Glenwood Ave. in Joliet approximately 18 months ago and has since consolidated many of its mental health-related services in that building.

Senior Services of Will County’s current plan is to provide programming to seniors at small locations throughout Will County.

The first VASA Fitness gym in the northwest suburbs is coming to Crystal Lake in what would be the seventh Illinois location.

Illinois recorded an 8.3% drop in overall drug overdose deaths in 2023, a rate double the national decline, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported Thursday.

Illinois Nurses Association says Prime Healthcare fired 7 nurses at Saint Joseph Hospital in Joliet

The theme of the panel at the event in Joliet is “Take Control of Your Health” and panelists will discuss women’s wellness, perimenopause/menopause, aging and mental health,

Eating out less, planning meals and comparison shopping are just a few tips to stretch your food dollars.

Prime Healthcare took ownership of Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet on Saturday. California-based promises $250 million in investment in hospitals acquired from Ascension.

The March session of the Will County forest preserve district’s monthly Wellness Series will feature a presentation from The Conservation Foundation on its NatureRx initiative.

A child who was not vaccinated has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month and the first from measles in the U.S. since 2015.

More than 80 people employed at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore are poised to lose their jobs as Scion Health officials prepare to shutter the hospital this spring.

Providers at UrgentVet Joliet compassionately treat a wide range of pet illness and injuries and also provide end-of-life care.

Meagan Rothrock-Magana has been named vice president and chief nursing officer for OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon.

Moments after doing a presentation, the president of Advocate Samaritan Hospital was in surgery where colleagues were saving his life