Health Care

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

Sarah Oprzedek, president and chief executive officer of United Way of Will County, said "news of the federal funding freeze caught many organizations by surprise."

Will County schools, cities, and hospitals were dealt a surprise blow on Tuesday as President Donald Trump issued an order freezing all federal grant funding. The action is now on hold by court order but local officials are working to see what's next.

Students from the University of St. Francis in Joliet must meet certain qualifications for the loan forgiveness program.

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.

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.

Today’s Dental in Joliet office provides dental exams, cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatment, sealants, and cosmetic procedures, according to the Today’s Dental website.

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

Riverside Medical Center begins use of a neurointerventional biplane angiography system, which cost $3 million, according to Riverside officials

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.

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.

The McHenry County Department of Health hit a snag in their plans to renovate and add onto their building in Crystal Lake as planning commissioners deny the request due to concrete material choices.

Every dollar donated to Herald Angels supports the initiatives of United Way of Will County community partners.The total donations for the 2024 holiday season exceeded $20,000.

Leah Stein-Fredbeck has been selected as a 2024 Nurse of the Year for her exemplary demonstration of Advocate Health Care's core nursing values.

Victoria Lozano is a registered nurse specializing in diabetes care and education. She was selected as a 2024 Nurse of the Year for her exemplary demonstration of Advocate Health Care’s core nursing values and unwavering delivery of best-in-class care.

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.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness for Will-Grundy counties is scheduling support groups, education courses and community presentations at no cost to residents in January.

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.

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.

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.

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced a number of new laws and rules designed to strengthen the public health system went into effect on Jan. 1. One of those targets better follow up on lead testing in children.

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.

Castor Home Nursing and the Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. (BEST) will be holding two hiring events for positions with Castor in January 2025.

State approves Prime HealthCare's acquisition of Ascension Saint-Joseph Joliet, other Illinois hospitals and medical facilities.

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

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.

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

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

The clinic is a time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. The clinic starts at 8 a.m. and is by appointment only.

Mike Baber of Marengo needs a kidney transplant. His wife, Teresa, has offered hers in hopes to find someone who will swap.

Stephanie McLean is a registered nurse and an American Heart Association-certified CPR and first-aid instructor who previously worked for KSB Hospital in Dixon. She teaches people how to save a life, one class at a time.

A network of agencies is making services available to the more than 7,500 senior citizens who reside in Grundy County. A new transportation service has been launched for eligible seniors.

The Silver Cross Hospital Advisory Board raised the money through its Encore Shop resale shop. located on the hospital's campus.

Meridian, a major health insurance provider especially for income-qualifying patients using Medicaid, will no longer accept Northwestern Medicine health system in network come Jan. 1, confirmed a Northwestern spokesman. "Tens of thousands" of patients will be impacted, he said.

Morrison Community Hospital held a groundbreaking event for its $14 million two-story addition Thursday.

To address rapid patient growth, Morrison Community Hospital will build a $14 million two-story addition on the hospital’s south side. The groundbreaking is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox recently named Karen Gallagher as vice president and chief nursing officer and Mary Ann Palermo as vice president of quality and patient safety.

OSF will take over KSB, which will become OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, on Jan. 1, 2025.

The ninth annual End Polio Now Walk was sponsored this year by Rotary clubs of the Sauk Valley area, including the Dixon, Morrison, Rock Falls, Sterling Noon and Twin Cities Sunrise clubs.

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox recently received its consecutive 20th “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit hospital ratings program.

Northern Illinois Food Bank’s partnership with Advocate Condell Medical Center is helping neighbors with chronic disease and facing food insecurity access nutritious food at their monthly Rx Mobile Market.

Well-known locally as a trusted chiropractor with a pediatric specialization, Dr Jade Dellinger over the summer added pediatric functional medicine to her list of certifications.

Since 1913, Childerguild has raised over $6 million for women and children’s healthcare services. All proceeds from the 2024 ball will also benefit these services.