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New Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr.

webDr. Simbo Ige is the first Black woman to become the commissioner of Chicago's Department of Public Health, and said her first priority is tackling the Black …

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Illinois launches 'Tis the Sneezin' campaign to prevent viruses as …

webCHICAGO (WLS) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health has launched a public service campaign urging vaccinations and preventing the spread of viruses. Flu …

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Chicago reports 2 more measles cases, bringing total to 17

webCHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Department of Public Health reported two more measles cases in the city on Friday. That brings the total number of confirmed …

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What is long COVID

webA new study in Science is shining a light on the continuing impact of long COVID, with research revealing further and continuing health concerns for some of the …

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Chicago among largest US cities with widest racial health gap

webCHICAGO (WLS) -- A new study shows that racial disparities over the last decade have gotten worse in several U.S. cities, including Chicago. Chicago has one of …

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Measles outbreak Chicago: Lake County, Illinois Health …

webThis comes after the Chicago Department of Public Health reported two more measles cases in the city on Friday. That brought the total number of confirmed cases in …

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Gov JB Pritzker signs sweeping healthcare reform bill that aims to

webCHICAGO (WLS) -- Gov. JB Pritzker signed a sweeping healthcare reform bill into law that he says will make health care more accessible and equitable in Illinois. …

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US News Best Hospitals: Chicago hospitals Northwestern …

webUniversity of Chicago Medical Center ranked among the best in 10 specialties, with four making the top 20. UChicago ranked in the following specialties: …

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3 more measles cases reported at Chicago migrant shelter, CDC …

webChicago health officials confirmed three more measles cases have been identified at a PIlsen migrant shelter. A team from the CDC arrived in the city today to …

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Measles outbreak Chicago: Health officials encourage measles …

webWILL COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A measles case has been confirmed in Will County, health officials said Monday. Officials said the case involves a child who had …

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Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints Dr. Olusimbo Ige as new …

webFikirte Wagaw has been serving as head of the CDPH after Mayor Johnson fired Dr. Allison Arwardy last August.Johnson fired her because she refused to reopen …

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Steve 'Mongo' McMichael update: Chicago Bears Hall of Famer …

webMongo waited years until the Hall of Fame seniors committee selected him.He had plenty of support from Bears fans, including many from Homer Glen, where …

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M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment to shine light on health disparities at

webThe Girls Health Matters Summit will take place on Saturday, April 6, offering a secure and inviting space for 200 girls aged 10-18 from underserved areas in Chicago at …

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300 women suing Chicago-area gynecologist who pleaded guilty …

webHe pleaded guilty to criminal sexual abuse in 2021. The lawsuit also claims NorthShore, now Endeavor Health, knew of Ortega's conduct and failed to investigate …

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President Joe Biden, VP Kamala Harris team up for health care …

webBiden's approval ratings on health care are among his highest on a range of issues, but he remains underwater there too. According to a February poll from The …

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Looking back on Provident Hospital's remarkable history as first …

webProvident Hospital on Chicago's South Side has a remarkable past. It was the first Black-owned hospital in the country. The first successful open heart surgery was performed at …

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Norwegian American Hospital renamed Humboldt Park Health

webCHICAGO (WLS) -- After 125 years, Norwegian American Hospital has been renamed Humboldt Park Health to better reflect the community it serves. Hospital leaders …

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Measles outbreak Chicago: CPS student at Pilsen migrant shelter

web"Measles is the most easily spread common infectious communicable disease besides the common cold and much more serious," said former Chicago …

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Waukegan news: Vista Medical Center East loses trauma …

webEven as ambulances continued to drop off patients at Waukegan's Vista Medical Center East on Sunday, the hospital is no longer able to provide many of the critical life-saving …

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Raising awareness around World Teen Mental Wellness Day

webSaturday marks World Teen Mental Wellness Day. It's meant as a time to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by school-age children. A survey of youth …

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Spring back into shape with tips from fitness coach

webFitness guru Brittany Ramsey stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about tips for people to spring back into shape or stay motivated during the Spring …

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Chicago City Council leaders call on mayor to increase …

webCHICAGO (WLS) -- There is a push for more transparency around migrants in Chicago shelters. Some city leaders are calling for Mayor Brandon Johnson …

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Puerto Rico reports at least 549 cases of dengue so far this year

webSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Puerto Rico's health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike in dengue cases. The U.S. territory of 3.2 million people has …

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Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily at start of busy Holy Week …

webPope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week …

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