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University of Chicago launches new center to fight inequities in …

WEBThree months ago, Beulah Brent helped a woman diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer navigate the health care system. On Feb. 9, that woman, a single mother of …

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Experts urge getting vaccinated with flu, COVID-19 and RSV on …

WEBDr. Rachel Rubin, senior medical officer for the Cook County Department of Public Health, shown at an April 2022 news conference, says respiratory illnesses are …

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Mental health issues top 2024 priority for Chicago says Johnson’s …

WEBMental health top priority in 2024 says Johnson’s new public health chief Opioid deaths, HIV and infectious diseases, the racial life expectancy gap and inequality …

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Masks are back in Chicago-area health care facilities

WEBSome Chicago-area health care systems are again requiring visitors to mask up to help mitigate recent spreading of respiratory viruses, mainly influenza, COVID-19 …

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Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints new Chicago health commissioner

WEBThree months after summarily firing the woman who led Chicago through the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Brandon Johnson has chosen a former New York City …

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Sameer Vohra named next director of Illinois Department of Public

WEBVohra, hailed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker as the Illinois Department of Public Health’s “next visionary leader,” will serve as the permanent replacement for Dr. Ngozi …

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How a brush with death reminded me to stop and enjoy it all

WEBIt was in the middle of the night in the hospital after the nurse told me that my blood pressure had dropped to 70/40, with the situation seemingly beyond the …

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Chicago health department holds first Transgender Health and …

WEBLeaders in the transgender community from across the country called for less restrictive social services funding for trans people in need at Chicago’s first …

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Work to start on new Howard Brown clinic in Lake View

WEBHoward Brown Health is starting construction Friday on a $44 million clinic allowing it to expand health services in Lakeview. The five-story, 71,000-square-foot …

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What to do if your hospital drops your Medicare Advantage plan

WEBIf you’re outside of an open enrollment window, you might be able to take advantage of a 5-star special enrollment period, which allows you to switch from your …

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4 new lawsuits allege gynecologist was intoxicated, inappropriate …

WEBIncluding previous filings, the total number of suits filed against Duly Health and Care and Dr. Vernon Cannon will be 53, according to a law firm representing patients.

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Pritzker's budget has plan to erase $1 billion in medical debt

WEBGov. J.B. Pritzker will include the $10 million ask in his budget proposal for the next fiscal year to erase Illinois residents’ $1 billion in medical debt — and the …

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Sauerkraut has plenty to offer, from tangy flavor to some health

WEBSauerkraut has plenty to offer, from tangy flavor to some health benefits Although sauerkraut is perhaps the best-known national dish of Germany, and has been …

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Mike Pinder dead: Moody Blues co-founder and keyboardist was …

WEBMike Pinder, Moody Blues co-founder and keyboardist, dies months after bandmate Denny Laine Pinder, the last original member of the band, sang and played …

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He's No. 1: Caleb Williams era to get started right away

WEBThe Bears tried an ill-fated apprenticeship plan with Mitch Trubisky in 2017 (behind Mike Glennon) and Justin Fields in 2021 (behind Andy Dalton). But the 2024 …

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Bears, White Sox want stadium deals, so how about a cut of the …

WEBIn a better world, Chicagoans would have an extra spring in their steps these days, even people working two jobs to make ends meet, struggling to pay the babysitter …

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Chicago Cubs: News, scores, updates and analysis

WEBThe city's best coverage of the Chicago Cubs, including the latest news, scores, game recaps, injury news, trade rumors, and analysis.

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2024 NFL Draft first-round results: Full list of results for top 32

WEBTop draft prospects stand on stage during the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, in Detroit. Paul Sancya/AP The 2024 NFL Draft lifted off Thursday night with …

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US, 17 other countries call on Hamas to release hostages

WEBThe United States and 17 other countries on Thursday called for the release of all hostages held by Hamas. Leo Correa/AP WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe …

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Dear Abby: Daughters dislike that I get alimony from their father

WEBDEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for nine years. Before that I was a stay-at-home mom raising four children. I had an in-home business, and most of the money …

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Piping plover Imani returns to Montrose Beach

WEBPiping plover Imani returned home to Montrose Beach on Thursday, leading Chicago birders to wonder if the eligible bachelor will find a mate this year.

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White Sox’ Pedro Grifol knows the manager's seat is a hot one

WEBPedro Grifol of the White Sox argues with umpires in the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Grifol was ejected on April 22, 2024, in …

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