Lurie Hospital no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for children

Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.

• Jan 20

ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026

Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.

• Jan 13

Cook County health officials warn of dangers of radon in homes

January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.

• Jan 11

Severe flu season overwhelming Chicago area hospitals with more ER patients

Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.

• Jan 7

Health care workers' union demands more staff before ER expansion at Northwestern

Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

• Jan 7

Illinois says state's childhood vaccination guidelines won't be affected by CDC change

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.

• Jan 6

Illinois reports 1st child death from flu as cases keep climbing

The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.

• Jan 5

Here's how much ACA costs would have risen in 2025 without subsidies

Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.

• Dec 19, 2025

'Tis the season for norovirus. Here's how to stop the spread

It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.

• Dec 19, 2025

Northwestern Medicine study finds tanning bed use triples risk of melanoma

A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine​ found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.

• Dec 14, 2025

Rabies case in Michigan organ recipient traced back to donor's exposure

An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.

• Dec 11, 2025

Measles vaccine rates up 3% in Chicago Public Schools

The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.

• Dec 5, 2025

Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.

• Dec 3, 2025

Gov. Pritzker signs bill bolstering vaccine access in Illinois

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.

• Dec 2, 2025

Roseland Community Hospital cuts ribbon for new sickle cell clinic

Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.

• Dec 1, 2025

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