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Their patients are migrants who've been living in the lobbies of Chicago police stations and haven't seen a doctor since crossing the border.
She's training to become a doctor, but is now cutting class to form a mobile medical unit to help migrants arriving in Chicago. CBS 2's Noel Brennan hit the streets with the team to see how they're caring for the community.
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
Police are now investigating a severe staffing shortage after several residents with dementia were left to fend for themselves. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman spoke with concerned family members.
People who use Medicaid have had continuous coverage since the start of the pandemic, but Congress has ended the pause on annual renewals.
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
It's a volunteer group focused on outreach and initiatives for important issues facing the community - like healthcare, social services, and local businesses.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Friends and family were there when these medical students found out where they're headed for residency after graduation in May.
The families fear a move to Elgin will make it more difficult to see and care for their medically fragile children.
A ribbon cutting for the center at Glenbrook South High School is planned for Friday morning.
Her mother fought to ensure defibrulators were available at sports teams to respond quickly to a medical emergency.
"Health equity is the opportunity for everyone to have the best wellness they can have."
After Aaron McManus' video reached thousands of people, his insurance provider took a second look at his claim.
One hospital system said the number of children needing care is outpacing what it saw during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Morning Insider Lauren Victory takes us inside Will County's first neonatal intensive care unit.
The company has made it to more than 60 nations to train locals on how to use the mini-x-rays.
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Meet some of the many local nurses saving lives and making a difference in the Chicago area.
The DuPage County Health Department is holding a career fair Wednesday for health care workers and support staff.
The Better Government Association wanted to know if YouthCare - managed by for-profit Meridian Health - is working, but the state declined their request for information, so the BGA is going to court.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday to make health care more accessible and equitable, particularly for people of color.
"She will have more opportunities and options."
Every week, Glassdoor publishes a job market report for the Chicago area with the latest industry breakouts. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas took a look at the data to help job seekers strategize their search.
