Health

In data released by the CDC in April, researchers compared state and local immunization programs across the country.

UW Health Kids shares what parents need to know to help kids transition from summer to school.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday 42 counties are now listed at the high community level for COVID-19 and 39 counties are rated at the medium community level.

"Some don’t understand the importance of dental health or have delayed routine check-ups over the last several years,” said Dr. Maria Hamidan.

Health officials say the positive tests lead them to believe there are more nearby.

The Biden administration has declared monkeypox a public health emergency amid rising cases.

Its a good feeling to have one of northern Illinois' top oncology rehabilitation departments close to home.

The CDC reported Friday that 66 Illinois counties are now listed at the high community level for COVID-19 and 31 counties are rated at the medium community level.

The agency said two weeks ago that the inspection had been completed, but the final go-ahead came Wednesday.

The funding will go towards improving school-based services of all kinds.

Taking regular naps is also associated with a 24% higher risk of having a stroke, the researchers stated.

Doctors used to recommend two hours of screen time a day for kids, but in an era of smart phones and tablets, the feedback from patients and families show the two hour rule doesn’t work, according to experts.

The study revealed that even just 15 minutes a week of brisk walking or biking can help you think quicker and combat the delay in processing speed that comes with aging.

Fentanyl still poses a deadly risk for people looking to buy opioids.

Qualifying individuals aged 42 to 54 will be eligible for services through the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program beginning July 1, 2022.

The meeting took place as a Madison-based doctor turns his plans to now open two clinics in Rockford after purchasing property on Maray Drive.

Denise Nichols will forever live with Lyme Disease after being bit by a tick while on a hike in Wisconsin six years ago.

Somebody, somewhere is always thirsty.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation this month that all prostate screenings will be covered without having to deal with any other charge. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men.

The first case of monkeypox in Illinois was confirmed Thursday morning.

A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in Europe and the U.S. racing to find answers.

Illinois numbers are part of the 14.5 million Americans who chose to use the ACA Marketplace for healthcare in 2022.

Our Capitol Bureau is taking a closer look at the effects of COVID-19 in Illinois throughout 2021.

The type of virus circulating this year tends to cause the largest amount of severe disease, especially in the elderly and the very young, an expert said.

“My experience being hospitalized with COVID identified a need for not only prevention, but intervention, and I want to advocate for additional treatment options to be readily available to Winnebago County residents,” says Chairman Chiarelli.

Mercyhealth health network is shuffling patient services to specific locations; outpatient to its Rockton campus and inpatient to the Riverside campus. The move comes from staffing shortages and facility capacity.

A recent analysis of CDC data shows a 28% increase in the number of Illinois residents without health insurance.

The departments raised almost $800 for the Patricia D. Pere Center for cancer care. Funds will help in areas like general patient assistance for travel costs.

JoAnn Gorsline is a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse at Mercyhealth’s Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside made the costumes that include Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, Babybel Cheese, a cheeseburger, fries and more.

Rockford ranks 170 out of 197 on the 2021 list of "Best Burger City's"