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Agriculture
1 year ago
RFK Jr. suggests he’ll have a significant role on agriculture and health policy if Trump is elected

“When Donald Trump gets me inside the building I’m standing outside of right now, it won’t be this way anymore. American agriculture will come roaring back, and so will American health.”

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Self-care ideas plus 11 products to help you do just that

Self-care is essential for maintaining your well-being, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some tips and product recommendations to make it easier for you.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Senate Republicans again block Duckworth’s legislation to guarantee women’s rights to IVF

The Senate vote was Democrats’ latest attempt to force Republicans into a defensive stance on women’s health issues and highlight policy differences between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in the presidential race.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Two long term health care associations are merging in Illinois

“Forming one association will allow us to most effectively advocate for those living and working in nursing home and assisted living communities.” – Jonathan Aaron, Co-President of the HCCI Board of Directors

Woman receiving mammogram
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
FDA’s new regulations underscore the complexity around screening for women with dense breasts

Illinois is one of only three states, along with New York and Connecticut, that mandates insurance coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening without requiring copays.

Local
2 years ago
Giannoulias Launches Teen Organ Donation Initiative

The idea is to get high school student leaders to recruit donors.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program

Law aimed at helping people experiencing crisis was originally set to go live in 2022.

Doris Turner
Local
2 years ago
Downtown YMCA to dedicate gymnasium in honor of Sen. Doris Turner

The “Doris Turner Gymnasium” recognizes Turner’s support and efforts in securing funding for the YMCA building.

woman receiving vaccine
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

Last fall’s shots targeted a different part of the coronavirus family tree, a strain that’s no longer circulating.

Culex Mosquito
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
IDPH reports first West Nile virus death in the state

The first mosquito batches to test positive for WNV this year were reported May 14 in Cook and Morgan Counties.

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