Health

“Rabies is a preventable disease that can be fatal if not treated properly,” said Alpesh Patel, chief epidemiologist for the Will County Health Department. "We want our residents to be informed of the potential dangers of rabid animals and stay away from bats."

It doesn't take a long trip outside to find someone blowing their nose or stuck in a terrible sneezing fit. Dr. Hetal Amin from Morris Hospital says she's seen an increase in patients suffering from allergies having more symptoms that are lasting longer.

The Trump administration is reported to be slashing a $56 million annual grant program for the training and distribution of Narcan, a nasal spray that is credited with saving lives from opioid overdoses.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has detected the first mosquitoes of the season to be positive with West Nile virus were found over the weekend in Rockford.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview featuring the Community and Personal Health Director of the Lee County Health Department, Jenny Conderman.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging the public to be aware of ticks to prevent the spread of Lyme disease during these warm weather months.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 12 featured the Community and Personal Health Director of the Lee County Health Department, Jenny Conderman

The SafeSitter Essentials with CPR course prepares students in grades 6-8 to care for younger children and handle emergencies. The one-day class will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the RiverWorks Coworking building, 114 E. Everett St. in Dixon.

Read the transcript from our latest podcast: State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, talks with Shaw Local reporter Bill Freskos about rural healthcare access, the state of local hospitals and more

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, talks with Shaw Local reporter Bill Freskos about rural healthcare access, the state of local hospitals and her objectives in the Illinois General Assembly

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center and its partners are hosting free community events to educate about sexually transmitted infections; encourage routine screening, preventative care and treatment; and emphasize vulnerable populations.

The event will take place in the parking lot of the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive in Mendota.

Shorewood recently issued a new business license to Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group for a medical practice in Shorewood.

The Silver Cross Health Center in Mokena is going beyond urgent care to now off lab services, ultrasounds and other tests.

This achievement makes Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox part of an elite group of hospitals – only 31 in the U.S. and seven in Illinois – to earn consistent straight A’s twice a year for the past 10 years in a row.

The Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health have reported two confirmed measles cases, marking the first for Cook County this year

Prime Healthcare's decision to close its pediatric unit at Saint Joseph Medical Center means adults only will be admitted to the hospital. ER care for kids will remain open.

The publicly available data was collected by the Illinois State Board of Education.

A Swedish study suggests a link between playing golf and longer life expectancy, highlighting the sport’s health benefits.

Illinois sees first measles case in 2025; IDPH urges residents to check MMR vaccinations

It's been a remarkable, hard-fought recovery for former village commissioner Rich Kulovany.

The public is invited to participate in the Safe Kane County Drive-Thru Pickup event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the parking lot of the Circuit Clerk's Office, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet will be closing down its inpatient pediatric unit but will continue to provide emergency services for pediatric patients, Prime Healthcare said.

U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply, potentially triggering an ingredients overhaul for scores of brightly hued products on American store shelves

The new owner of Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet plans to shut down its inpatient pediatrics unit.

The move will take effect Wednesday, April 30.

Dementia care and ER boarding: A growing concern for families in northern Illinois

Read the transcript from our TALK-LINE interview for April 14, which featured Christopher Solorzano and Payton Lenox from Ogle County Health Department Environmental Health.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 14 featured Christopher Solorzano and Payton Lenox from the Ogle County Health Department, Environmental Health.

Asparagus is a good choice for us nutritionally. It’s low in calories and contains fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. It even contains some protein.

Texas measles outbreak linked to vaccine funding cuts – immunization rates decline amid crisis

U.S. measles cases exceed 700 as Indiana joins six states with outbreaks reported

The Illinois Department of Public Health has launched a new data dashboard to help school officials and the public monitor any outbreaks of measles, should one occur in Illinois.

The newly rechristened Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois is working to expand its services with added volunteers and funding. It also asks supporters to reach out to legislators at the state and federal level.

Reuter: At Westwood Wellness, we are dedicated to supporting your journey toward optimal health by providing you with the most effective tools and resources available.

The Joliet West student diagnosed with tuberculosis was advised to stay home until they are no longer contagious,

Kennedy can’t order communities to stop fluoridation, but he can tell the CDC to stop recommending it and work with the EPA to change the allowed amount

A second school-age child who was hospitalized with measles is the third measles-related death in the U.S. since the virus started ripping through West Texas in late January

The probe is part of a wider U.S. Department of Justice investigation into Illinois’ treatment of people with developmental disabilities.

The Will County Health Department is waiting to see how the Trump administration's decision to terminate federal grants on infectious disease prevention will impact local health concerns.

Therapists are Uniquely You in New Lenox understood the broad range of support neurodivergent people need in their daily lives.

Riverside Healthcare in Coal City is expanding its campus, doubling it in size to offer more services from cancer care to physical therapy.

Here's a list of lifestyle changes that could effectively delay diabetes.

Tuberculosis still takes lives, but Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic in Will County has come a long way since 1925.

The termination pulls back $125 million in funding for IDPH and 97 local public health departments

There are no charges for any services at this clinic. 

In six years of service, Quin O’Brien, went from Walking Club participant to dedicated volunteer leader, generously offering over 800 hours of community service.

Anthony Pens, 27, and Alyssa Pens, 15, two of Danny and Sherry Pens’ children, both have heredity spastic paraplegia type 35 and require round-the-clock health care. The family's 2015 van cannot be converted and estimated cost for a new van with conversion is $70,000.

A state senator visited an organization in Joliet that has been fighting the epidemic of fatal drug overdoses for 15 years.

Sandra Moore of Joliet, owner of Candy Kouture, also designs clothing to meet her customers's vision and styles.