Lisa Schencker

The bill, which follows months of tumult over vaccines at the federal level, expands the authority of the Immunization Advisory Committee.

The shrinking options are leading to lapses in care and delays in time-sensitive treatments. “It’s basically an abandonment of these kids,” one mother said.

Illinois residents to see 78% average increase in cost of Affordable Care Act exchange plans, if Congress allows subsidies to expire

The win is Abbott’s third in a row in federal court in Chicago where hundreds of cases over specialized formulas for preterm infants have been consolidated.

The petition seeks to compel St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, its owner Prime Healthcare and former owner Ascension to go to arbitration over the matter.

The revelation is the latest evidence of trouble at the two hospitals, which were bought by Prasad’s Resilience Healthcare in 2022.

Walgreens plans to exit its space at Chicago’s Old Post Office, though it will keep its headquarters in Deerfield, the company confirmed Monday.

Risk of long COVID in children doubles after second COVID-19 infection, according to study co-authored by Lurie doctor.

Advocate said it installed the two machines after hearing that patients in “pharmacy deserts” are having trouble getting medications.

Illinois has released its own recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines – urging all adults and many children to get the shots, in a break with the federal government’s guidance.