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Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates expanding joint-replacement surgery capacity

By Eric Peterson
Jun 03, 2026 3:11 pm - Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates will increase its capacity for joint-replacement surgeries by 50% Thursday — a major step for one of only three orthopedic specialty centers in Illinois.
Hanover Township Mental Health Board approves new funding to agencies

Submitted by Hanover Township
Jun 02, 2026 4:06 pm - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved several funding requests at their May 26 meeting at the Senior Center in Bartlett.
Specialized program helps people with autism learn to drive

Submitted by Northwestern Medicine
Jun 01, 2026 1:32 pm - A specialized driving rehabilitation program at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is helping teens and young adults on the autism spectrum learn safe driving skills and gain independence behind-the-wheel.
Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens

By EVELYNE MUSAMBI
Jun 01, 2026 8:24 am - Hundreds of youths in Kenya’s central town of Nanyuki on Monday demonstrated against the establishment at the Laikipia Air Base of an Ebola quarantine center for American citizens exposed to the virus.
The doctor dilemma: Patients face tough choice as more suburban physicians make the switch to concierge medicine

By Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald correspondent
May 30, 2026 11:45 am - With a growing number of doctors looking to scale back so they can practice medicine the way they want, some patients are being left to find new physicians or make the switch to concierge medicine with their doctor.
WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

By JEAN-YVES KAMALE, JUSTIN KABUMBA and MARK BANCHEREAU
May 29, 2026 8:06 am - KINSHASA, Congo — The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus...
Lilly to buy three vaccine developers for up to $3.8 billion

Madison Muller
May 26, 2026 3:43 pm - Eli Lilly & Co. is buying three clinical-stage vaccine developers for as much as $3.8 billion, leveraging its obesity-fueled dominance to establish itself as a leader...
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'

By COLLIN BINKLEY
May 26, 2026 7:09 am - President Donald Trump had another medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health under renewed public scrutiny as he has worked to dismiss concerns over his age and stamina.
Bell(e) of the ball(game): 88-year-old Cubs fan marks end of cancer journey at Wrigley

By Steve Zalusky
May 24, 2026 1:55 pm - Cary resident Patricia Finucane always celebrates a Cubs victory by flying the W flag. But even though the Cubs did not win Saturday’s game against the Astros, Finucane, 88, celebrated a victory at Wrigley Field.Finucane rang the bell at the ballgame, marking the end of her cancer treatment journey, to the cheers of thousands of the Wrigley faithful.
The Biz Week That Was: New cancer center in Arlington Heights, ComEd rates going up

Daily Herald report
May 23, 2026 12:15 pm - $175M cancer, neuroscience care facility proposed at Arlington Heights hospital A $175 million expansion for cancer and neuroscience care has been proposed for North...

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