Health Care
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The last nun? Sister Leticia's retirement at St. Joseph Hospital could end nearly 120-year streakOct 21, 2021 5:30 am - Nuns have been a presence at the many iterations of St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin since it was founded in 1902 by the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart. When Sister ...
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Amita Health splitting up health care system, says it needs to be nimbleOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - Bucking the trend of health industry mergers, Amita Health is splitting up its massive network of hospitals and care centers throughout Chicago and the suburbs, the comp...
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Former NorthShore gynecologist sentenced for abusing patients
Oct 20, 2021 1:00 am - SKOKIE (AP) - A former NorthShore obstetrician/gynecologist has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting that he sexually abused two of his former patient...
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Advocate fires 400+ workers who refused vaccines
Oct 20, 2021 1:00 am - Advocate Aurora Health, the largest hospital system in Illinois and Wisconsin, has fired more than 400 employees who refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Almost half ...
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White House details plans to vaccinate children age 5-11
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NCH named America's 100 Best for stroke care for 6 years in a rowOct 18, 2021 11:00 pm - NCH is one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians a...
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Recovery Centers of America opens South Elgin locationOct 18, 2021 11:00 pm - SOUTH ELGIN - Recovery Centers of America has opened an outpatient treatment facility at 460 Briargate Drive in South Elgin, just ten minutes from RCA's St. Charles inpa...
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After Hours: Olatunji ChiropracticOct 18, 2021 1:00 am - Olatunji Chiropractic had its ribbon-tying and anniversary celebration Oct. 7. Located at 3295 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 112, in Arlington Heights, Olatunji Chiro...
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Life Spine responds to patent infringement lawsuitOct 17, 2021 11:00 pm - HUNTLEY - Medical device company Life Spine Inc. Monday said it will vigorously fight allegations of patent infringement filed last week by Pennsylvania-based Globus Med...
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Constable: Blood, pus and tears, but 'Dr. Mercy' loves her patientsOct 14, 2021 5:30 am - As the star of “Dr. Mercy,” TLC's newest dermatology-based reality series, Dr. Mercy Odueyungbo knows what motivates some of her patients to seek her out at her Lilly Ae...