Figueroa Wu Family Foundation The day Illinois’ stay-at-home order was announced, Evelyn Figueroa, MD, a family physician and professor of clinical…
Right at Home For many residents of long-term care facilities, the coronavirus pandemic has increased their loneliness, anxiety, and fear.…
Chicago Department of Public Health Armed with a straightforward attitude and reams of data, Allison Arwady, MD, MPH, answers the…
Lakeview Pantry When the stay-at-home order went into effect, Lakeview Pantry realized its services would be needed more than ever,…
UChicago Medicine Emily Landon, MD, executive medical director of infection prevention and control at UChicago Medicine, started out as a voice…
Illinois Department of Public Health From early on, Ngozi Ezike, MD, seemed destined to be a doctor. Her father, an immigrant…
Bright Star Community Outreach When Covid-19 first appeared in Chicago, Pastor Chris Harris suspected it would hit his community on the South Side hard.…
ATI Ambulance Norah Power has worked in various emergency medical services (EMS) roles — from leadership to education — for…
Add color and nutrients to your plate with whole veggies and fruits There’s no doubt that what you eat and…
Photo by Kyle Edwards Black beans should be considered a hero in your pantry. Though small in size, they’re mighty…
Step outside for a daily dose of fitness Better fitness might just start with lacing up your sneakers and heading…
Backlog of orthopedic surgeries due to Covid-19 may have long-lasting effects When the Covid-19 pandemic began to pick up speed…
The coronavirus can take a harmful toll on the cardiovascular system Diane Weibeler didn’t give much thought to the headache…
Should we cancel it? I think we should cancel it.” I agreed with my wife. It was March 11. Our…
I am chronically a glass-half-full kind of girl. So, I received the Covid-19 shutdown as the answer to my years-old…
A hearty congratulations goes to Chicago Health writers and designers who have won several recent prestigious journalism awards! Chicago Health received 5…
There’s nothing fishy about omega-3 fatty acids Dietary fat is in fashion — and the type of fat you eat matters, especially for…
When it comes to brain health, there’s nothing fishy about fish. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish are an integral…
From the first evaluation through rehabilitation, NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute is enhancing the patient experience and improving outcomes with highly specialized surgeons,…
Cervical disc arthroplasty a better option than spinal fusion for many patients By Bob Bong Above photo: Dr. Mark Mikhael and…
The enduring gift of donating a body to science When Phillip was diagnosed with cancer in 2015, his mind started…
Finding resilience after the devastation of perinatal loss Oak Park resident Lyndsi James* was just shy of 39 weeks pregnant…
Brain health relies on heart health On a Sunday evening in September 2019, George Hristov headed for bed when he…
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reports that 40% of kids in the U.S. today have myopia, a dramatic uptick…
New initiatives encourage transplantation instead of costly dialysis Nancy Nora, MD, had long considered donating one of her kidneys. As a…
When tests reveal cancer probability, organ removal surgery can beat the odds Hedda Hart-DeLara sat in her gynecologist’s office, checking boxes…
By week 15 of training for the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, I had run hundreds of miles, reshaped…
Don’t be a fool. Suggestibility, our capacity to believe the story we or someone else tells, is key to our…
Move over hip and knee replacements, shoulder replacements are gaining ground Two years ago, Oak Park resident David Tartakoff was…
A complete workout for strength, cardio and brain The images of boxing in popular culture — from icons like Muhammad…
Do you find yourself dipping into the potato chip bag or pint of ice cream more often when you’re stressed…
As a parent, it can be overwhelming to see your child’s face become red and botchy within minutes of eating…
Andropause — a gradual decrease in testosterone — can affect men over 40 As a man reaches his 40s and beyond,…
Advancements in multiple sclerosis treatments are catching up but can’t cure or prevent the disease In 2001, Nicolette Fendon was…
With new medications and better support, the epidemic could be nearing its end Twenty-nine-year-old Terence Steward II oozes potential and…
Understanding the irregular patterns of heart arrhythmia Charlie Hildestad didn’t feel well during a preseason run with other members of…
Targeted, pinpointed treatments may mean better control and fewer side effects Radiation therapy is a standard treatment for many types…
Patients are turning to ketamine and other psychoactive drugs for mental health treatment Sarah Jones, a 42-year-old stay-at-home mom in…
Friends of the Children and Doors Open Dishes show the power of partnering up Kenyetta Curtis remembers when her 8-year-old…
Plant-based beverages are a hot trend that’s here to stay So, you want an alternative to dairy milk? You’re not…
As vaccination rates decline, old diseases are making a sharp comeback In less than two decades, the rate of unvaccinated…
3D printing could be the answer to better replacements In 2017, Deborah Stoneburner was driving back from the Illinois State Fair in…
Leveraging your resources when a loved one is in the hospital I’ll never forget the night of January 20, 2019.…
What can stem cell and platelet-rich plasma treatments do for you? What if you could put your own body to…
3 remote monitoring devices are transforming how we track health Sometimes the most innovative medical breakthroughs come in the smallest…
New discoveries are changing the ways medicines are developed and tested At the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular…
After decades of war, an increasing number of veterans are facing PTSD Heather Yang didn’t enroll in the Army reserves…
A basic strength routine can change your life Above photo Terrence Terrell, personal trainer. Photo by James Foster Strength…
Your mother was right: Eating your veggies — especially cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower — is good for your health. For…
Women over 40 are heeding the advice of their physicians and getting regular mammograms. In 2015, 65% said they’d had a…
