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People in Illinois can now access birth control via a consultation with a trained pharmacist, rather than a prescription from…
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If your child dislikes reading, vision convergence insufficiency could be to blame When a child dislikes reading, parents may brush…
Addressing foot problems in older adults Our feet take a pounding every day. But for many older adults, aging feet…
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Chicago groups find creative ways to provide fresh food and build healthy communities On an unseasonably warm December morning, volunteers…
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Now, more medications treat opioid use disorder Drug-related deaths hit an all-time high in the United States recently, with most…
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Covid-19 has forever changed how clinicians deliver quality care. As the healthcare landscape continues to shift, one thing is certain:…
Tired caregivers may not always know where to turn when it comes to supporting a beloved older family member. Respite…
Have you ever found yourself in a dark restaurant, unable to read the menu? Maybe you forgot your glasses. Maybe…
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When treating stroke, every minute counts. Local hospitals are speeding up access Andy Streiter, 49, a Chicago executive and father…
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Orthopedic specialists look to control pain without dangerous drugs Naperville resident Steve Bruebach found himself in a quandary as he…
For transgender people in Illinois, solid access to healthcare offers relief Thirty years ago, when he was just 3 years…
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When patrons at the Sip of Hope Community Coffee Bar order a cup of coffee, they get a signature blend:…
In a tactical maneuver, active-duty Army medical personnel are now embedded at the University of Chicago Medicine. They’re stationed not…
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Illinois groups push for medical aid in dying as an option for people with terminal illness When we imagine the…
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Brain surgery is highly complex. But now, some people may be able to have brain surgery and go home the…
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