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illustration of a woman covering her mouth laughing nervously
Ask The Doc
Ask the Doc
April 3, 2026
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Illustration of a women showing self care and health
Health Mastery
Your Health, Your Business
April 3, 2026
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Illustration of money pouring out of a faucet. Representation of increasing expenses and medical debt.
Reasonable Hypochondria
A Lifetime of Medical Debt
April 3, 2026
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sugary cereal
Reasonable Hypochondria
Confessions of a Sugar-Cereal Binger
October 2, 2025
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Illustration montage of different types of food. The consequences of dietary choices.
Health Mastery
Choose Wisely
October 2, 2025
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Image of a man with a rash on his neck. Skin conditions, Acanthosis Nigricans
Ask The Doc
Ask the Doc
October 2, 2025
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Illustration of embarrassed woman, concept of Lichen Sclerosus, itchy privates
Ask The Doc
Ask the Doc
April 11, 2025
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Woman in a doctors office looking isolated and distanced with doctor seen in the background taking notes. Humanity in healthcare concept.
Health Mastery
Humanity in Healthcare Shouldn’t Be an Oxymoron
April 11, 2025
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Illustration of a man seated at a desk surrounded by papers and a laptop. Researching health insurance.
Reasonable Hypochondria
A Big Headache
April 11, 2025
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An older man standing before a beach grips his shoulder in pain.
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Outpatient Shoulder Replacements Are Safe for Most Patients. Here’s Why.
April 1, 2025
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Couple at a desk having a consultation about cancer and sex
Ask The Doc
Ask the Doc
October 12, 2024
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Portrait of a young woman giving a thumbs up. Her expression shows happiness, positivity and optimism
Health Mastery
The Pursuit of Happiness
October 12, 2024
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Illustration of a father talking to his son about guns, sitting on the front steps of his house.
Reasonable Hypochondria
Talking Guns with a First Grader
October 12, 2024
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Shikha
Authors & Experts
Op-Ed: Gender Inequities in Healthcare Affect All of Us
August 23, 2024
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Illustration of woman displaying signs of age related memory loss and confusion, having put ice cream in the refrigerator. Alzheimer's disease connection
Ask The Doc
Ask the Doc
April 8, 2024
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Illustration of Chicago with medical icons
Reasonable Hypochondria
Why Chicago Became Such a Great City for Medical Innovation
April 8, 2024
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Illustration of woman feeling awe looking at a rising sun
Health Mastery
Awe May Be Just What the Doctor Ordered
April 8, 2024
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Sad African American man suffering from social isolation as a result of deafness
Columns
Living and Learning Deaf Culture
December 20, 2023
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Hair loss illustration
Columns
Ask the Doc
September 27, 2023
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air pollution
Reasonable Hypochondria
Considering the Dangers of Breathing
September 27, 2023
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Fitting
Health Mastery
Fitting to Place is Healthy for One and All
September 27, 2023
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In blue scrubs, a surgical team operates on a patient.
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Tinker, Tailor, Surgeon, Sailor
April 10, 2023
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Embarrassing questions and communication illustration
Ask The Doc
Ask the Doc
March 15, 2023
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Illustration of a hypochondriac looking in the bathroom mirror surrounded by pills
Reasonable Hypochondria
Never Not Hunting for a Diagnosis
March 15, 2023
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Illustration of woman displaying self love embracing herself. Concept of being true to yourself
Health Mastery
The Art of Practicing Yourself
March 15, 2023
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Medical student Hana Ahmed smiles, standing between her parents, at a White Coat Ceremony
Columns
Medical School Reflections
February 1, 2023
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Cathy Cassata, with shoulder-length brown hair, sits on a park bench in the summer wearing a navy blue t-shirt and jeans, looking at the camera.
Latest News
I Took My Daughter to an Amusement Park. Then a Shooting Happened
October 12, 2022
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Bike Lanes
Reasonable Hypochondria
Public Safety and Public Health: Sharing the Bike Lane
September 27, 2022
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Woman walking through bamboo forest. Sustainability.
Health Mastery
Our Well-being: It’s More Than Personal
September 27, 2022
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Female patient expressing sexual concerns to doctor who appears uncomfortable
Ask The Doc
Ask the Doc
September 27, 2022
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2022 award winning journalism, awards
Uncategorized
Announcing Our 2022 Award-Winning Stories from Chicago Health and Caregiving
July 6, 2022
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Fit middle aged man stretching, keeping in shape for healthy aging
Reasonable Hypochondria
It’s Never Too Late to Make Yourself Superhuman or, at Least, Healthy
March 28, 2022
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Woman smelling orchids, bringing nature inside concept
Health Mastery
Bringing the Wild In
March 28, 2022
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itchy vagina
Ask The Doc
Ask the Doc
March 28, 2022
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Physician Assisted Euthanasia
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Physician-Assisted Suicide Is Not Death with Dignity
January 19, 2022
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Joel Stern and Oliver
Columns
Op-Ed, Part 2: How to Take a Dire Cancer Diagnosis and Make the Best of It
November 23, 2021
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Rest. Woman lying on the grass resting.
Health Mastery
Slow Down and Rest, for Your Best Life and for Humanity
September 21, 2021
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Drawing by Joan Gordon. Appreciation
Reasonable Hypochondria
In Appreciation of Us All
September 21, 2021
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embarrassing questions about hemorrhoids, woman with hands covering her face
Ask The Doc
Ask the Doc
September 10, 2021
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black family on porch social determinants of health
Columns
Op-Ed: Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Orthopedics
July 8, 2021
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2021 Journalism and design award winners
Uncategorized
2021 Award-Winning Journalism from Chicago Health and Caregiving
July 8, 2021
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No till farming and sustainability
Health Mastery
Assuring the We in the Health Mastery of Me
March 14, 2021
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Brad Rosner and Steven Himmel, Age 11. Cancer support topic.
Reasonable Hypochondria
The Support No One Wants (But Everyone Needs)
March 14, 2021
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Pregnant woman caressing her tummy sleeping
Columns
Op-Ed: For the Sake of Our Pregnant Mothers, Illinois Needs to Act on Climate Change
March 3, 2021
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Coronavirus covid 19 infected patient in quarantine room at hosp
Columns
Op-Ed: Overwhelmed Hospitals Face a Covid Surge
December 21, 2020
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woman meditating mindful practice
Columns
Using Meditation to Achieve Mindfulness
December 9, 2020
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Corona Pass, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Columns
Revoking My Corona Pass
September 17, 2020
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Dr. Chehab
Columns
Op-Ed: Lessons from 9/11
March 20, 2020
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Abigail Mendoza
Columns
Life After Cancer
February 13, 2017
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scale
Columns
Diabesity: Giving a name to the abusive relationship between obesity and diabetes
February 9, 2015
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