Beyond Bullets

Two healthcare providers in blue scrubs operate on a patient in the OR.

Can changing the way we medically treat gunshot wounds stem gun violence? If you watch local news in Chicago, you can’t escape stories about the city’s gun violence. But the stories don’t often go beyond the shootings themselves — and neither do most medical treatments. As of early December 2022, gun violence has killed 583 […]

Ask the Harvard Experts: For COVID-19, Defining ‘Older’ and ‘Chronic Disease’

Older Adults, Chicago Health Magazine Online

Q: I keep hearing about how older adults and those with chronic diseases have a higher risk from COVID-19. What is “older” and a “chronic disease”? A: Indeed, older adults and those with chronic health problems who get COVID-19 are more likely to require hospitalization and admission to an intensive care unit. “Older” is more […]