Award-Winning Health Journalism

The Primary Care Divide

Mother and child at a doctor's visit. How people pay for care is changing. Representing direct primary care and concierge care

How direct and concierge care are reshaping American primary care  Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Millions of Americans struggle to afford, let alone access, healthcare. In Illinois, individual plans through Get Covered Illinois were 28.8% more expensive than last year, with unpredictable out-of-pocket costs that can run into the thousands — an average of $1,514  […]

Destination Zero

Illustration of a clean knee joint representing a periprosthetic joint replacement without infection. Commonly known as PJI

The journey to eliminate periprosthetic joint infections Fact checked by Jim Lacy Infections after surgery are always a risk. They can take a toll on the patient’s recovery and quality of life, leading to serious complications if not treated properly. When infections happen in the structures near a joint replacement implant, they can be especially […]

How to Seek Help

Man reading behind a laptop screen

Know the difference between types of care In an instant, everything can change — a sharp pain, an unexpected rash, or a child’s cry in the night can leave us scrambling to act. Navigating the healthcare system in these critical moments can feel like solving a puzzle.  We must quickly decide: Is this a case […]