Creating an Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace
Fact checked by Jim Lacy When news came out that the federal government would terminate Marketplace tax credits for 2026, millions of people panicked — including me, a freelance writer. I was already paying about $500 per month for health insurance; my premium would have skyrocketed to $1,600 monthly. Then, in November 2025, Illinois transitioned […]
Nourishing the Body, Mind, and Beyond
The foods we choose matter, shaping our health from head to toe Fact checked by Jim Lacy Illustrations by Fiorella Quaranta What we eat is far more than fuel. Nutrition weaves through every system in our body, influencing not only how we feel day to day but also our long-term risk of chronic disease. From protecting […]
AI in Healthcare
How do medical institutions ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence? Fact checked by Derick Wilder Have you ever considered all the ways we use artificial intelligence (AI) that no one really thinks about anymore? (Here’s to you, Siri!) Once something becomes rote, it tends to fade from our consciousness. This is especially common […]
Read Our 2023 Award-Winning Stories
Caregiving and Chicago Health magazines’ editorial and design teams once again received many honors for their outstanding work. This isn’t just a bragging point. To us, this type of recognition fortifies our efforts to tell engaging, impactful stories that reflect our communities. Congratulations to all, and please enjoy reading through our honored entries. Oh, […]