Lurie Children's Expands Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
The $3.4 million project adds four beds for young patients with autism, developmental disabilities and complex behavioral health needs.
Chicago Health News
In Chicago, health news means wellness practices, medical research, public health warnings and treatment advances. Reporting follows the institutions, research, and policy decisions that shape the physical and mental well-being of the city.
Mental Health
Live Poll
Do you believe the presence of non-police specialists makes your local transit system safer?
Chicago Transit Authority Launches Safe Ride Program
The pilot initiative deploys trained specialists to major transit lines to improve passenger safety and provide support.
Children’s Health
Live Poll
Do you believe hospital-sponsored holiday events significantly improve the experience for long-term pediatric patients?
UI Health Staff Host Pediatric Halloween Parade
Hospital employees brought holiday joy to young patients with a festive parade and handmade neonatal costumes.
Diseases
SkyRise Chicago Climbs Willis Tower for Rehab Fund
More than 2,000 people climbed the stairs of Willis Tower to support Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's rehabilitation programs.
Nutrition
Supplement Blend Shows Promise for Macular Degeneration
A small phase 2a trial from the University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago found a resveratrol, quercetin, and curcumin combination reduced drusen volume in early and intermediate AMD.
Substance Abuse
Live Poll
Should your community prioritize specialized housing facilities for unhoused residents?
Rogers Park Shelter Treats Homelessness via Trauma Care
A 70-bed facility in Chicago utilizes trauma-informed design to support residents experiencing homelessness.
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Day to day, that means clinical research, public health initiatives, medical breakthroughs and policy shifts. Coverage runs across the city and the communities around it, tracking how these stories touch individuals and households. Because the health infrastructure in the city is interconnected, the impact of a single hospital policy or insurance change often ripples across the entire urban landscape. Public health concerns and the accessibility of new treatments remain the factors that change most significantly over time.