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.
Chicago Diseases News
In Chicago, diseases news means public health alerts, new treatment breakthroughs and clinical trial results. Coverage tracks local health impact and the diagnostic developments that affect residents.
Stroke
Judge Dismisses Medical License Appeal for Ayoub Sayeg
A judge ruled that Ayoub Sayeg must complete administrative processes before seeking judicial intervention.
Heart Disease
Heart Meeting in Chicago to Test Blood Pressure Limits
Late-breaking trials on intensive blood pressure control, statins, and inflammation are set for the American Heart Association's meeting in Chicago.
Cancer
Live Poll
Would you get a low-dose CT lung cancer screening if eligible?
Northwestern Launches Lung Screening for Chicago Firefighters
Northwestern Medicine will screen more than 300 firefighters from Chicago and DeKalb, Illinois for lung cancer.
Alzheimer’s
Live Poll
Do you believe community-led support programs are a better solution for dementia care than institutional facilities?
Nonprofit Launches Dementia Gatherings in Chicago
EngAGE Beverly provides themed discussions and cognitive exercises for adults with dementia at Bethany Union Church.
Asthma
Live Poll
Should medical innovation focus on making diagnostic testing more accessible in rural or underserved areas?
Wearable Stickers Simplify Cystic Fibrosis Testing
New wearable technology allows for sweat-based diagnostic testing without the need for specialized laboratory equipment.
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Coverage takes in diagnostic advances, treatment breakthroughs, public health impact and disease outbreaks. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns in transmission and urban density present specific challenges that shape how health issues manifest in this environment. Awareness campaigns and access to care represent the most recurring topics behind the reporting.