Chicago Med Character Highlighted Rare Prion Disease
The season 12 premiere brought attention to Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker disease as a character sought experimental care.
Chicago Health
Mental Health
Live Poll
Do you support prioritizing non-police clinicians over officers for local mental health crisis response calls?
Chicago Will Expand Mental Health Crisis Team Hours
Residents in need of non-police crisis support will soon have access to expanded weekday response hours.
Diseases
Survivor Will Run Chicago Marathon for Cancer Research
A two-time breast cancer survivor will run 26.2 miles to raise funds and reclaim physical strength.
Substance Abuse
Live Poll
Should your community prioritize specialized housing facilities for unhoused residents?
Chicago Shelter Uses Trauma-Informed Design to Aid Care
A Rogers Park facility integrates architecture with social support to help address the needs of unhoused residents.
Children’s Health
Live Poll
Do you prioritize national hospital rankings when choosing medical facilities for your children?
Lurie Children’s Hospital Earned Top Honor Roll Status
The Chicago facility was named among the nation's best pediatric hospitals for 2026-2027.
