Nurses and doctors at Ludeman Developmental Center in Park Forest protest over a new parking policy that as led to towed vehicles.
Nurses, doctors at Park Forest health center push back on parking policy: ‘This is not OK’
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Dairy workers’ cats died from bird flu, but it’s not clear how they got infected
Two cats that belonged to Michigan dairy workers died after being infected with bird flu. But it’s still not clear how the animals got sick or whether they spread the virus to people in the household, a new study shows.
Heartland Alliance Health staying open, after receiving last-minute funding
Heartland Alliance Health will remain open after annoucing plans to close its clinics in Englewood and Uptown and three food pantries earlier this month. A notice on Heartland’s website says: “We have exciting news! We are staying OPEN!!” The website says Heartland is contacting those who already received notice that the provider was closing, and […]
Endeavor Health settles final 23 pending cases involving former gynecologist Dr. Fabio Ortega, accused of sexually abusing patients
Endeavor Health has settled the last batch of pending suits filed against it by patients who alleged abuse by Dr. Fabio Ortega.
More than 150 workers at Kindred Hospitals in Edgewater, Sycamore losing jobs as hospitals close
The numbers include those who declined jobs at other Kindred facilities, a spokesperson said.
Oak Forest session offers first aid training for mental health situations
A free Mental Health First Aid training session is offered for those who want to help those mental health issues and substance abuse.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on IVF. Here’s what you should know about the procedure
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aiming to reduce the costs of in vitro fertilization, a medical procedure that helps people facing infertility build their families.
RFK Jr. says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
To earn the vote he needed to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a promise: He would not change the nation’s current vaccination schedule. But on Tuesday, he vowed to investigate the schedule that prevents measles, polio and other dangerous diseases.
Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for ‘radical transparency’ from government
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to study how to expand access to in vitro fertilization and make it more affordable.
Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here’s what you need to know
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday, and eight people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with measles.