Wellness House set anchor in Hinsdale 35 years ago and has served more than 50,000 people in that time.
Category: Health
Women-owned studios are uniquely shaping Chicago’s wellness scene with ‘collaboration over competition’
For four fitness studios, collaboration is the heartbeat of their business, proving that growth doesn’t have to come at the expense of connection.
Palos Hospital sonographer has spent decades looking into matters of the heart
Since high school when she had to trace a drop of blood through the body, Ida Urbano, 62, has been “fascinated by the heart.”
Today in History: US declares public health emergency over coronavirus
On Jan. 31, 2020, the United States declared a public health emergency over the new coronavirus, and President Donald Trump signed an order to temporarily bar entry to foreign nationals, other than immediate family of U.S. citizens, who traveled in China in the preceding 14 days.
For first time in 92 years, Walgreens suspends quarterly dividend amid financial struggles
The change comes amid struggles for the Deerfield-based retail pharmacy giant. Walgreens announced plans in October to shutter 1,200 stores over the next three years.
‘What we’re doing works’: Boxing gym opens in Mokena for those battling addiction
Keith Werfelman opened BVL Boxing Solutions, a gym for those battling addiction, Jan. 15 in his hometown of Mokena.
Endeavor Health laying off workers, eliminating psychiatric inpatient services at Northwest Community Hospital
About 100 workers at Northwest Community will be affected by the change at the Arlington Heights hospital.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
In a contentious confirmation hearing to be the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about how he would reform Medicaid or Medicare, the government health care programs used by millions of disabled, poor and older Americans.
Federal funding freeze leaves Northwest Indiana recipients uncertain
Tuesday morning was filled with a “lack of clarity and uncertainty” at Meals on Wheels Northwest Indiana as information came in about a federal funding freeze, said CEO Ryan Elinkowski.
Advocate Health Care closing all 47 of its clinics inside Illinois Walgreens stores
One or two medical office assistants work at each of the clinics, along with additional clinicians who support virtual care, and Advocate is working to find alternate roles for those employees, Advocate said in a statement.