Health
While the 2001 Safe Haven law has saved 53 babies, 57 have been dumped illegally. And 30 died. A Chicago family received a heroism award today for saving one baby from a garbage can.
2 months ago | Alex Parker
Dramatic cuts are expected in Chicago's budget for its mental health centers. Commissioner Terry Mason says he feels like 'I'm in the school of make do'.
2 months ago | Alex Parker
2 months ago | Alex Parker
MRSA in prisons, health care rallies in the Loop, diabetes-causing fish and robots taking over hospital duties. A roundup of health news.
2 months ago | Alex Parker
The economy has added to a nursing shortage, which has seen a shortfall of about 9,000 nurses in the Chicago area already. By 2025, the Chicago area could need more than 11,000 more nurses.
2 months ago | Alex Parker
3 months ago | Alex Parker
Though Vice President Joe Biden announced a $1.2 billion stimulus package to move toward keeping electronic medical records, a number of Chicago health care institutions have been using them for years.
3 months ago | Alex Parker
3 months ago | Alex Parker
In 2007, St. Anthony Hospital was teetering on the brink of closure. Now, thanks to a dynamic CEO and the community barbecue pit out front, the hospital is thriving.
3 months ago | Alex Parker
3 months ago | Alex Parker
3 months ago | Alex Parker
3 months ago | Alex Parker
3 months ago | Alex Parker
The announcement that the University of Chicago Medical Center is seeking a new CEO is giving skeptical community members hope that broken relationships can be repaired and trust restored.
3 months ago | Alex Parker
3 months ago | Alex Parker
