Health
3 months ago | Alex Parker
Gov. Pat Quinn signed a law banning the sterilization of disabled adults without a court order. Advocates are calling it a civil rights victory.
3 months ago | Alex Parker
The Cook County hospital system could boost its 2010 revenue by as much as $60 million, but still faces county budget cuts of up to $52 million. That's because a sales-tax rollback may cut spending county-wide.
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
Nearly 80 percent of Chicago men who have been arrested test positive for illegal drugs - the worst record of 10 major cities studied in a recent White House report. Experts say easy access to drugs is one factor that puts Chicago at the top of the list.
3 months ago | Alex Parker
More than 100 health experts gathered at Rush University Medical Center for a conference that highlighted the need for more education on breastfeeding among black mothers.
3 months ago | Adeshina O. Emmanuel Jr.
3 months ago | Alex Parker
3 months ago | Alex Parker
More than a dozen area hospitals are in talks to work together to become more energy efficient. The Chicago Green Healthcare Initiative would reduce emissions and make health care more sustainable.
3 months ago | Alex Parker
South Side residents shared their concerns about health care in Cook County with county health system board members. Board members listened, but also asked tough questions.
3 months ago | Alex Parker
3 months ago | Alex Parker
A Daily News investigation found a loophole allows some group homes to operate in Illinois without adhering to state standards or monitoring, though they care for a fragile mental health population. Key legislators are calling for changes in the law.
3 months ago | Alex Parker
