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More on unlicensed group homes

2 years ago | Alex Parker

U of C prof awarded Medal of Freedom

Professor Janet Rowley is a groundbreaking human geneticist who focuses on cancer research. She is among 16 winners of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

2 years ago | Adeshina O. Emmanuel Jr.

Text and drive? It's a bad idea.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Exclusive: Loophole allows 'flop houses' for mentally ill

A loophole in state law allows group homes to care for fragile, mentally ill residents without state regulation or supervision. One man who walked away from a home on the South Side was missing for 18 days.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Wednesday health news round up

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Blood drive to help victims of genetic disorder

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Safety uncertain at Children's Hospital heliport, residents say

Experts hired by the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents say the state should reject plans for a heliport atop the new Children’s Memorial Hospital.

2 years ago | Peter Sachs

FOX News takes aim at U of C's Urban Health Initiative

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Surgical museum probes art of anatomy

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Children's Hospital makes case for helicopter pad

Children's Memorial Hospital wants a heliport at its new Streeterville location. Area residents say its too dangerous. Both groups have their say this week in a series of public hearings.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Procurement amendment shelved until September

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Monday health news round up

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Plan for proposed Streeterville heliport up for debate

Hearings on Children's Memorial Hospital's plan for a heliport at its new Streeterville location will take place next week.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Health board wary of procurement amendment

A proposed amendment to the county's procurement code has health system leaders concerned. It would require the county board and president to sign off on large purchases, over which the health system currently has authority.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

County health board moves to shore up Provident budget

Seeking to stem the closure of beds at Provident Hospital, health system board members said today they will seek county approval to transfer nearly $5 million to the hospital. Also, the board announced the hiring of three top officials.

2 years ago | Alex Parker