The Will County Health Department has confirmed a positive case of measles in Will County, and the Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating the case to identify those who may have been exposed.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and can occur at any age, but there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of developing the disease, including leading a healthy lifestyle and getting tested for the disease.
Troy Township and the Illinois Department on Aging SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) are bringing an educational seminar “Understanding Medicare: Medicare Information, Updates and Open Enrollment.” Free for all Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers, the seminar will be presented...
The Will County Health Department will host five Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Markets between March and July. The Mobile Markets are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. on March 21, April 18, May 16,...
The CDC has released updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV, with a focus on vaccination, treatment, and staying home when sick.
UrbanMD, a new health and wellness show, is set to launch on FoxSoul and ImpactTV in April for National Minority Health Awareness Month, promoting diversity and addressing health disparities.
The U.S. government has a long and mostly successful history of responding to national health crises, from funding Operation Warp Speed to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines, to establishing the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness in response to the anthrax attacks of 2001.
The CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for adults ages 65 years and older to receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose. The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease...
Serious Illness Care, also known as palliative care, is offered to people who are experiencing advanced, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses, including cardiac serious illnesses. Services include pain related to malignancy and symptom management, care coordination, and support for family members.
The Obesity Bill of Rights is the culmination of a yearlong, meticulous fact-finding effort involving experts and communities, marking a crucial turning point in the battle against the United States’ most pervasive and expensive chronic disease.
In response to a...
John F. Kennedy Middle School eighth-grader Sofia Mercado wrote a letter to Civil Rights advocate Edith Lee-Payne, prompting her to visit the school and speak to the entire eighth-grade class about her experiences in the Civil Rights movement.