Athletico Physical Therapy of Oregon recently welcomed Dr. Pam Plachno back to Oregon to provide patient care.

In its first year of Illinois hospital ownership, Prime Healthcare touts $104 million of investment and saving 13,000 jobs.

Two rural Illinois counties now largely depend on OSF HealthCare for reproductive services, but its policies limit the care it can provide.

Employee should not have been fired in 2021 when seeking exemption for COVID-19 vaccination mandate, EEOC alleges.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Mick Welding to discuss the latest construction updates at Morrison Community Hospital, the addition of two new surgeons, and what it all means for local healthcare moving forward.

Work on Valley View Dental’s addition should be completed in September.

People turned out for No Kings protests in several locations across Will County on Saturday.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has renovated the former rehabilitation services suite at 100 Gore Road in Morris into medical offices, bringing additional services to a single location.

The shift could restore treatment options for menopausal women who were discouraged from using hormone replacement therapy, even when they might benefit

Illinois Department of Public Health reports that Illinois fire departments responded to 9,860 carbon monoxide-related calls across the state in 2024 alone.

State Sen. Meg Loughran said Women’s History Month was the “perfect time to gather” and celebrate the women who “fought for us to have fuller and healthier lives.”

The CGH Sleep Center in Sterling was recognized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Board of Directors for 25 consecutive years of accreditation, the organization announced Wednesday.

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon will go live April 1 with an “Epic upgrade”, transitioning to the Epic electronic medical record.

A growing trend on social media promotes the idea that going barefoot is more “natural” and beneficial for foot health. But according to Dr. Brandon Gumbiner, a podiatric surgeon with OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, the risks often outweigh the perceived benefits.

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital is advancing its plans to build a second hospital in Downers Grove

The Rochelle Community Hospital Foundation and the Rochelle Area Community Foundation on March 10 announced the establishment of a new Community Cancer Resources fund.

The group will meet every Monday, April through October, at 9 a.m. at the walking path near Peoria Avenue and River Street in Dixon.

The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing inward or outward or complains of foot pain they can be seen at this clinic.

At just 35 years old, Derrick Hall required emergency bypass surgery after physicians discovered unexpectedly severe coronary disease.

Riverside Healthcare recently completed naming all the winners of the 2025 DAISY Award. The monthly award recognizes nurses who were nominated by patients for their excellent care.

Most of the Democrats running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat believe the rising cost of living is the greatest issue facing constituents – but some candidates have other priorities.

The candidates challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat differ with him about the top issue facing constituents.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois and Cook County have erased more than $2 billion in medical debt combined for over a million residents through a partnership with a nonprofit that buys medical debt for pennies on the dollar.

Speakers at the Plainfield expo will discuss the many stages of women’s health with a focus on menopause and nutrition.

With the help of a million-dollar anonymous donation, The National Alliance on Mental Illness McHenry County is opening a community hub that provides free mental health assistance.

From Capitol News Illinois: Advocates for health care providers that treat low-income and uninsured patients are pressuring state lawmakers to pass legislation they say would prevent drug manufacturers from restricting access to discounted medications

Scientific research has revealed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year, the American Heart Association said

The Bolingbrook Health Center's recent expansion provides additional on-site prenatal and maternal health services.

From Capitol News Illinois: Citing high prescription drug prices, lawmakers and activists are reviving a dormant push to create an Illinois prescription drug affordability board

OSF HealthCare has announced that Stephanie Amor‑Arteaga, APRN, will be joining the care team at the OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Amboy, expanding access to primary care for individuals and families in the community.

A certified nursing assistant accused of sexually assaulting a physically and intellectually disabled resident at a health care facility will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance, a judge ruled Wednesday

Every certified Health Department has a three-to-five-year Community Health Improvement Plan, which outlines how the Health Department and community will address top health priorities.

The CGH Health Foundation partnered with the Erie-Prophetstown girls basketball program for the inaugural “Hoops for Heart” event Jan. 22 at the Erie High School gym.

Largely due to AI, hospitals across northern Illinois face escalating cyberattacks, including data breaches like OSF’s, and ransomware that forces systems offline

Will County residents Tessa Quinlan of Mokena and Jen Ivey of Lockport have been helping families with special needs loved ones connect with qualified caregivers for the past eight years through Facebook.

From Capitol News Illinois: Surrounded by states with abortion restrictions, Illinois has become a destination for patients from across the country since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022

Sharon Zobel, who brought three decades of nursing and leadership experience when she joined Silver Cross as a nursing manager in 2020.

The program offers full-time paid employment with all required training to safely and compassionately provide care for patients, while also preparing participants for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam.

Dillan Vancil: Congress should stop using band‑aid bailouts and fix trade policy so farmers are not collateral damage every time there’s a trade war. Read Vancil's full questionnaire here

UPS wants to reduce low-profit deliveries and is is offering package drivers $150,000 voluntary buyouts.

The “Women’s Wellness Closet” will provide one free bundle of menstrual and personal care products every 30 days – while supplies last – to Lockport Township residents of all ages based on need.

Democratic front-runners in the primary race for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat sparred over campaign donations and weighed in on space aliens at a Monday debate hosted by Fox 32.

The services will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Gov. JB Pritzker will present his eighth budget on Wednesday and outline a plan to deal with limited revenue growth and significant uncertainty over the future of federal funding for the state

OSF HealthCare will host two community blood drives later this month in eastern La Salle County.

The Rochelle Community Hospital Foundation hosted a Valentine’s Brunch at The REC Center on Thursday for local couples who have been married for 50 years or more.

“It was a big year of change,” said OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine President Jackie Kernan when reflecting on the Catholic health system's Jan. 1, 2025, takeover of KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Rochelle Community Hospital celebrated National Wear Red Day on Feb. 6. February is American Heart Month, and RCH staff wore red to raise heart health awareness and celebrate the heart-related services it provides the community.

Marcus Lewis on top priorities for Congress: Revitalization of the first district with the infusion of new business investment with MAGA/America First Policies. Read his full questionnaire here

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is expanding its women’s health team with the addition of Dr. Teressa Alexander and Dr. Armando San Juan to the OB/GYN clinic at Commerce Towers in Dixon.