Chicago has distributed over 1,000 Stop the Bleed kits to various locations, enabling public emergency responses to severe bleeding incidents. The city also provides training as part of its Safe Chicago program.

The measles outbreak at a Chicago migrant shelter has ended, with no new cases since April 20, following a public health response and vaccination effort.

New studies presented at a conference suggest that HPV vaccinations can significantly reduce cancer risk in males and highlight the importance of early vaccination, with a growing number of young men getting vaccinated.

A jury found Zantac not responsible for a woman's cancer, while Pfizer settled over 10,000 cases related to Zantac's alleged cancer risks. More trials are upcoming.

Planned Parenthood provides abortion pills by mail in Illinois through a mobile app, facilitating easier access and privacy for reproductive healthcare.

Mosquitoes in Illinois have tested positive for West Nile virus earlier than last year, prompting public health warnings and preventive measures against the disease.

The CDC and Chicago health departments contained a measles outbreak at a shelter through vaccines and rapid response, limiting cases to 57, avoiding a larger crisis.

Illinois officials highlight mental health initiatives, including the Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative and upcoming BEACON portal for public mental health services, during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Illinois debates a bill to move from punishing to treating drug use in pregnancy, facing opposition from a state’s attorney but finding support among healthcare groups advocating for compassionate approaches.

After COVID-19 and cancer damaged his lungs, University of Chicago police captain Arthur Gillespie received a landmark double lung transplant at Northwestern Medicine.

A former lawyer, Craig Pierce, and his wife were awarded $41 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit after he suffered a stroke due to healthcare providers' negligence in managing his anticoagulant.

The Illinois Department of Public Health launches a Lyme Disease Awareness campaign, urging residents to prevent tick bites and promptly remove ticks to reduce disease risk.

An 89-year-old woman is suing GSK and Boehringer Ingelheim, claiming Zantac caused her cancer. The companies deny the allegations, citing lack of scientific proof.