The IDHP warns of early West Nile virus in Illinois, urging residents to take precautions during Mosquito Control Awareness Week after finding the virus in local mosquitos and birds.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the FDA’s position on medication abortion, impacting states like Illinois; AG Raoul praised the decision and pledged to protect reproductive rights.

Ascension health care network was hit by a ransomware attack, with patient data stolen from some servers while their main health records system remained secure.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 10 other states are urging the FTC for stricter oversight on health care mergers involving private equity, concerned about higher costs and lower care quality.

Research at a medical conference suggests a less aggressive treatment approach for ovarian, esophageal cancers, and Hodgkin lymphoma could be effective.

The Illinois Department of Public Health declared the end of the largest measles outbreak in Northeast Illinois since 1990, with no new cases reported in over 42 days.

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.