By Tom Kunst, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois
By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is impacting the greater Chicago area, forecasters said, bringing unhealthy air quality.
The Mosquito Abatement District discovered West Nile-positive mosquitoes in a Skokie trap last week, officials announced.
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District discovered mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile Virus this week.
By Dr. Abbie Miller, a market Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois
The boil order issued reminds residents to boil tap water or avoid tap water.
As the mosquitoes population ramps up, the overall risk to humans remains low, officials said.
North Shore Senior Center invites residents to participate in an open, informative discussion about celebrating sexuality later in life
Dr. Donna O’Shea, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health, UnitedHealthcare
OB-GYN Dr. Joel Brasch admitted using veterinary catheters on female patients for years. State regulators suspended his license for 30 days.
Hospital officials said email and most phone services were restored, two weeks after their networks were breached.
Gus Granchalek will take over for Dave Rahija as President, Skokie Hospital. Rahija is now President, NS-EEH Medical Group Operations.
By Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual
The Orthopaedic & Spine Institute at Skokie Hospital jumped 20 spots, while the health system as a whole rose to No. 4 in Illinois.
Divy Kumar and 50 other students were selected out of 1,200 applicants for the Northwestern Medicine Summer Pre-Med Internship program.
Everyone who signs up for the gym franchise's High School Summer Pass program will be entered into a drawing for cash scholarships.
The Village of Skokie joins state, county and other local health departments lifting indoor mask and proof-of-vaccination orders February 28
Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Cook County and across IL.
Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Cook County and across IL.
Skokie households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Cook County and across IL.
Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Cook County and across IL.
Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Cook County.
Here's where to find COVID-19 testing sites in the north suburbs amid surging cases in the omicron wave.
Boosters available in Skokie help protect against infection with the omicron and delta variants and reduce symptoms for those infected.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Cook County.
Cook County has "high" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.
Using medical devices designed for animals poses a danger to the health and safety of patients, prosecutors said.
The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Cook County.
The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Cook County compares to the U.S.
Skokie is entering a second flu season amid a global pandemic. Luckily, there are plenty of places in town to get a flu shot.
Public health officials released vaccination data showing the east side of the village is significant more vaccinated than its west side.
It remains critical that individuals who are not fully vaccinated or who are immunocompromised continue practicing preventive measures.
Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Cook County.
None of the 71 breakthrough cases of coronavirus in Skokie since late April have required hospitalization, according to village staff.
Face coverings are now required in state buildings, and public health officials recommend indoor masks for the vaccinated in Cook County.
The voluntary recall affects more than two dozen products sold at 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, Walmart or Sam's Clubs nationwide.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.