Latest Health News From The Illinois Newsroom Team
Trans community fears losing access to gender-affirming care as Trump makes comeback
As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, The 21st show discusses how the transgender community and providers who provide gender-affirming care are preparing for another Trump presidency.

IVF patients in Illinois worry, feel uncertain about access and treatments as Trump returns to office
Donald Trump said that he would protect access to IVF and require insurance companies to expand coverage, but some advocates and IVF patients in Illinois have mixed emotions and feelings as a new Republican-led administration takes control later this month.

Reproductive rights advocates concerned about access to abortion and contraceptives under Trump
As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, The 21st Show discusses what abortion and reproductive care providers and officials in Illinois are doing to prepare for another Trump administration.

State Rep. Kelly Cassidy discusses Illinois protections for reproductive, transgender healthcare
As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, State Rep. Kelly Cassidy discusses Illinois’s protections for reproductive, transgender healthcare on the 21st show as a new administration takes over.

Recent Alzheimer’s advancements leave Black and Latino patients behind
There are more treatments available that can help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, but not everyone is reaping the benefits of this. Older Black and Latino Midwesterners are often left out.

Respiratory illnesses on the rise in Illinois, hospitals outline new policies in response
The Illinois Department of Public Health says that Illinoisans face an increased chance of exposure to seasonal illnesses as families are gathering to celebrate the holidays and hospitals around the state are administering new rules in order to combat the spread.

Caregivers play a crucial role in the health care system. But their needs are often unmet
Family caregivers play an important role in the well-being of older adults and can help in their recovery after an illness or hospitalization. But communication between the health care system and caregivers it often lacking.

Whooping cough cases on the rise in Champaign County
Public health officials say there have been 26 cases of pertussis reported in Champaign County this year, primarily among high school and college students.

More of the nation’s milk supply will be tested for bird flu under a new federal rule
The new strategy aims to pinpoint where bird flu exists in the U.S. and halt its spread. There have been hundreds of cases in cattle and dozens in humans.

Illinois ranks fourth for whooping cough cases nationwide
As of the end of November, 1,902 whooping cough infections were reported in Illinois this year.

How RFK Jr.’s health proposals could affect Illinois
The federal health department nominee has a history of spreading false information, but he could find a partner in Illinois on food regulations

E. coli and listeria have forced multiple large food recalls. Here’s what to know
Millions of pounds of food have been pulled off of shelves across the country in recent months due to health concerns.