Health Archives

People Will Die’: Illinois Hospital Workers, State Senator Lakesia Collins Demand State Action to Keep Safety Net Hospitals Open

The Chicago Defender - September 15, 2026

New study shows half of state hospitals at risk reducing staff, cutting services, or closing, safety net hospitals most vulnerable SEIU Healthcare Illinois members demand...

PBC Awareness, NFP Brings Chicago Community Together for International PBC Day

The Chicago Defender - September 14, 2026

Chicago nonprofit creates a space for individuals living with rare autoimmune liver disease to find education, advocacy, support and community Individuals living with Primary Biliary Cholangitis...

Black Americans Have Doubts About the U.S. Food System, New Word In Black Survey Finds

Site Editor - September 10, 2026

By: Jennifer Porter GoreBlack Americans are intensely aware of the connection between food and health but face economic and structural barriers that limit what...

PATS Program citywide relaunch to enlist 1,000 churches to pray around 1,000 Chicago Schools

The Chicago Defender - September 5, 2026

Pastor Chris Harris will announce the 2026–2027 “One Hour of Power” campaign at a September 5th press conference at Bright Star Church Chicago, followed...

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference?

Site Editor - August 17, 2026

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What's the Difference? Medicare and Medicaid may sound alike, but they are two very different health care programs. The biggest difference? Medicare...

Study shows advances in cancer treatment off limits to lower income patients

The Chicago Defender - August 6, 2026

Study shows advances in cancer treatment off limits to many due to staggering costs topping More than $100K a Year Highest costs for patients...

Trump Administration demands hospitals share emergency room records

Atlanta Daily World - July 27, 2026

A tiny federal agency in the Trump Administration tasked with protecting the public from injuries caused by lawn mowers and coffeemakers is demanding that...

Loretto Hospital Hosts Vital Blood Drive to Support Chicago’s African American Community

Site Editor - July 23, 2026

Loretto Hospital hosted its 12th annual blood drive on Friday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the sixth floor of the hospital,...

Thousands of Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it.

Atlanta Daily World - July 7, 2026

Jude Pare and his partner, Diane Tix, live in rural Minnesota until temperatures dip below freezing, when they take refuge in Arizona for the...

City of Chicago wins challenge to federal rule threatening Affordable Care Act coverage

The Chicago Defender - June 17, 2026

District judge blocks 2025 ACA Rule due to lack of sufficient data and inadequate agency justification. The City of Chicago today announced a significant victory...