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Illinois expands Medicaid coverage for mothers

— April 13, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois will now provide Medicaid benefits to eligible mothers for up to 12 months postpartum, a major extension from the previous 60-day limit. Gov. J.B. Pritzker…

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Heart attack vs. stroke: Balancing the risks
— April 12, 2021

DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent article on statins/strokes piqued my interest since you mentioned that statins might cause hemorrhagic strokes. My husband had a hemorrhagic stroke in 2014,…
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Why such frequent bathroom visits?
— March 22, 2021

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 91-year-old male who makes frequent visits to the bathroom to urinate. I am in good health and I wonder what causes this. Where does all that liquid come from?…
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Can mushroom microdose help with depression?
— March 15, 2021

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am battling depression and have a question about psilocybin. I stopped taking Effexor for my depression because I did not like the side effects. I also tried SAM-e,…
How to spot questionable medical advice on social media
— January 29, 2021

As the world continues to struggle with the the coronavirus, misinformation about how to deal with it are spreading, too. You might have seen false treatment about COVID-19 cures, such…

Pritzker signs legislation for reopening of Westlake Hospital
— April 7, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation last week that provides a path to reopen the Westlake Hospital in Cook County. Senate Bill 168 will expand medical resources and services in the…
Health care reform legislation passes state House
— March 19, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House passed a massive health care reform bill Thursday, March 18 marking the passage of the final of four legislative agenda pillars outlined by the Illinois…
Is social media impacting your mental health?
— February 22, 2021

Over the last year, social media has proven to be an important tool for connecting with loved ones, keeping busy, and staying connected with the world — even more than ever before….