Loyola University Medical Center
Burned Lyric Opera Performer Goes Home From Hospital, Should Heal Quickly
Six months from now, the Lyric Opera accident that left fire-breathing stilt-walker Wesley Daniel with second-degree burns on his neck will likely be only a “bad memory,” Daniel’s doctor said Thursday.
We’re Number One! Chicago Tops In Calls For Bed Bug Problems
We just can’t seem to get rid of those pesky and itchy bed bugs. In fact, the city of Chicago is number one when it comes to customers calling for treatment.
Early, Hard-Hitting Start For Flu Season This Year
Experts were predicting a longer and stronger flu season this year.
Gun-Wielding Suspect Killed By Maywood Cop
The 20-year-old Maywood man was pronounced dead at Loyola University Medical Center a short time after an officer shot him once in the chest inside an apartment building about 4:30 p.m., authorities said.
Over-The-Counter Meds Prompt Dangerous Allergic Reaction For Local Boy
It can cause blindness and make skin all over your body fall off, and doctors say it’s an illness that can be triggered by taking something as simple as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. It’s called Stevens Johnson Syndrome.
Northwestern Memorial Ranks 12th On List Of Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report placed Northwestern Memorial Hospital as the 12th on its list for best medical centers in the country this year.
Cancer Vaccines See Growing Success
Many people once considered a cancer diagnosis a death sentence. Several years ago, cancer vaccines were promising, and now some are even approved by the FDA. So are we closer to a cure? CBS 2′s Mary Kay Kleist reports.
Two Local Residents Part Of Record Kidney Donation Chain
A single good deed helped save the lives of 30 people. Two Chicago area residents are among 60 people who took part in the longest kidney transplant chain ever.
Mom’s Quick Thinking After Daughter Scalded Prevented More Severe Burns
What would you do if your child got scalded by boiling hot water? Local doctors say you need to know, because it happens more often than you think.
Report Looks At Babies Who Weighed Under A Pound At Birth, Survived
The online journal Pediatrics is releasing a report Monday on medical miracles – babies weighing less than a pound a birth.
Turkey Fryer Accident Leaves Mount Prospect Man Severely Burned
One minute, a Mount Prospect man was cooking a turkey. The next, his leg was burning in bubbling, hot oil. CBS 2′s Pamela Jones talks with the accident victim.
Hospitals Facing Shortages Of Vital Medicines
This year, 213 drugs – including many life-saving medications – have been very hard to get. At least 15 deaths nationwide are being blamed on the drug shortage.
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