6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

By Tom Kunst, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

VNA Health Opens 5th Clinic In Aurora

VNA Health Care expect the new clinic to serve 17,000 patients over the next two years, officials said.

Spring Allergy Season is Here: How to Manage Your Symptoms Effectively

CVS Pharmacy shares tips on staying ahead of symptoms to enjoy the season

Three Strategies to Help Support Your Health as We “Spring” Forward

By Dr. Abbie Miller, a market Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

See How Aurora Hospitals Fare In New Safety Grade Report

The Leapfrog Group graded 3,000 general hospitals on how well they prevent medical errors, accidents and infections.

1 Dead In Home Invasion Shooting, Police Kill Armed Suspect: Sheriff

A male victim was shot to death in Plano before police pursued a vehicle believed to be involved into Aurora, and fatally shot the suspect.

Emergency Blood Shortage In IL, Donations Wanted At Aurora Center

All blood types are needed, with O-positive and O-negative being the most in-demand, Versiti Blood Center said in a release.

Four Health Tips to Help Make the Most of Mother’s Day

Dr. Donna O’Shea, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health, UnitedHealthcare

How Healthy Is Kane County: By The Numbers

Researchers, who based the study on 2017-2021 health data, analyzed U.S. counties on dozens of factors.

Blood Donations Drop To Emergency Levels: Where To Donate In Aurora

The emergency blood shortage comes as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years, the Red Cross said.

Mask Up: Rush Copley Takes Steps To Prevent COVID-19, Flu Spread

Visitors, patients and staff at all three Rush campuses are once again required to wear masks in certain areas of buildings.

Aurora Hospital Named Among Best For Maternity Care By New Report

The Aurora hospital was one of 16 in Illinois to receive a best-performing ranking for maternity care.

How Well Off Are Kane County's Moms And Children?

A new report showing the counties with the most and least disadvantages in Illinois suggests that Kane County fares better than many.

Edward-Elmhurst Health welcomes Ashley Muhr, DO

Ashley Muhr, DO, a family medicine physician, has joined Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group.

Report reveals importance of social connection among older Americans

By Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual

Mentoring Center For At-Risk Teens Opens In Aurora

The center, located on Aurora's east side, opened Tuesday after it sat vacant for five years after a fire damaged the building in 2018.

Students donate hand-sewn children's books to Edward Hospital

Students at Indian Prairie School District’s Still Middle School donated books to Edward Foundation’s Pediatric Child Life Program.

Rush Copley, Ascension Mercy Get 'A' In New Hospital Safety Grades

Two Aurora hospitals, Rush Copley Medical Center and Ascencion Mercy, were two area hospitals that received ratings from The Leapfrog Group.

EEH: Aurora man sets goal of running a marathon after hip replacement

Terry McGinn, 70, continues to build on his workout regime one year after his surgery.

American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Sept. 25 in Aurora

Edward-Elmhurst Health is a sponsor and Elmhurst Hospital's Dr. Kimberley Darey is Chair of this year's event.

Northwestern Medicine Grant Initiative Directly Impacts Aurora

Funding provided to 49 agencies in Northern Illinois

EMH Foundation scholarship awarded to Aurora resident, Marmion grad

Mitchell Nieweglowski, a 2019 graduate of Marmion Academy, is pursuing a degree in biochemistry in preparation for medical school.

Free Health Fest Coming To Prisco Center This Weekend

The community health fair, hosted by Rep. Barbara Hernandez, will feature food giveaways, free screenings and community resources.

$9.2M Grant To Fund New Gateway Foundation Recovery Home

The Aurora-based provider of addiction treatment services received the money to build the 32-bed center from an Illinois capital grant.

Kane County Health Department To Host 15th Annual Aurora Health Fair

At the upcoming event, visitors can get vaccines, see fitness demos, grab healthy snacks and attend a farmers market.

Aurora Teens Can Work Out For Free This Summer At Planet Fitness

Teens between the ages of 14 and 19 can work out for free starting May 16. Planet Fitness has two locations in Aurora.

17th Annual Aurora Health Festival Days Away

Screenings, including for blood chemistry, glucose and body mass index, will be part of the event's offerings.

New Aurora Hospital Safety Grades: Rush Copley Gets 'A,' AMITA Get 'B'

Rush Copley Medical Center and AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center Aurora are among centers rated by The Leapfrog Group, a watchdog nonprofit.

EEH physician weightlifting for personal growth and patient motivation

Doug Tran, M.D., an internal medicine physician in Naperville, will compete in the 2022 National Masters Weightlifting Championships.

'Best Water In State' Award Goes To Aurora

After winning a "Best Water in the County" award, Aurora has moved on to win the top state competition for best water in Illinois.

Edward Foundation awards scholarships to student volunteers

Scholarship recipients are from and attend high schools in Aurora, Bolingbrook, Lisle, Naperville and Plainfield.

Edward Foundation awards $26,000 in nursing scholarships

Two Aurora residents -- Faith Almieri, RN and Prerna Malhotra, RN -- are among the 13 scholarship recipients.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Aurora Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Kane County.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Aurora Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Kane County and across IL.

Free N95 Masks Available At Meijer Stores: Find One Near Aurora

Meijer, with a location in Aurora, became one of the first chains in the Midwest to begin offering the free N95 masks Monday.

Free Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic, Flu Shots Offered In Aurora Saturday

The clinic, offered by IDPH, will offer first and second COVID-19 shots along with boosters at the Grace Community Christian Church.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Aurora Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Kane County.

Drive-Thru Vax Clinic Coming To West Aurora D129 School

Nurses at the upcoming clinic will focus on administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Aurora Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Kane County and across IL.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.