Immunocompromised People Produce Fewer Antibodies When Vaccinated, May Need Boosters
ST. LOUIS — As new coronavirus infections continue to climb and fast-spreading variants sweep the U.S., millions of Americans with autoimmune diseases are at risk.
Drop In Childhood Immunizations Worries Pediatricians
COLUMBIA, Mo. — In the decades he’s spent as a pediatrician, Dr. Christopher Wilhelm has never had to treat a child with rubella. “People have
Former US Sen. Adlai Stevenson III, 90, Dead From Dementia
CHICAGO — Former U.S. Sen. Adlai Stevenson III of Illinois has died at his home on Chicago’s North Side. He was 90. The Chicago Sun-Times
Jesse Jackson’s Wife Headed Home From Hospital After COVID
CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s wife will be released from a Chicago hospital where she has been treated for COVID-19. A statement Friday from
Gov. Pritzker Vows To Protect Abortion Rights In Illinois
CHICAGO — Illinois’ governor says he’s “very concerned” about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to block a new Texas law banning most abortions in
Amid Rising COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Nurses Face Increasing Risk Of Burnout
IOWA CITY — Bridget Otto has been dreading watching her hospital COVID unit fill up once again. “The last shift that I was there, we
Midwest Food Bank, Red Cross Assist Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts; Ameren Crews Head To Louisiana
Central Illinois agencies are chipping in to assist relief efforts in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida. Midwest Food Bank, American Red Cross, and Ameren Illinois will
Colleges Preparing Nursing Graduates For Stressful Work Environment
CARTERVILLE — The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful on everyone, but health care workers may be affected more than anyone. Some nurses are burnt out
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