Medically Fragile Children

Many children with severe disabilities live at home with their families, but their parents say recent Medicaid budget cuts could end up costing the state a lot more money. We share some of your thoughts in Viewer Mail.
Illinois' most medically fragile kids are among the many state residents impacted by upcoming budget cuts. But parents are fighting back saying the cuts will actually cost the state more. Eddie Arruza has the story.
Leading architects from Chicago and around the world are calling on the city to preserve the historic Prentice Women's Hospital. We have the latest.
What is hypochondria? And how should doctors treat people who suffer from excessive worrying about their health? The author of a book exploring this topic joins us.
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is suffering from a mood disorder; that's what his office announced on Thursday. We explore what a "mood disorder" is and how it can interfere with personal and professional relationships.

Affordable Care Act

We asked for your thoughts about the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.
The U.S. Supreme Court upholds President Obama's law requirement that most Americans have health insurance. We have details and analysis of the landmark legal decision.
We hear what health care and health insurance professionals have to say about the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act.
We examine the local fallout from the Supreme Court's health care ruling. What's next for Illinois, and how does it impact statewide races? Paris Schutz has the latest.
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We discuss the political impact of the health care ruling, and how it will all play out in November.
One day till the Supreme Court lays down the law on the president's health care legislation. How bold or political will the court be? We break down the issues.
When it comes to AIDS, Illinois is fifth nationwide in its number of diagnoses. We talk with the director of the Department of Public Health about his efforts to improve that number.
It's the first day of summer and the sunbathers are out in force. What steps should be taken to protect your skin, and what are some warning signs of cancer? We hear from local dermatologists.

Illinois Medicaid Cuts

We asked for your thoughts about Illinois Medicaid cuts. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.
Gov. Pat Quinn signs a package of bills to save Medicaid from financial collapse. But the result is steep cuts to many in Illinois who rely on the coverage. Ash-har Quraishi has the details.
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the controversial Affordable Care Act is expected in the next two weeks. A noted law professor and a health care specialist join us with their thoughts on how the justices may rule, and the implications of the decision.
 

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