Darien Home Healthcare

12/07/2025

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The FDA has approved a new treatment, sold under the name Anzupgo and containing a drug called delgocitinib, as the first skin cream for adults with long-term or chronic hand eczema (CHE), which affects about 1 in every 10 people globally.

11/23/2025

Medicare Advantage plans can feel like a great deal — until you need care.
Every week we see patients who believe they have “full coverage,” only to discover their Medicare Advantage plan denies services, limits visit frequency, or requires lengthy authorizations that delay care.

Traditional Medicare remains the gold standard for access to home health services. With Original Medicare, your doctor orders the care you need — and you receive it without hidden restrictions.

Medicare Advantage, a program designed to offer seniors health insurance through private companies, is facing criticism for allegedly engaging in deceptive p...

11/21/2025

The U.S. Department of Education has formally eliminated nursing from its recognized professional degree categories. This decision is expected to have wide-ranging consequences for academic programs and healthcare staffing statewide. Further clarification from state agencies is anticipated.

The Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill" excludes nursing from graduate degree programs deemed as 'professional.' The move impacts loan funding, healthcare delivery, and patient care access.

11/08/2025

11/02/2025

Don't forget, it's that time of the year again! Don't hit that snooze button tomorrow because we're falling back an hour tonight! Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, folks!

It's also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms!

11/02/2025

09/30/2025

You may have been exposed to measles if you visited Aldi in Crestwood, IL on Wednesday, September 24 from 5:00PM to 7:30 PM CST. Learn more: https://ow.ly/rSeJ50X4BFj.

Unvaccinated individuals who do not have a health care provider are encouraged to contact Cook County Health at 312-864-1111 to schedule a vaccination appointment.

06/21/2025

Suburban Chicago Cooling Centers Outside of Cook County

Older adults, young children, and those with chronic conditions are especially vulnerable in high heat. Stay cool and stay safe.

06/21/2025

Extreme heat poses serious health risks. Stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and check on vulnerable individuals.

Suburban Cook County Cooling Centers

06/21/2025

Chicago Cooling Centers

As healthcare professionals 🩺, we urge everyone to be mindful of the heat 🌞. Prevention is key—stay cool 🧊, stay hydrated 💧, and stay informed 📢.

03/05/2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members, acc…

02/27/2025

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The canceled meeting comes just days after a CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting was abruptly postponed.