Fitzsimmons Hospital Services

01/30/2018

Loyola Medicine plans to pay about $270 million to buy west suburban MacNeal Hospital from its giant for-profit owner that's exiting the Chicago-area market.

Loyola Medicine plans to pay about $270 million to buy west suburban MacNeal Hospital from its giant for-profit owner Tenet, which is exiting the Chicago-area market.

01/22/2018

Surgical services have been unavailable at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center since Dec. 28, when a chemical fume leak engulfed operating rooms and forced the relocation of several veterans already prepped for procedures. The hospital’s eight operating rooms are expected to reopen Wednesday, but the emergency department will likely remain closed for repairs until at least mid-February.

Damage related to Chicago's holiday cold snap closed the operating rooms at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and disrupted emergency services.

01/19/2018

A new blood test for early detection of eight cancers could become part of your annual physical and cost you just $500.

01/18/2018

The SCD EXPRESS™ Compression System is a clinically-proven modality for the prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE). The system consists of the SCD EXPRESS™ controller, non-disposable tubing and single patient use leg garments. The compression sleeve contains three bladders to deliver circumferential, sequential and gradient compression to ensure clearance of the deep veins without the risk of distal blood trapping. The sleeve is anatomically designed with adjustable sleeve closure offering a customized fit for each patient. The sleeves are available in thigh or knee length. Packaged in pairs. Visit the link below for more info:

The SCD EXPRESS™ Compression System is a clinically-proven modality for the prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE). The system consists of the SCD EXPRESS™ controller, non-disposable tubing and single patient use leg garments. The compression sleeve contains three b...

01/16/2018

The Global 3D Printing Medical Devices Market is expected to reach USD 1.88 Billion by 2022 from USD 0.75 Billion in 2016, at a C.A.G.R of 17.5%

01/16/2018

The Arizona Department of Health Services says hospitals statewide are experiencing long emergency wait times this flu season as cases have increased more than 700% compared to last year. Here's a reminder of where to go if you're hurt or ill:

01/15/2018

01/12/2018

Psychological stress is a well-known risk factor for illness, but how exactly does it make us sick? A new study has provided some interesting insight.

Have you ever put your illness down to stress? In a new study, researchers help to explain precisely how psychological stress makes us sick.

01/11/2018

Having chip in to shelter their patients hasn't caught on rapidly in , but city officials are starting to see more interest. The latest batch of hospitals finding housing for their chronically homeless patients—or planning to—include UChicago Medicine, Rush University Medical Center and Swedish Covenant Hospital.

Chronically homeless patients can rack up costs in the ER. So more Chicago hospitals are signing up to help them find, and keep, apartments.

01/10/2018

America is aging and digitizing, which means there are ample new career opportunities in health care.

01/08/2018

Health care robots help acutely ill patients start medical treatment sooner.