Special Visits, Favorite Foods Lift Spirits of 8-Year-Old Cooper Roberts As He Recovers From Highland Park Shooting

It was addition by subtraction over the last week for 8-year-old Cooper Roberts, who is recovering from a gunshot wound sustained during the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade. Doctors removed Cooper’s two intravenous lines and feeding tube, and the survivor celebrated by indulging his cravings for Lay’s pickle-flavored chips, Chik-Fil-A, cheddar flavor-blasted Goldfish crackers […]

How the Chicago Dermatological Society Launched a National Movement to Make Dermatology More Diverse and Inclusive

Recognizing that dermatology is one of the least integrated of the medical specialties in North America and noting the profound racial disparities in healthcare equity, Dr. Jordan Carqueville made diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) the focus of her 2021-2022 term as president of the Chicago Dermatological Society (CDS).  “In the field of dermatology, patients of […]

Follow Along: 7 Fitness Influencers Who Make a Difference

As we enter the third year of a pandemic, your at-home workout routine may be ready for a shakeup. Here to help are fitness influencers from across the country who take a fresh approach to exercise – namely that it should be fun. With a goal of empowering and uplifting their followers, here are seven […]

7 Healthy Recipes to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution on Track

If you resolved to eat healthier in the new year, your motivation (and inspiration) may have started to lag by now. Stay on track by adding these healthy, superfood-packed dishes to your dinner lineup. Coconut Cream Green Soup with Seared Salmon When it comes to superfoods, it’s hard to beat leafy greens, wild rice, and […]