Ford seeks to establish regulated psychedelic therapy program – Health News Illinois
Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, is calling for policymakers to consider creating a new program in Illinois to give patients access to psychedelic therapy.
Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities CEO calls for additional dollars for providers serving people with disabilities – Health News Illinois
Before lawmakers wrapped up last week’s lame duck session, they amended a broader spending plan to provide $12.5 million in new supplemental funding to address workforce shortages for community-based providers serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and serious mental illnesses.
State’s higher education board announces nearly $1.2 million to support nursing schools, educators – Health News Illinois
About $1.2 million will be awarded to support nursing schools and nurse educators across the state, the Illinois Board of Higher Education recently announced.
Pritzker signs healthcare omnibus into law – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off Wednesday on a healthcare omnibus approved by lawmakers during the lame-duck session.
Chicago City Council approves further protections from retaliation for abortion, gender-affirming care – Health News Illinois
Chicago landlords and employers cannot discriminate or retaliate against individuals who receive reproductive or gender-affirming care under an ordinance approved Wednesday by the City Council.
Healthgrades ranks two Illinois hospitals among top 50 in the nation – Health News Illinois
Two Illinois hospitals are among the top 50 hospitals in the nation, according to a report released Tuesday by Healthgrades.
Arwady: Officials continue to monitor ‘kraken’ COVID-19 subvariant – Health News Illinois
Chicago’s top doctor said Tuesday they continue to monitor the “kraken” COVID-19 subvariant that is rapidly becoming the dominant strain nationally, but she is not yet concerned.
Welch announces House committee chairs – Health News Illinois
The Illinois House of Representatives has laid out the heads of its committees for the coming legislative session.
Advocate Health plans nearly $28 million outpatient center in South Elgin – Health News Illinois
Advocate Health is looking to relocate and expand services provided by its medical group by creating a nearly $28 million outpatient center in South Elgin, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
61 Illinois counties at elevated COVID-19 risk – Health News Illinois
Federal health officials recommend indoor masking in public in five Illinois counties due to COVID-19 trends, down 25 from the prior week, according to the most recent federal data. People at high risk of severe illness are recommended to take precautions in 56 other counties, up 11 from the prior week. Last week, according to […]