Howard Brown Health nurses strike as health system moves forward with layoffs – Health News Illinois
Hundreds of nurses at Chicago’s Howard Brown Health began a three-day strike on Tuesday in response to the health system’s plan to lay off dozens of workers.
University of Chicago to join national research network on harm reduction – Health News Illinois
The University of Chicago will take part in a national research network studying harm reduction.
Pritzker signs plan to guarantee free menstrual products for inmates – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker approved a plan Wednesday that will guarantee Illinois inmates access to free menstrual products.
Niles Surgery Center plans to build nearly $3.8 million ambulatory surgery center – Health News Illinois
Niles Surgery Center plans to build a nearly $3.8 million ambulatory surgery center in Niles, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Northwestern plans nearly $389 million expansion, modernization of Lake Forest Hospital – Health News Illinois
Northwestern Medicine is proposing a $388.7 million expansion and modernization of its Lake Forest Hospital, according to an application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Illinois to receive more than $250 million to support broadband expansion – Health News Illinois
Illinois will receive more than $250 million in federal funds to expand broadband internet in the state, a step officials said Tuesday is vital to improving access to healthcare.
IDPH issues nearly $3.3 million in fines to nursing homes in third quarter – Health News Illinois
Nearly $3.3 million in fines were issued to 202 nursing homes during the third quarter of this year, according to recent data from the Department of Public Health.
Central Illinois providers call for blood donations ahead of holidays – Health News Illinois
A group of central Illinois providers said Monday they are increasingly concerned with their blood supply and called on individuals to donate ahead of the holidays.
Chicago launches pilot program to support gun violence victims – Health News Illinois
The Chicago Department of Public Health will join a pilot program intended to, in part, treat trauma inflicted on those directly impacted by gun violence.
Pritzker signs plan to address, research pediatric sexual assault care – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off last week on a plan intended to address pediatric sexual assault care.