Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force holds first meeting – Health News Illinois
A task force focused on raising awareness around kidney disease and supporting prevention and treatment measures recently held its first meeting.
Duckworth proposes federal protections for IVF – Health News Illinois
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., joined colleagues last week to propose federal protections for in-vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technology.
Swedish Hospital plans to discontinue open heart surgery services – Health News Illinois
Swedish Hospital in Chicago plans to discontinue its open heart surgery services, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Illinois sees rise in COVID-19 activity – Health News Illinois
Illinois health leaders again urged caution Friday ahead of the holidays as the state’s COVID-19 metrics continue to rise.
On the record with Chicago ARC’s Kate Merton – Health News Illinois
The Chicago ARC recently launched as a venture collaborative focused on accelerating health equity solutions. It has since partnered with eight health systems, universities and senior living groups. More are set to join in the near future, Kate Merton, Chicago ARC’s executive director, recently told Health News Illinois. She spoke about the unique efforts by […]
Chicago health officials urge uptake on two-year anniversary of first COVID-19 vaccine – Health News Illinois
Marking two years since the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered in the city, Chicago health leaders on Thursday urged residents to receive booster doses to fight the recent spike in cases.
Cannabis research center to operate in Chicago – Health News Illinois
A research institute focused on cannabis, including its public health impact, is set to launch in Chicago, officials announced Thursday.
Chicago City Council introduces further protections for those seeking reproductive, gender-affirming care – Health News Illinois
The Chicago City Council unveiled a new ordinance Wednesday intended to strengthen protections for those seeking reproductive and gender-affirming care in the city.
Durbin calls for DEA to control output of opioid products – Health News Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on the Drug Enforcement Agency to use its authority to prevent and limit opioid diversion due to what he called pharmaceutical companies’ “excessively high production levels.”
Ezike stresses more support needed to strengthen public health infrastructure – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ former top doctor told Congress Wednesday that more support is needed to strengthen the public health infrastructure to address future pandemics.