Review board approves sale of four southern Illinois hospitals to Deaconess Health System – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board signed off Tuesday on the sale of four southern Illinois hospitals to Indiana-based Deaconess Health System.
Illinois sees significant drop in number of uninsured children – Health News Illinois
The number of uninsured children significantly declined in Illinois between 2019 and 2021, according to a report released by Georgetown University last week.
Raoul, colleagues reach $10.7 billion settlement with Walgreens, CVS over opioid epidemic – Health News Illinois
Illinois is set to receive a share of a $10.7 billion settlement with Walgreens and CVS over their alleged roles in contributing to the opioid epidemic, Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Monday.
Healthcare workers urge Pritzker to sign pact to reduce diesel pollution – Health News Illinois
More than 100 healthcare workers and professionals are urging Gov. JB Pritzker to sign a pact to transition to electric trucks and reduce the amount of diesel fuel air pollution.
Ascension Saint Joseph-Chicago plans to discontinue long-term care unit – Health News Illinois
Ascension Saint Joseph-Chicago plans to discontinue its 26-bed long-term care unit, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Medicaid rolls continue growth in October – Health News Illinois
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls continued to see growth in October, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Experts discuss efforts to address mental health crises in Illinois – Health News Illinois
Illinois has taken notable steps in recent years to help address the rising mental health crisis, experts said during a panel last week.
More than two-thirds of Illinois counties seeing ‘elevated’ COVID-19 levels – Health News Illinois
More than two-thirds of Illinois counties are now at elevated COVID-19 levels, according to data released last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency recommends wearing a mask in 29 Illinois counties, up 17 from a week ago, and that those at high risk of severe illness from the virus take […]
Panelists weigh in on possible abortion-related policies, technology to connect individuals to services – Health News Illinois
Health News Illinois convened a panel of experts this week to look at the future of reproductive healthcare services in Illinois, from expanding access to care to legislation to protecting providers from litigation. Panelists included: Dr. Sadia Haider, Director of the Division of Family Planning, Rush University Medical CenterMegan Jeyifo, Executive Director, Chicago Abortion FundRianne […]
Raoul joins coalition in support of gender-affirming care – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 15 colleagues this week in support of access to gender-affirming care.