Murthy talks addressing youth mental health in Chicago – Health News Illinois
Expanding awareness of mental health resources and increasing those able to provide help is crucial to addressing the youth mental health crisis, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said Thursday during a stop in Chicago.
Experts weigh in on expanding access to abortion services post-Roe – Health News Illinois
Illinois abortion providers were prepared for the influx of out-of-state patients that came to the state after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, but there is still more to be done to expand reproductive health services, panelists said at a virtual Health News Illinois event Wednesday.
More than 110,000 Illinoisans sign up through Healthcare.gov – Health News Illinois
More than 110,000 Illinoisans have signed up for 2023 health insurance coverage through Healthcare.gov, according to federal data released Wednesday.
Kelly remains optimistic Congress will take up maternal health – Health News Illinois
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, said Wednesday she remains hopeful that Congress will take steps to address the maternal health crisis in the final weeks of the current session.
CDC: Respiratory diseases stretching hospitals thin – Health News Illinois
The leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week that flu hospitalizations remain the highest they’ve been at this time of year in a decade, as the nation continues to grapple with a spike in respiratory illnesses.
CDC: Respiratory diseases stretching hospitals thin – Health News Illinois
The leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week that flu hospitalizations remain the highest they’ve been at this time of year in a decade, as the nation continues to grapple with a spike in respiratory illnesses.
Report: Illinois ranks 26th nationwide for health – Health News Illinois
Illinois continued to provide good mental healthcare, but racial disparities and high levels of air pollution are still prevalent issues in the state, according to an annual report from the United Health Foundation.
Report: Illinois ranks 26th nationwide for health – Health News Illinois
Illinois continued to provide good mental healthcare, but racial disparities and high levels of air pollution are still prevalent issues in the state, according to an annual report from the United Health Foundation.
Legislature signs off on free menstrual products for inmates – Health News Illinois
Illinois inmates would be guaranteed access to free menstrual products under a measure passed by the Legislature at the end of the veto session last week.
Chicago making Narcan available at all libraries – Health News Illinois
The city of Chicago is making Narcan nasal spray — used in emergencies to prevent fatal overdoses — available for free at all 81 of its public libraries.