UnityPoint Health-Central Illinois seeks to reorganize services at two Peoria facilities – Health News Illinois
UnityPoint Health-Central Illinois plans to reorganize services at two of its Peoria-based facilities, according to new applications with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Kelly, Underwood push for maternal health legislation ahead of Congress’ final session of 2022 – Health News Illinois
Addressing maternal health disparities will be a key priority as federal lawmakers return for their final session of the year, two Illinois Congress members said Tuesday.
Illinois to receive funds as part of $3.1 billion opioid settlement with Walmart – Health News Illinois
Illinois is set to receive a share of the $3.1 billion, multi-state settlement with Walmart over its role in the opioid epidemic, though Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Tuesday the amount is yet to be determined.
GOP senators call for tougher penalties for fentanyl dealers – Health News Illinois
Two downstate Republicans are seeking action this fall on a proposal to create tougher penalties for fentanyl dealers.
Illinois sees slight dip in Leapfrog’s fall rankings of hospitals – Health News Illinois
Thirty of 113 Illinois hospitals studied by the Leapfrog Group received top marks on patient safety, according to a report released Wednesday.
Review board approves Advocate Aurora, Atrium merger proposal – Health News Illinois
Advocate Aurora Health hopes to close its merger with North Carolina-based Atrium Health by the end of the year after receiving approval from a state review board on Monday.
Report: youth ER visits linked to suicidal ideation rising – Health News Illinois
The number of Illinois teens who went to emergency rooms with suicidal thoughts or ideas has risen in recent years, according to a new study published Monday by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
OSF Healthcare plans outpatient imaging center in Rock Falls – Health News Illinois
OSF HealthCare will partner with Imaging Centers of Illinois to open a new retail imaging center in Rock Falls, the organizations announced Monday.
Illinois’ COVID-19 variants continue to change – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ COVID-19 variant landscape continues to diversify, according to federal data released last week.
Review board approves Advocate Aurora, Atrium merger proposal – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board signed off Monday on a plan that will allow Advocate Aurora Health to move forward with its merger with North Carolina-based Atrium Health.