Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers to close Yorkville campus – Health News Illinois
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers recently said it will close its Yorkville campus next month.
IDPH issues more than $3.1 million in nursing home fines in second quarter – Health News Illinois
Just over $3.1 million in fines were issued to 183 nursing homes in Illinois during the second quarter of 2022, according to recent data from the Department of Public Health.
IDPH: 1.5 million Illinoisans have received updated COVID-19 boosters – Health News Illinois
More than 1.5 million Illinoisans have now received the updated COVID-19 boosters, the Department of Public Health announced last week.
Legislative Black Caucus to offer grants to medical professionals – Health News Illinois
A new initiative launched Wednesday by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation will provide grants and look for solutions to eliminate systemic barriers to equitable healthcare for Black communities across Illinois.
Report: Abortions in Illinois jumped nearly 30 percent post-Roe – Health News Illinois
The number of abortions performed in Illinois increased nearly 30 percent in the months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to a new report by the Society of Family Planning.
Galena’s Midwest Medical Center plans $34.8 million renovation – Health News Illinois
Midwest Medical Center plans a $34.8 million renovation of its Galena hospital, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue slight increase – Health News Illinois
As of Tuesday, 1,101 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, down 81 from Monday and up 36 from the prior week.
Pritzker wins reelection, Democrats maintain control of Illinois Supreme Court – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker was elected to a second term Tuesday night, defeating Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, by double digits.
HFS preparing to submit waiver on certified community behavioral health clinics program – Health News Illinois
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is preparing to apply to the federal government to establish a new behavioral health model in the state’s Medicaid program.
Sunset Home plans $34.7 million replacement of nursing home in Quincy – Health News Illinois
Sunset Home plans to replace its existing nursing home in Quincy with an adjacent $34.7 million facility, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.