Illinois launches program to address pediatric mental healthcare – Health News Illinois
Illinois launched a new program Tuesday designed to help pediatricians and other providers meet the mental health needs of children.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations increase – Health News Illinois
As of Monday, 1,141 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 22 from Sunday and up six from the prior week.
Carle, Aetna reach tentative agreement on Medicare Advantage PPO – Health News Illinois
Carle Health and Aetna said Monday they’ve reached an agreement so the Urbana-based provider will be in network for the insurer’s Medicare Advantage plan.
Chicago State University receives federal funds for Health Sciences Simulation Lab, workforce education – Health News Illinois
Chicago State University is set to receive federal funding to support efforts to train students in pediatric and home healthcare as well as nurses, occupational therapists and pharmacists.
CDC: Proportion of COVID-19 cases that are BA.5 continues to drop – Health News Illinois
The COVID-19 landscape continues to diversify, with little more than half of all cases in the six-state region that includes Illinois now the BA.5 strain.
Duckworth, Durbin announce $36 million investment to boost broadband access in southern Illinois – Health News Illinois
Calling it vital to accessing healthcare, Illinois two senators announced Friday that $36 million in federal funds will head to two downstate organizations to improve access to high-speed internet.
Underwood renews call for action on maternal health legislation – Health News Illinois
With a new federal report showing that the COVID-19 pandemic worsened maternal health outcomes, U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, renewed her call last week for more investments to address the crisis.
Health officials urge COVID-19 boosters as cases, hospitalizations rise – Health News Illinois
Illinois health leaders on Friday called for a higher uptake of COVID-19 boosters among residents, as cases and hospitalizations continue rising. “As the weather is getting colder and Halloween is nearly upon us, Illinois and much of the nation are seeing a notable increase in individuals getting sick from respiratory viruses, including the flu, RSV […]
West Cook Coalition project leaders target health inequities, poor health outcomes – Health News Illinois
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced earlier this month that over $70 million will be allocated to six healthcare collaboratives as part of the latest round of healthcare transformation funding.
Five counties at ‘high’ COVID-19 level – Health News Illinois
Five Illinois counties are at the level where federal health officials urge masking in indoor public spaces due to COVID-19 trends, according to data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ford, Ogle, Pike, Stephenson and Vermilion counties are at a “high” community level of COVID-19 spread, up two from the prior […]