Decline in pediatric beds hampering response to respiratory virus surge – Health News Illinois
As providers deal with a surge of respiratory syncytial virus cases, pediatric health organizations in Illinois are struggling with declining beds and units dedicated to children.
Cook County to provide $14 million to boost behavioral health services – Health News Illinois
The Cook County Department of Public Health will offer more than $14 million to support efforts to increase access to behavioral healthcare, officials said Wednesday.
SIH CEO calls on Congress to help hospitals address financial challenges – Health News Illinois
Southern Illinois Healthcare CEO Rex Budde joined colleagues from across the country this week to urge federal lawmakers to prioritize actions that address the rising costs of care, workforce challenges and diminished Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.
UIC’s HIV, AIDS training center receives $3 million to expand nationally – Health News Illinois
The Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center at the University of Illinois Chicago will receive $3 million to expand its services outside the Midwest, the organization announced Wednesday.
Loyola University, SIUE to receive nearly $1.5 million for nurse education programs – Health News Illinois
Two Illinois universities will receive nearly $1.5 million in federal funds to support their nurse education programs, the state’s two senators announced this week.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to rise – Health News Illinois
As of Tuesday, 1,149 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 14 from Monday and up 183 from the prior week.
Raoul hosts roundtable on defending legal access to reproductive health – Health News Illinois
Attorney General Kwame Raoul convened a roundtable of representatives from abortion access organizations and law firms this week to address the expected need for legal representation of Illinois abortion providers, patients and support groups.
Planned Parenthood unveils expanded Champaign center for abortion services – Health News Illinois
Planned Parenthood of Illinois on Tuesday unveiled its expanded Champaign Health Center, part of an effort to respond to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
IDPH to provide $12 million in grants for lead abatement – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health said Tuesday that it’s making $12 million in grants available to local municipalities and community organizations to support lead abatement and mitigation projects.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rising in Illinois – Health News Illinois
As of Monday, 1,135 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 51 from Sunday and up 162 from the prior week.