Heartland Health Centers rebrands as Tapestry 360 Health – Health News Illinois
Chicago-based Heartland Health Centers has rebranded as Tapestry 360 Health.
Pritzker lifts masking, vaccine mandates at healthcare and long-term care facilities – Health News Illinois
Face coverings will no longer be required at healthcare and long-term care facilities under a new executive order issued by Gov. JB Pritzker.
IDOI to require annual survey on climate-related risks – Health News Illinois
Certain insurance companies licensed in Illinois will be required to complete an annual survey detailing the risks of climate change to their business operations, assets and investments as well as their plans to address those risks, the state’s Department of Insurance announced last week.
Illinois’ COVID-19 variant landscape diversifies more – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ COVID-19 variant landscape continues to diversify, according to federal datareleased last week.
AMA pledges support for health equity in Chicago – Health News Illinois
The American Medical Association said last week it will increase its efforts to address health equity in Chicago.
IDPH, CDPH approve use of COVID-19 booster doses for those ages 5 and up – Health News Illinois
The public health departments for Illinois and Chicago said last week they will adopt federal recommendations and make the new COVID-19 booster available for children 5 and up.
Review board cancels special meeting to hear Advocate Aurora, Atrium application – Health News Illinois
A special meeting of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board scheduled for Monday to take up the change of ownership of Advocate Aurora Health’s facilities was canceled due to a lack of quorum.
Chrisman named next CEO of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare – Health News Illinois
Dr. Howard Chrisman will be the next CEO of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, the health system announced last week.
Advocate Aurora Research Institute’s president highlights how their work impacts patients – Health News Illinois
Following a reorganization, Advocate Aurora Research Institute has honed its focus to have a greater impact on patients and the communities the health system serves.
Sixteen Illinois counties at ‘medium’ risk of COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ 102 counties remain below the level where federal health offices urge masking in indoor public spaces due to COVID-19 trends, according to Thursday data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.