AdventHealth Hinsdale plans $21.3 million nursery unit renovation – Health News Illinois
AdventHealth Hinsdale plans a $21.3 million renovation of a special care nursery unit, according to a recent application filed with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Dental society requests changes to Pritzker’s executive order on COVID-19 protocol – Health News Illinois
The Illinois State Dental Society is calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to amend his executive order on COVID-19 to better align with recent federal recommendations.
Hospital groups call on BCBSIL to withdraw Avalon Lab Program implementation – Health News Illinois
Two Illinois hospital groups have called on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois to suspend and indefinitely discontinue its plan for a program the insurer said will help payers, physicians and consumers make better use of diagnostic laboratory tests.
Illinois ranks 20th for health of women, children – Health News Illinois
Illinois ranks 20th nationally when it comes to the health of women and children, according to a report from America’s Health Rankings released Wednesday by the United Health Foundation.
Antes named new CEO of Southern Illinois Healthcare – Health News Illinois
Southern Illinois Healthcare announced Wednesday that John Antes will become its next CEO.
Illinois receives over $1 million in federal aid to support rural healthcare in two communities – Health News Illinois
Just over $1 million in federal funds will head to the Schuyler County Hospital District in central Illinois and downstate Alexander County to help improve health outcomes in rural communities.
Cook County launches public data portal – Health News Illinois
Cook County launched a new data portal Wednesday aimed at providing health data from over 120 suburban Cook County municipalities.
COVID-19 cases see small decline, hospitalizations slightly increase – Health News Illinois
As of Tuesday, 968 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 13 from Monday and up 21 from the prior week.
Communities United, Lurie Children’s receive $10 million for racial equity program – Health News Illinois
A collaboration between Chicago’s Communities United and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital will receive $10 million to help address racial equity among youths, the organizations announced Tuesday.
Arwady urges Chicagoans receive new COVID-19 booster – Health News Illinois
Chicago’s top doctor said Tuesday she remains concerned about the low uptake of the new COVID-19 booster, especially among Black and Latinx residents.