IDPH, U of I’s Discovery Partners Institute launch pilot for wastewater testing for COVID-19 at schools – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health and the University of Illinois’ Discovery Partners Institute said Thursday they will partner on a new pilot program to analyze school wastewater for coronavirus and influenza.
Lawsuit filed over alleged understaffing at Alden Group nursing homes – Health News Illinois
A class action lawsuit filed this week against six Chicago-area nursing homes alleges their operator endangered residents by understaffing facilities.
Lawsuit filed over alleged understaffing at Alden Group nursing homes – Health News Illinois
A class action lawsuit filed this week against six Chicago-area nursing homes alleges their operator endangered residents by understaffing facilities.
Nayak Farms named in White House’s $8 billion investment to address food insecurities – Health News Illinois
Grundy County-based Nayak Farms is part of an $8 billion, multi-step approach the White House announced Wednesday to address food insecurities and reduce diet-related disease by 2030.
Nayak Farms named in White House’s $8 billion investment to address food insecurities – Health News Illinois
Grundy County-based Nayak Farms is part of an $8 billion, multi-step approach the White House announced Wednesday to address food insecurities and reduce diet-related disease by 2030.
Experts look to combat racial disparities in lead exposure – Health News Illinois
Lead-contaminated soil in urban areas can lead to cognitive decline in children, and studies show that Black children in urban areas have a higher median blood level.
Experts look to combat racial disparities in lead exposure – Health News Illinois
Lead-contaminated soil in urban areas can lead to cognitive decline in children, and studies show that Black children in urban areas have a higher median blood level.
COVID-19 hospitalizations drop, cases dip slightly – Health News Illinois
As of Tuesday, 973 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, down 55 from Monday and down 200 from the prior week.
COVID-19 hospitalizations drop, cases dip slightly – Health News Illinois
As of Tuesday, 973 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, down 55 from Monday and down 200 from the prior week.
Report: Opioid deaths undercounted in Cook County – Health News Illinois
Opioid-related deaths in Cook County may have been undercounted by up to 15 percent in recent years, according to a study released this week by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago.