Nelson to depart Duly Health and Care – Health News Illinois
Duly Health and Care CEO Steve Nelson will depart next week.
Bost speaks out against new federal rule allowing abortions at VAs – Health News Illinois
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Murphysboro Republican and ranking member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, said he will work to overturn an interim federal rule filed last week that could boost access to abortions for those who live in states where the practice is restricted or illegal.
Pritzker calls for change after reported history of abuse at Anna developmental center – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday his administration is working to address the “awful” conditions at a southern Illinois center serving people with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
Parrott to depart Ascension Illinois – Health News Illinois
Keith Parrott is set to depart as head of Ascension Illinois at the end of the month.
Illinois receives first COVID-19 booster doses – Health News Illinois
The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine boosters that provide extra protection against the omicron variants have arrived in Illinois.
Egyptian Health Department breaks ground on integrated healthcare facility in Eldorado – Health News Illinois
The Egyptian Health Department broke ground last week on a new state-funded integrated hub intended to improve health outcomes in southern Illinois.
Health agencies investigate cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in Burbank – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health is working with the Stickney Public Health District to investigate a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases reported earlier this summer in Burbank, the agencies announced Friday.
Officials urge Illinoisans to take up new COVID-19 booster doses – Health News Illinois
Illinois health officials are urging residents to receive the new COVID-19 boosters. “These new bivalent vaccines are designed to offer extra protection against the omicron variants, which are now the dominant strain of the virus,” Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said in a Friday statement. IDPH expects an initial shipment of 580,000 […]
On the record with Recovery Centers of America’s Karen Wolownik Albert – Health News Illinois
Pennsylvania-based Recovery Centers of America expanded into Illinois in 2020, making it the fifth state where it offered addiction treatment.
Audit: issues remain in state’s handling of long-term care eligibility determinations – Health News Illinois
Delays continue to plague Medicaid eligibility determinations for long-term care, according to an audit released Thursday by the Office of the Auditor General.