COVID-19 metrics stay level – Health News Illinois
As of Sunday, 1,367 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 33 from Saturday and down 54 from the prior week. Of the patients in the hospital, 144 were in intensive care units, down seven from Saturday and down 54 from the prior week. Twenty percent of Illinois’ ICU beds were available, the same […]
Lawsuit against Suboxone maker to move forward – Health News Illinois
A lawsuit filed by Illinois and other states against the makers of a drug used to treat opioid use disorder will move forward, a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled Monday.
Illinois receives federal support to expand home and community-based services for certain Medicaid recipients – Health News Illinois
Illinois is one of five states and territories set to receive up to $5 million in federal funds to expand access to home and community-based services for seniors and those with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday.
IDPH: COVID-19 metrics continued to decline last week – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ COVID-19 metrics continued their positive trend last week, according to Department of Public Health data. There were 25,084 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 reported last week by IDPH, a 5.2 percent decrease from the prior week. There were 56 deaths reported last week. The new cases bring the state’s total to 3,645,961. There […]
HFS prepares for public health emergency to last through 2022 – Health News Illinois
Officials from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services said last week the federal public health emergency over COVID-19 will likely last through the end of the year.
Illinois launches student loan repayment program for community behavioral healthcare workers – Health News Illinois
A student loan repayment assistance program for qualified mental health and substance use professionals launched Friday.
Sinai Chicago’s Dr. Ngozi Ezike talks transition to new role – Health News Illinois
After being one of the faces of Illinois’ COVID-19 response, Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced this spring she would step down as head of the Department of Public Health. She’s now returned to the private sector to become the CEO of Sinai Chicago, the city’s largest safety-net health system. “It’s very exciting, very exhilarating,” she told […]
Counties at ‘high’ community levels of COVID-19 stay level – Health News Illinois
The number of Illinois counties at the level where masks are recommended in indoor public spaces has stayed the same, according to data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Forty-two counties are at a “high” community level of COVID-19. Thirty-nine counties are at a “medium” level, a decline of nine. As […]
Republicans criticize Pritzker’s COVID-19 response during state fair rally – Health News Illinois
Illinois Republicans on Thursday said Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 response shows a need for new leadership this November.
Chicago expands eligibility for monkeypox vaccines ahead of shipment of 20,000 doses – Health News Illinois
Chicago officials said Thursday that they will expand those eligible to receive the monkeypox vaccine, as the city is poised to receive up to 20,000 doses in the coming week.