Healthcare groups put financial might behind candidates in first half of year – Health News Illinois
Healthcare organizations donated hundreds of thousands to candidates in the first half of the year, according to campaign donations reported publicly to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Gateway Foundation’s Teresa Garate on expanding behavioral healthcare at hospitals – Health News Illinois
This week, the Gateway Foundation announced the launch of a substance abuse, treatment and recovery program at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
CDC reports 59 Illinois counties at ‘high’ community level of COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
The number of Illinois counties at the level where masks are recommended in indoor public spaces has dropped, according to data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fifty-nine counties are now at a “high” community level of COVID-19, down seven from the last week. Thirty-four counties are at a “medium” risk […]
Chicago continues vaccine rollout for monkeypox – Health News Illinois
Chicago has received over 25,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine, with Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady saying Thursday they are doing everything possible to get them to those in need.
Vohra introduced as new head of IDPH – Health News Illinois
Dr. Seema Vohra was formally introduced as director of the Department of Public Health on Thursday.
Illinois to increase Medicaid reimbursements for abortion providers – Health News Illinois
Illinois will increase Medicaid reimbursements for abortion providers by 20 percent, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday.
COVID-19 metrics stay level – Health News Illinois
As of Tuesday, 1,487 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 37 from Monday and up 22 from the prior week.
Over $24.7 million of Senate appropriations could head to Illinois healthcare-related projects – Health News Illinois
More than $24.7 million in federal funds could head to Illinois for dozens of healthcare-related projects, the state’s two senators announced this week.
Illinois insurers seek rate increases for individual health plans – Health News Illinois
Insurers in Illinois next year will seek notable rate increases for some of their individual health plans, according to preliminary filings.
COVID-19 metrics continue gradual decline – Health News Illinois
COVID-19 metrics in Illinois are continuing to gradually decline, according to recent data from the Department of Public Health.