Lawmakers hear update on COVID-19 affordable housing grant program – Health News Illinois
Efforts are underway in Illinois to use federal relief funds to address affordable housing.
Lawmakers hear update on COVID-19 affordable housing grant program – Health News Illinois
Efforts are underway in Illinois to use federal relief funds to address affordable housing.
Duckworth, Durbin push for increased Title X funding – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ two senators joined colleagues last week on new legislation to boost funds in the Title X Family Planning Program, which provides access to reproductive healthcare services.
Northwestern Memorial named top Illinois hospital in U.S. News and World Report rankings – Health News Illinois
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is again the top-ranked Illinois hospital and among the 10 best hospitals in the country, according to the latest rankings from the U.S. News and World Report.
House launches working group on abortion services, mental health – Health News Illinois
The Illinois House will launch four working groups to address the state’s “most important issues,” including mental health and abortion services post-Roe.
Seven organizations receive more than $12.2 million for medical research – Health News Illinois
Seven Illinois organizations are set to receive more than $12.2 million in federal grants to support research programs.
Illinois COVID-19 metrics see downtick as counties at ‘high’ community level rises – Health News Illinois
State data show a drop in COVID-19 metrics over the past week, even though the number of Illinois counties at a “high” level of the disease ticked up. The Department of Public Health reported 32,268 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 last week, a 2.4 percent decrease from the prior week. Fifty-two more Illinoisans died. […]
Chicago set to receive over 15,000 monkeypox vaccinations – Health News Illinois
Chicago will direct over 15,000 monkeypox vaccines to providers and other community partners to address its rise in cases, officials announced Friday.
Memorial Health’s Diana Knaebe on 988 implementation – Health News Illinois
Last weekend saw the launch of 988, the new number for those experiencing mental health crises to get connected with help.
Memorial Health’s Diana Knaebe on 988 implementation – Health News Illinois
Last weekend saw the launch of 988, the new number for those experiencing mental health crises to get connected with help.