Three Illinois lawmakers push for extension of enhanced ACA subsidies, Medicaid expansion – Health News Illinois
Three Illinois congressional members joined 54 colleagues last week to urge Democratic congressional leadership to use a budget-related procedure to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits that expire at the end of this year.
GAO takes up Duckworth’s request to study healthcare access barriers for those with disabilities – Health News Illinois
A federal agency said last week it will take up the request of U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., to study barriers to accessing healthcare facing Americans with disabilities.
Chicago up to 42 monkeypox cases, says Arwady – Health News Illinois
The number of monkeypox cases in Chicago is now at 42, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said Monday.
Arwady: Chicago expected to drop below ‘high’ COVID-19 community level soon – Health News Illinois
While the Chicago region recently returned to the COVID-19 level where residents are recommended to mask indoors in public spaces, the city’s top doctor said Monday she expects its metrics to improve in the coming days. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady told the city council’s Committee on Health and Human Relations […]
Study: More than half of Chicago parents report added stress during pandemic – Health News Illinois
More than half of Chicago parents continue to report higher levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey released last week by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Illinois sees slight dip in COVID-19 metrics – Health News Illinois
Illinois saw a small decrease last week in its COVID-19 metrics, according to data from the Department of Public Health.
Pritzker eyes various proposals during special session on abortion services – Health News Illinois
Democratic lawmakers are expected to consider a variety of proposals during a special session intended to protect abortion access and services in Illinois.
Twenty Illinois counties now at ‘high’ community levels of COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
The number of Illinois counties at “high” COVID-19 community levels has declined, according to data released Thursday evening by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Twenty counties are now at the level at which the CDC recommends people mask indoors in public spaces, down five from the prior week. Forty-seven counties are at “medium” […]
Durbin praises decision to remove JUUL products from the market – Health News Illinois
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., praised federal regulators Thursday for their decision to remove all Juul e-cigarettes on the U.S. market.
Panelists discuss steps taken to address health equity, impact of telehealth – Health News Illinois
Health leaders at a Health News Illinois panel this week weighed in on what steps they’re taking to address health equity, what policymakers can do to move the needle further and what role telehealth could play. Panelists were: Dr. Omar Lateef, CEO, Rush University Medical CenterAyesha Jaco, Executive Director, West Side UnitedShannon Andrews, Chief Equity […]