IDPH working with federal health officials to identify monkeypox cases – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health said Thursday it’s working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as local officials, to investigate suspected cases of monkeypox in Illinois.
Pritzker signs plan extending time for sexual assault survivors to access care – Health News Illinois
Survivors of sexual assault will have a longer period of time to access care under a plan signed Thursday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Illinois sees decline in counties at ‘high’ COVID-19 transmission risk – Health News Illinois
The number of Illinois counties at “high” COVID-19 transmission risk has declined, according to data released late Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Humboldt Park Health CEO Sánchez talks multi-phase plan to address health inequities – Health News Illinois
Humboldt Park Health broke ground last week on a $26 million wellness center that CEO José Sánchez said will help tackle health disparities in his mostly Latinx community.
Efforts underway to educate pediatricians ahead of federal approval of COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 years old – Health News Illinois
Efforts are underway by the Department of Public Health and the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 years old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expected by the end of this week to recommend vaccines for that age group. The groups said Wednesday […]
Ranking: Lurie Children’s top children’s hospital in Illinois, seventh best in Midwest – Health News Illinois
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital is the top children’s hospital in Illinois and seventh best in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report rankings released this week.
Pritzker signs plan requiring coverage for glucose monitors – Health News Illinois
Insurance and managed health plans will be required to provide coverage for continuous glucose monitors under a plan signed Wednesday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Report: Illinois’ health system ranks 22nd in nation – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ health system ranked 22nd overall in the nation in the strength of its health system, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund.
Five Illinois organizations to receive over $5 million for health research – Health News Illinois
Five Illinois organizations will receive over $5 million in federal funds to support healthcare research.
Five Illinois organizations to receive over $5 million for health research – Health News Illinois
Five Illinois organizations will receive over $5 million in federal funds to support healthcare research.