Medicaid rolls grew in February – Health News Illinois
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls grew in February, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
23 Illinois counties now at “medium” COVID-19 community level – Health News Illinois
Just under one-quarter of Illinois counties are now at a “medium” community level of COVID-19, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Department of Public Health Acting Director Amaal Tokars said Friday that people at risk of severe health outcomes in the 23 counties should take precautions, like wearing a […]
Hospital leaders highlight next steps to address health equity – Health News Illinois
Hospital leaders from across Illinois spoke last week on their work to address health equity. Heather McGhee, an author and keynote speaker during the Illinois Health and Hospital Association’s second-annual Health Equity Action Day, said that health disparities have a personal and fiscal cost. “It’s clear that it’s in our collective interest to be smarter […]
Illinois continues seeing rise in COVID-19 metrics – Health News Illinois
As of Wednesday, 880 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 19 from Tuesday and up 81 from the prior week. Of the patients in the hospital, 85 were in intensive care units, down one from Tuesday and up four from the prior week. Twenty-two percent of Illinois’ ICU beds were available, down 1 […]
Hasbrouck to be nominated as next head of Cook County Department of Public Health – Health News Illinois
Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck will be nominated as the next head of the Cook County Department of Public Health, a spokeswoman confirmed Thursday.
Audit critical of DCFS’ ability to provide proper medical care to children – Health News Illinois
The Department of Children and Family Services has repeatedly failed to ensure children under its care receive appropriate medical checkups and immunizations, according to a state audit released Thursday that criticized various aspects of the agency’s performance.
On the Record with Advocate Aurora Health CEO Jim Skogsbergh – Health News Illinois
Advocate Aurora Health announced this week it is joining forces with Atrium Health, a 40-hospital health system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.
COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases continue rising in Illinois – Health News Illinois
As of Tuesday, 861 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 15 from Monday and up 41 from the prior week.
Rush Copley Medical Center plans $21.3 million modernization project – Health News Illinois
Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora is planning a $21.3 million modernization of its facility, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Report: Drug overdose deaths in Illinois increased over 7 percent in 2021 – Health News Illinois
More than 3,800 Illinoisans are estimated to have died of drug overdoses in 2021, according to data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.