Pritzker calls on Congress to codify Roe v. Wade – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker joined abortion advocates Wednesday to urge members of Congress to codify Roe v. Wade and protect access to abortion services nationally.
CDPH says Chicago’s COVID-19 metrics remain in good place – Health News Illinois
While COVID-19 cases continue rising, the Chicago Department of Public Health said Tuesday they are still far from entering a “high” risk of community spread.
Pritzker approves pilot program for responding to mental health emergencies – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off Tuesday on a legislative package that includes a new pilot program to have social workers and mental health professionals join police on calls to assess if a person is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Illinois sees slight dip in Leapfrog’s spring rankings of hospitals – Health News Illinois
Thirty-three of 116 Illinois hospitals studied by the Leapfrog Group received top marks on patient safety, according to a report released Tuesday.
Analysis: Illinois set to see $2.1 billion through enhanced federal Medicaid match – Health News Illinois
Illinois will have received an estimated $2.1 billion in fiscal relief by the time an enhanced Medicaid match available due to the federal public health emergency is expected to end, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis released Tuesday.
Advocate Aurora Health, Atrium Health to merge – Health News Illinois
Advocate Aurora Health said Wednesday it’s joining forces with Atrium Health, a health system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.
COVID-19 pandemic brought Advocate Aurora Health together, says CEO – Health News Illinois
Advocate Aurora Health CEO Jim Skogsbergh said Monday that the COVID-19 pandemic helped its Wisconsin and Illinois operations come together. Skogsbergh gave an update at a Greater Milwaukee Committee meeting on the four-year mark of Aurora Health Care and Advocate Health Care’s merger. He said the pandemic, while “an unmitigated disaster” financially for the health […]
HFS prepares for implementation of nursing home rate reform – Health News Illinois
Medicaid Administrator Kelly Cunningham said Monday the Department of Healthcare and Family Services is preparing for the implementation of nursing home rate reform.
Chicago launches fund to support access to abortion services – Health News Illinois
Chicago officials announced Monday it will launch a new fund to support area residents and out-of-state women seeking abortions in the city.
Four community health centers receive $800,000 total to expand school-based services – Health News Illinois
Four community health centers in Illinois are set to receive $800,000 total in federal funds to improve school-based health services.