Pritzker approves several healthcare bills – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off Friday on several healthcare bills.
Growing number of Illinois counties at medium COVID-19 community levels – Health News Illinois
The number of Illinois counties seeing medium community levels of COVID-19 has nearly tripled in recent days, but the acting director of the Department of Public Health said Friday it is not a cause for alarm. “People who are at risk of severe outcomes should exercise caution,” said IDPH acting Director Amaal Tokars. “And if […]
Digital health panel discusses barriers, policy changes – Health News Illinois
Panelists weighed in on how to address barriers around digital health adoption and the industry’s embrace of technology at a Health News Illinois event this week.
COVID-19 metrics continue rising in Illinois – Health News Illinois
As of Wednesday, 799 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, down 21 from Tuesday and up 85 from the prior week. Of the patients in the hospital, 81 were in intensive care units, down six from Tuesday and up seven from the prior week. Twenty-three percent of Illinois’ ICU beds were available, down 1 […]
Demand for abortion services in Illinois expected to surge post-Roe – Health News Illinois
The number of abortion procedures in Illinois could increase by up to 30,000 annually if the U.S. Supreme Court goes forward with overturning Roe v. Wade, the head of Planned Parenthood of Illinois said this week.
Audit criticizes IDPH’s handling of COVID-19 outbreak at LaSalle Veterans’ Home – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health and other state officials failed to “identify and respond” to a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home that led to the death of 36 residents, according to an audit released Thursday.
Millennial lung health study recruitment begins in Chicago – Health News Illinois
Officials said Wednesday that recruitment has started in Chicago for a study to analyze lung health in millennials.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois continue rising – Health News Illinois
The number of Illinoisans hospitalized for COVID-19 has surpassed 800 for the first time in two months, as other metrics also continue their increase.
Panel: Demand for digital health growing, evolving – Health News Illinois
While still an evolving sector, panelists said Wednesday that demand for digital health is set to grow.
Pritzker announces $113 million for anti-violence programs – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker announced this week the state will make $113 million available for community organizations working on violence prevention and interruption programs, including those that provide trauma-informed mental healthcare.