CDPH supports COVID-19 booster recommendations for seniors – Health News Illinois
The Chicago Department of Public Health said Thursday they support new federal recommendations that those 65 and older receive an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Report: Staffing ratios could address ‘nursing crisis’ coming out of COVID-19 pandemic – Health News Illinois
A report released this week argues that Illinois can address a shortage in registered nurses coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing minimum nurse-staffing mandates.
Northwestern researchers look to address chemo-resistant ovarian tumors – Health News Illinois
Researchers at Northwestern Medicine are working on a treatment they say could use cancer cells’ “hunger for cholesterol” to address the issue of chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer.
Illinois receives nearly $2 million for violence prevention, trauma support for children – Health News Illinois
Two Illinois providers will receive nearly $2 million total in federal funds to expand mental health services for victims of violence, the state’s two senators recently announced.
UChicago, Northwestern and Rush collaborate on breast cancer research consortium – Health News Illinois
Three of Chicago’s academic health systems will work with the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation to bolster clinical trials for breast cancer research.
Duckworth blasts Republicans for blocking legislation protecting access to IVF services – Health News Illinois
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said Wednesday she was “heartbroken” after Republicans blocked passage of her legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization.
Duckworth pushes IVF bill in response to Alabama Supreme Court ruling – Health News Illinois
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth is working with other Democratic senators to bring legislation to the Senate floor that would establish a right to access and provide assisted reproductive technology services, […]
Ascension names new president at Saint Joseph – Joliet – Health News Illinois
Barbara Martin has been named president of Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet, the health system said Tuesday.
Raoul asks Congress to act on PBM reform – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is asking Congress to reform how pharmacy middlemen conduct their business.
Senate committee signs off on ban of certain food additives – Health News Illinois
A Senate committee signed off last week on a proposal to ban certain food additives in products sold in Illinois.