IDPH strongly positioned to address any potential COVID-19 surge, says acting director – Health News Illinois
As Illinois’ COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, the interim head of the Department of Public Health said Friday they remain well-positioned to address any potential surge. IDPH acting Director Amaal Tokars said they have worked with pharmacies and healthcare providers to increase inventories of the various COVID-19 treatments, with over 2,200 treatment locations […]
Cook County Health surpasses 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered – Health News Illinois
Cook County Health officials announced Thursday they have now administered more than 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, becoming one of the first health systems nationally to surpass that mark. “Reaching this milestone is a testament to the faith and trust residents have in Cook County Health and science as a whole,” county board President Toni […]
Durbin praises FDA plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars – Health News Illinois
U.S. Sen Dick Durbin, D-Ill., is praising a plan by the Food and Drug Administration to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
Chicago Public Schools, Lurie Children’s expands youth mental health program – Health News Illinois
Chicago Public Schools and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are expanding district-wide a pilot program to better identify and respond to students who need mental health support, the organizations announced Thursday.
Panelists recap legislation session, preview next priorities – Health News Illinois
This year’s spring legislative session was shorter than recent years, but not less busy. At a Health News Illinois event this week in Chicago, a panel of lawmakers, lobbyists and state government leaders broke down the implications for healthcare and previewed the issues likely to dominate next session. Panelists were: A.J. Wilhelmi, CEO, Illinois Health […]
Pritzker hopeful that worst of COVID-19 pandemic is over – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters Wednesday he hopes the nation’s top infectious disease expert is correct in that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Speaking to reporters during an event in Springfield, Pritzker said he would “hope and pray” that Dr. Anthony Fauci is correct in comments made this week that the United […]
County health rankings report shows impact of lack of living wages – Health News Illinois
A lack of living wages will impact the ability of the nation to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic equitably, according to a report released Wednesday that ranks the overall heath of counties in each state.
Healthcare workforce challenges remain, despite legislative focus – Health News Illinois
From increased reimbursement rates to new regulations for staffing agencies, lawmakers set their sights on bolstering the healthcare workforce during the recently concluded spring legislative session.
Chicago COVID-19 cases tick up, but plenty of healthcare capacity remains, Arwady says – Health News Illinois
Chicago’s top doctor said Tuesday she’s pleased with the city’s current position with COVID-19.
Review board approves Quincy Medical Group’s proposed 28-bed hospital, birthing center – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board signed off Tuesday on two proposals from Quincy Medical Group, including a plan to construct a 28-bed, small-format hospital.