University of Illinois Chicago receives $22 million to study long COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago will receive about $22 million in federal funds over four years to study long COVID-19.
OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s announces affiliation with SSM Health – Health News Illinois
OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton will collaborate with SSM Health to expand access to specialty and subspecialty physicians in the greater St. Louis region, the health systems announced Monday.
General Assembly approves plan regulating nurse staffing agencies – Health News Illinois
Illinois lawmakers signed off late last week on a plan to regulate nurse staffing agencies operating in the state.
IDPH urges caution, vaccination as weekly case rate spikes – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday that COVID-19 is “not showing signs of further waning” and urged residents to start taking precautions against the viral spread. “The case rates for COVID-19 are no longer declining and are rising in some areas of the state and have plateaued in other areas over the last […]
General Assembly approves hospital assessment program – Health News Illinois
Lawmakers on Saturday unanimously approved the renewal of the hospital assessment program.
Lawmakers approves Medicaid omnibus package – Health News Illinois
The General Assembly approved Saturday a wide-ranging Medicaid omnibus bill that addresses behavioral health care for young people, boosts long-term care coverage and creates a program for certified nursing assistants.
Lawmakers pass $46.5 billion spending plan – Health News Illinois
Lawmakers voted along party lines this weekend on a $46.5 billion spending package, which allocates hundreds of millions in federal funds to healthcare.
Greg Williams talks new documentary on the opioid epidemic – Health News Illinois
“Tipping the Pain Scale” tells the story of the opioid epidemic through the perspectives of individuals like community outreach volunteer Roz Pichardo, NFL Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. Greg Williams, managing director of Third Horizon Strategies and producer of the film, said it came down to finding […]
Arwady: Chicago likely avoided COVID-19 variant-driven surge – Health News Illinois
Chicago’s top doctor told reporters Thursday the city has likely avoided the latest COVID-19 surge. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said that while they have seen their COVID-19 metrics increase since mitigations were lifted just over a month ago, they have yet to see a spike driven by the BA.2 subvariant […]
Democrats announce deal on FY23 budget – Health News Illinois
A deal has been reached on the fiscal year 2023 budget, Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic leaders announced Thursday afternoon.