COVID-19 hospitalizations continue decline – Health News Illinois
As of Wednesday, 715 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 16 from Tuesday and down 166 from the prior week. Of the patients in the hospital on Wednesday, 135 were in intensive care units, up 17 from Tuesday and down 27 from the prior week. There were 60 patients on ventilators, up one […]
Advocates push proposals to expand mental health services – Health News Illinois
Lawmakers are set to consider legislation over the next month to bolster access to mental health services in Illinois.
Pipeline Health selling two Illinois hospitals – Health News Illinois
Los Angeles-based Pipeline Health said Thursday it wants to sell its two Illinois hospitals to Michigan-based Resilience Healthcare.
Study finds symptoms of anxiety linked to COVID-19 long-haulers – Health News Illinois
Lingering neurologic symptoms that some COVID-19 patients develop can be connected with symptoms of anxiety, according to a study released this week by Northwestern Medicine. The study found molecular evidence of damage to neurons and activation of the brain’s glial cells, which researchers said indicate inflammation that correlates with symptoms of anxiety in COVID-19 long-haulers. […]
Subcommittee approves recommendations for community safety-net hospital designation – Health News Illinois
A Medicaid Advisory Committee subcommittee signed off this week on criteria for a subset of safety-net hospitals that serve Illinois’ most-challenged communities.
Wage increase sought for developmental disability services – Health News Illinois
Advocates and a bipartisan group of lawmakers said Wednesday they will seek a wage increase this spring for those who work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
House, Senate drop mask requirements – Health News Illinois
Illinois lawmakers will no longer be required to wear face coverings while in their respective chambers.
Martinez defends repeal of CPS mask mandate – Health News Illinois
The head of Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday defended the district’s decision to lift their mask mandate next week, adding they could reinstate it in the future if COVID-19 cases spike again.
Women healthcare leaders discuss paths to top roles – Health News Illinois
Several of Illinois’ top healthcare leaders talked about how they made their way to the top of their fields at a Tuesday event in recognition of International Women’s Day.
Duckworth introduces plan to aid people with long COVID – Health News Illinois
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., recently joined colleagues to introduce a plan to support people living with long-term COVID-19 symptoms.