No COVID-19 deaths reported for consecutive days for first time since March 2020 – Health News Illinois
No COVID-19 deaths were reported for consecutive days for the first time in nearly two years. The Illinois Department of Public Health cautioned of a potential reporting delay over the weekend.
Chicago Public Schools to lift mask mandate March 14, union pledges challenge – Health News Illinois
Chicago Public Schools said Monday it plans to lift its mask mandate next week, though its teachers’ union said they will file an unfair labor practice complaint about the decision.
Acadia Healthcare plans $24.6 million renovation of former Chicago Lakeshore Hospital – Health News Illinois
Acadia Healthcare plans a $24.6 million renovation of the former Chicago Lakeshore Hospital, with plans to reopen the facility next year, according to a recent application filed with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Schakowsky questions PhRMA on price increases – Health News Illinois
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Evanston, questioned a trade group representing drugmakers last week after two analyses showed recent price jumps for brand-name drugs.
Pritzker issues executive order lifting school exclusion requirements – Health News Illinois
Illinois schools may go back to the ordinary processes for handling infectious diseases among students and staff under an executive order issued Friday by Gov. JB Pritzker. “As we move forward in our fight against COVID-19, schools should continue to look to their local health departments, (Illinois Department of Public Health) and the (Centers for […]
IARF’s Josh Evans on funding requests this session – Health News Illinois
With lawmakers working on next year’s budget, Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities CEO Josh Evans is focused on ways to improve funding for disability services.
COVID-19 hospitalizations dip below 900 – Health News Illinois
As of Wednesday, 881 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, down 70 from Tuesday and down 302 from the prior week. Of the patients in the hospital on Wednesday, 162 were in intensive care units, down three from Tuesday and down 84 from the prior week. There were 82 patients on ventilators, up three […]
Survey: Majority of Chicago children either vaccinated against COVID-19 or likely to soon – Health News Illinois
The majority of Chicago children and adolescents are already vaccinated against COVID-19 or are likely to in the near future, according to a new survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Civica Rx to manufacture insulin – Health News Illinois
A nonprofit generic drug company, whose members include health systems with an Illinois presence, said Thursday it plans to manufacture and distribute insulins at “significantly lower prices” compared to what’s currently available.
House approves 340B program protections, other health proposals – Health News Illinois
The Illinois House approved various healthcare proposals Thursday, including protections for the 340B Drug Pricing Program.