Advocates say more focus needed on Lyme disease – Health News Illinois
Advocates want to raise awareness of Lyme disease in Illinois. Jennifer Russell, executive director of the Illinois Lyme Association, told members of the House’s Human Services and Senate’s Public Health […]
IDPH updates standing order to allow schools to administrator opioid antagonists – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health said Thursday it has updated a standing order that allows school officials to administer naloxone and other opioid antagonists.
Lawmakers discuss supporting health services through expected budget shortfall – Health News Illinois
A projected state budget shortfall could lead to challenging conversations this spring on how best to support the healthcare industry, a panel of lawmakers said Wednesday.
Healthcare groups weigh in on Pritzker’s budget proposal – Health News Illinois
Healthcare groups said Wednesday they appreciate Gov. JB Pritzker’s commitment during his budget address to strengthen the state’s healthcare system, but some said the proposal does not go far enough to support their sectors.
Pritzker releases plans to tackle medical debt relief, maternal health and insurance reform – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled a nearly $53 billion spending plan Wednesday that addresses medical debt for over 300,000 Illinoisans, Black maternal health outcomes and care for asylum seekers.
UChicago Medicine, surgeon sued over death of former Silver Cross Hospital CEO – Health News Illinois
A recently filed lawsuit accuses UChicago Medicine and one of its surgeons of negligence in the heart procedure and subsequent death last fall of former Silver Cross Hospital CEO Ruth Colby.
UChicago Medicine, surgeon sued over death of former Silver Cross Hospital CEO – Health News Illinois
A recently filed lawsuit accuses UChicago Medicine and one of its surgeons of negligence in the heart procedure and subsequent death last fall of former Silver Cross Hospital CEO Ruth Colby.
Nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet file wage theft complaint – Health News Illinois
Nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet said Tuesday they have filed a wage theft complaint against Ascension Health related to workers being “promised then denied” overtime pay.
Nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet file wage theft complaint – Health News Illinois
Nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet said Tuesday they have filed a wage theft complaint against Ascension Health related to workers being “promised then denied” overtime pay.
UChicago Medicine nurses vote to authorize strike – Health News Illinois
UChicago Medicine nurses voted late Tuesday night to authorize a strike if they and their management fail to reach an agreement on a new contract, according to National Nurses United, which represents 2,800 nurses at the system.