Senate approves various healthcare proposals – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Senate approved several healthcare-related proposals this week, including some related to addressing workforce challenges.
Harris lays out lawmakers’ decision-making on ARPA allocations – Health News Illinois
One of the General Assembly’s lead budgeteers said Thursday they continue to look at ways to spend the roughly $3.5 billion the state has left in federal COVID-19 relief dollars.
Durbin bill expands mental health support after emergencies – Health News Illinois
More survivors and first responders could receive mental health support after natural disasters, under a bill spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill.
Kindred hospitals to expand physical rehabilitation services – Health News Illinois
A pair of long-term care hospitals in Illinois are seeking to expand their physical rehabilitation services.
Pritzker: Mask fight is for next emergency – Health News Illinois
As COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to plummet in Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker said he’s fighting a court ruling on his mask and COVID-19 vaccine requirements to provide clarity for the state’s next emergency. Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a petition for appeal Tuesday on behalf of Pritzker, officially asking the Supreme Court to […]
Chicago to join state in lifting indoor mask mandate on Feb. 28 – Health News Illinois
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot confirmed Tuesday the city will join the rest of the state in lifting its indoor mask mandate in most public places next Monday.
Chicago to join state in lifting indoor mask mandate on Feb. 28 – Health News Illinois
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot confirmed Tuesday the city will join the rest of the state in lifting its indoor mask mandate in most public places next Monday.
IDPH adds bebtelovimab to available COVID-19 treatments – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Tuesday it’s added bebtelovimab to the growing number of monoclonal antibodies available to treat COVID-19.
IDPH adds bebtelovimab to available COVID-19 treatments – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Tuesday it’s added bebtelovimab to the growing number of monoclonal antibodies available to treat COVID-19.
Senate approves plan for funding of 988 hotline – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Senate unanimously signed off last week to fund and maintain the 988 hotline number for those in a mental health crisis.