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.
Comptroller Mendoza launches portal to track spending on asylum seekers – Health News Illinois
The Illinois comptroller’s office on Tuesday launched a new portal to track the state’s expenditures for providing services to asylum seekers.
Comptroller Mendoza launches portal to track spending on asylum seekers – Health News Illinois
The Illinois comptroller’s office on Tuesday launched a new portal to track the state’s expenditures for providing services to asylum seekers.
IDPH reports low levels of RSV cases, hospitalizations – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ overall respiratory illness level remains low as it nears the end of the viral season, the Department of Public Health said Friday.
5-year-old migrant who fell sick in shelter died of sepsis – Health News Illinois
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined a 5-year-old boy who fell ill at a Chicago migrant shelter in December died of sepsis and a bacterial infection.
Northwestern Medicine plans $75 million expansion of cancer center in Warrenville – Health News Illinois
Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Warrenville plans a $75 million expansion and modernization of its services.
OSF set to open $237 million cancer institute in Peoria – Health News Illinois
After nearly a decade of planning, OSF HealthCare is set to open its $237 million cancer institute in Peoria later this month.
Cook County hosts summit to address behavioral Health – Health News Illinois
State and local leaders on Thursday called for a collaborative approach to address the behavioral health challenges facing the Chicagoland region.
Illinois, Cook County announce $250 million commitment for asylum seeker response – Health News Illinois
Illinois and Cook County have pledged a combined $250 million to help support shelters and healthcare services for asylum seekers coming to the region, Gov. JB Pritzker and county board President Toni Preckwinkle said Thursday.
ATI Physical Therapy launches musculoskeletal science research institute – Health News Illinois
Bolingbrook-based ATI Physical Therapy said this week it will launch a nonprofit institute to advance research on musculoskeletal science.