Underwood: Climate change linked to health – Health News Illinois
Climate change needs to be part of the conversation as policymakers look to address healthcare and social determinants, U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, said Wednesday.
IDPH reports 7,390 new COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 7,390 new COVID-19 cases and 28 deaths on Tuesday. The new cases bring the state total to 1,911,649, while the death toll is 26,934. The seven-day average for new cases is 7,199, down 141 from a week ago. The seven-day average for daily deaths is 34, down seven […]
Lawmakers push for movement on nursing home rate reform – Health News Illinois
Saying the issue can no longer be dragged out, members of the Illinois House said Tuesday that rate reform for long-term care facilities needs to be passed this upcoming legislative session.
Pritzker signs plan to allow licensed midwives in Illinois – Health News Illinois
Licensed midwives will soon be able to practice in Illinois under a plan signed into law Tuesday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Review board approves Rush, Select Medical’s 100-bed rehabilitation hospital in Chicago – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board on Tuesday approved a nearly $110 million plan by Rush University Medical Center and Pennsylvania-based Select Medical Corporation to open a 100-bed rehabilitation hospital on Chicago’s west side.
IDPH reports 4,561 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,561 new COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths on Monday.
IDPH reports 4,561 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,561 new COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths on Monday.
Experts discuss future of healthcare innovation in Illinois – Health News Illinois
A panel of experts told lawmakers last week that data collection, expansive collaborations that stretch beyond borders and boosting information technology are key to bolstering healthcare access.
Experts discuss future of healthcare innovation in Illinois – Health News Illinois
A panel of experts told lawmakers last week that data collection, expansive collaborations that stretch beyond borders and boosting information technology are key to bolstering healthcare access.
Advocate Aurora Health has no plans to pause elective procedures amidst COVID surge – Health News Illinois
While COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to surge at its Illinois hospitals, a top Advocate Aurora Health executive said Monday there’s no plans to pause elective procedures.