Advocates offer feedback on community health worker program – Health News Illinois
Competitive wages, thorough training and no undue barriers to entry were among the recommendations that advocates laid out Wednesday for the implementation of the community health worker program.
Advocates offer feedback on community health worker program – Health News Illinois
Competitive wages, thorough training and no undue barriers to entry were among the recommendations that advocates laid out Wednesday for the implementation of the community health worker program.
Lawmakers demand answers on Illinois’ child mental health crisis – Health News Illinois
A bipartisan group of lawmakers grilled state officials Wednesday for not doing more to address the rise in mental health issues among Illinois children.
Lawmakers demand answers on Illinois’ child mental health crisis – Health News Illinois
A bipartisan group of lawmakers grilled state officials Wednesday for not doing more to address the rise in mental health issues among Illinois children.
Study: About one in seven healthcare workers hesitant to be vaccinated – Health News Illinois
Roughly one in seven healthcare workers are hesitant to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Illinois Supreme Court announces call to action to address mental health in courts – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ judicial system must do more to help those suffering from mental health, the state’s top court and advocates said Tuesday.
Annual report sees positive trends, challenges for Illinoisans’ health during COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
Illinois continued some of its positive health trends, though health disparities remain an issue, according to an annual report released Tuesday by the United Health Foundation.
Arwady: Chicago lagging on booster shots – Health News Illinois
Chicago’s top doctor said Tuesday she is concerned with the lack of residents who have received their COVID-19 booster shot.
Illinois IDs first case of omicron variant – Health News Illinois
Illinois has identified its first confirmed case of the omicron COVID-19 variant, health officials announced Tuesday evening. The Chicago resident is a known contact of a confirmed omicron case from another state who visited the city. The Chicagoan, who is fully vaccinated with a booster dose, did not require hospitalization and has self-isolated since their […]
IDPH reports 8,700 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 8,700 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and 14 more deaths.