On the record with House Majority Leader Greg Harris, D-Chicago – Health News Illinois
After 15 years in the Legislature, House Majority Leader Greg Harris, D-Chicago, announced this week that he will not seek re-election next year.
Kelly sees Build Back Better as ‘great first step’ to addressing health equity – Health News Illinois
Congressional Democrat’s $2.2 trillion social policy bill is a “great first step” to help address disparities in healthcare, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, said Thursday.
HFS: No signal yet for end of public health emergency – Health News Illinois
A top official from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Thursday they have not received any notice the federal government plans to end the federal public health emergency.
IDPH reports highest single-day number of COVID-19 cases in over a year – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 11,542 new COVID-19 on Thursday, the highest single-day total of 2021. The reported cases are the highest since 12,542 were reported on Dec. 1, 2020. Thursday was the first time new cases have cracked five figures since 11,101 were reported on Dec. 10 of last year. The new […]
Ezike: Regional, racial disparities showing in early vaccine uptake among children – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ top doctor said Wednesday the agency is working to address disparities seen over the first several weeks in the number of children receiving their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Pritzker signs plan to implement community health workers program – Health News Illinois
A plan to fully implement the previously approved community health worker program was signed into law this week by Gov. JB Pritzer.
State extends Pandemic Health Navigator Program through next summer – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health will extend the state’s Pandemic Health Navigator Program, which connects individuals impacted by COVID-19 to resources, through June 2022.
Chicago-area health systems partner to boost healthcare workforce – Health News Illinois
Three health systems in the Chicago region have partnered on a new initiative to increase the healthcare workforce.
Research reveals new evidence that sugary beverage tax impacts are sustainable, effective: Tax in Seattle shows long-term reduction in demand and added sugars sold
Two new studies published by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago provide evidence that public policies to reduce consumption of added sugars through taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages are effective and sustainable. Sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, juice, and energy and sports drinks, are the largest contributor of added sugars in American diets. Overconsumption of added […]
Biden signs portion of Underwood’s Black maternal health plan into law – Health News Illinois
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a portion of a plan by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, to address maternal mortality and birth equity.