Rural Illinois healthcare providers receive $245.9 million in COVID-19 relief – Health News Illinois
Illinois providers serving rural Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program and Medicare beneficiaries will receive $245.9 million this month from the federal government.
State awarding $5 million to pediatricians to expand COVID-19 vaccine access – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is getting $5 million from the state to inject COVID-19 vaccines into more patient care settings, including primary care offices, urgent care centers and hospital discharges.
IDPH reports 4,705 new COVID-19 cases, nine deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,705 new COVID-19 on Monday and nine deaths. The new cases bring the state’s total to 1,775,253, while the death toll is 26,277. The seven-day average for new cases is 4,392, up 940 from a week ago. The seven-day average for daily deaths is 23, up four from […]
Cook County unveils community health assessment report – Health News Illinois
Cook County health officials recently unveiled its new five-year community health assessment report, with a focus on addressing structural racism in the region.
Illinois hospitals participating in HHS initiative on maternal and infant health – Health News Illinois
A half dozen Illinois hospitals are participating in a new federal initiative aimed at boosting health outcomes for mothers and babies.
Pressure mounts against surprise billing rule – Health News Illinois
A bipartisan group of Illinois’ congressional delegation are among 152 lawmakers urging the federal government to revise the interpretation of its surprise billing rule.
COVID-19 cases continue uptick – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 22,600 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 last week, a 29 percent jump from the prior week. There have now been 1,735,586 cases in the state. The death toll reached 26,077, after 129 more deaths last week. As of Thursday, 1,553 individuals in Illinois were in the […]
Advocate Aurora raising minimum wage for workers to $18 an hour – Health News Illinois
Advocate Aurora Health plans to raise its minimum wage for workers to $18 an hour, starting Dec. 5.
Raoul leads coalition against new Indiana abortion laws – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of colleagues this week in supporting a constitutional challenge to several Indiana laws on abortion providers.
Ezike, Lightfoot discuss vaccine hesitancy with congressional subcommittee – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ top doctor and Chicago’s mayor told a congressional subcommittee Wednesday that more needs to be done to get COVID-19 vaccines out to those yet to receive a dose.