IDPH reports highest single-day number of COVID-19 cases in two months – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 5,044 new COVID-19 on Wednesday, the first time the number has surpassed 5,000 in two months.
ER nurses call on UI Health to boost staffing, wages – Health News Illinois
Emergency room nurses at UI Health this week are calling on the health system to improve staffing and wages.
Illinois sees drop in Leapfrog’s fall rankings of hospitals – Health News Illinois
Thirty-three of 117 Illinois hospitals studied by the Leapfrog Group received top marks on patient safety, according to a report released Wednesday.
Zing Health acquires Lasso Healthcare Insurance – Health News Illinois
Chicago-based Zing Health has completed its acquisition of Lasso Healthcare Insurance, it announced Wednesday.
IDPH reports 2,245 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,245 new COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths on Tuesday.
Oak Street Health under federal investigation – Health News Illinois
The Department of Justice is investigating Chicago-based Oak Street Health over possible violations of the False Claims Act, the company disclosed in a quarterly filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital seeks $21.8 million expansion of cancer center – Health News Illinois
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva is planning a $21.8 million expansion of its cancer center, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Lawmakers look to fill healthcare gaps for veterans – Health News Illinois
Addressing homelessness, mental health and access to care are among the biggest healthcare challenges facing veterans, advocates told state lawmakers on Tuesday.
Chicago officials urge child vaccinations as daily case count rises – Health News Illinois
As the city’s COVID-19 case count continues to rise, Chicago health officials are urging families to get their children vaccinated.
Lawmakers, healthcare advocates urge action on Biden’s Build Back Better agenda – Health News Illinois
Several lawmakers joined advocates Monday in Chicago to again push for passage of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better package, which they said will make historic investments in home and community-based services.