Memorial Health System to rebrand – Health News Illinois
Springfield-based Memorial Health System announced Monday it will rebrand as Memorial Health, which will also include renaming three of its five hospitals and many of its outpatient services.
Quincy Medical Group plans new birth center – Health News Illinois
Quincy Medical Group plans to build a new birth center, the group announced Monday.
Sinai Chicago partners with Mary Free Bed to oversee Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital – Health News Illinois
Sinai Chicago will partner with Michigan-based Mary Free Bed to manage operations at its Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, the two organizations announced Monday.
DPH reports 2,029 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,029 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths on Monday.
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital to discontinue obstetric services – Health News Illinois
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital plans to discontinue its 23-bed obstetric services, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Harmon: Lawmakers may take up parental notice repeal during veto session – Health News Illinois
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, said last week that a repeal of parental notification for abortion services may be on the docket when lawmakers return to Springfield later this year for the veto session.
IDPH adopts CDC recommendations for COVID-19 booster shots – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday it will adopt the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation for booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for certain populations. The federal agency last week recommended booster doses for seniors 65 and older, residents in long-term care settings, adults with underlying medical conditions and workers […]
On the Record with Steve Nelson, CEO, Duly Health and Care – Health News Illinois
DuPage Medical Group is now Duly Health and Care.
Panelists call for changes to recovery care – Health News Illinois
Better communication between providers and recognizing substance use disorder as a long-term medical issue are keys to improving the recovery system in healthcare, panelists said this week during a panel hosted by the Health Care Council of Chicago.
Pritzker announces $44 million investment in workforce training for sectors impacted by COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
Illinois will invest over $44 million to boost workforce training for healthcare and other sectors that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday.