Cook County looks to label mental health a public health crisis – Health News Illinois
The Cook County Board of Commissioners took the first step Thursday to identify mental health as a public health crisis.
Chicago aims to vaccinate 77 percent of eligible residents by end of year, Biden plans visit – Health News Illinois
The city of Chicago is ramping up its COVID-19 vaccine efforts, aiming to have at least 77 percent of eligible residents receive at least one dose by the end of the year, officials announced Thursday.
Gift of Hope, Malcolm X College announce $10.9 million project to boost healthcare training – Health News Illinois
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network and Malcolm X College are partnering on a new community development project in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood aimed at providing training programs for healthcare careers, the organizations announced Wednesday.
IDPH reports 3,561 new COVID-19 cases, 39 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,561 new COVID-19 cases and 39 deaths on Wednesday.
Health officials raise alarm on rising pediatric ER visits – Health News Illinois
Illinois pediatric hospitals are seeing spikes in emergency room visits, with health officials joining together Wednesday to ask parents to call doctors about non-life-threatening illnesses before bringing children to the emergency room.
Stakeholders hopeful on rate reform negotiations for long-term care – Health News Illinois
Negotiations on overhauling how long-term care facilities are paid are ongoing, stakeholders told a joint hearing of four House committees Wednesday.
Lurie Children’s Hospital, Communities United finalist for $20 million grant to address racial inequities – Health News Illinois
Lurie Children’s Hospital and Communities United are among 10 global finalists for up to $20 million in grant funding to address racial inequities.
Lurie Children’s Hospital, Communities United finalist for $20 million grant to address racial inequities – Health News Illinois
Lurie Children’s Hospital and Communities United are among 10 global finalists for up to $20 million in grant funding to address racial inequities.
IDPH reports 3,002 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,002 new COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths on Tuesday.
IDPH reports 3,002 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,002 new COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths on Tuesday.