Hospitalizations decrease statewide, but remain high in southern Illinois – Health News Illinois
COVID-19 hospitalizations have dipped statewide over the past week, but remain high in southern Illinois.
On the record with Dr. Tom Shanley, CEO, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago – Health News Illinois
Before the COVID-19 crisis took hold, demand for behavioral health services for children was rising. The pandemic has exacerbated that, according to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago CEO Dr. Tom Shanley.
Raoul, colleagues file brief supporting feds lawsuit against Texas’ new abortion law – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined nearly two dozen colleagues this week in support of the U.S. Department of Justice’s legal challenge to Texas’ new abortion law.
Advocates call for reform at Illinois’ long-term care facilitie – Health News Illinois
Advocates on Wednesday called on lawmakers to reform Illinois’ long-term care facilities, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Non-COVID respiratory viruses driving surge at Lurie Children’s – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ largest pediatric provider is nearing capacity. But it’s not COVID-19 driving the latest surge. Instead, an influx of other respiratory viruses more often seen in winter months is pushing Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to the brink.
More than double the number of Illinoisans than usual buy Healthcare.gov coverage – Health News Illinois
More than double the number of Illinoisans as usual signed up for new Healthcare.gov coverage between mid-February and mid-August this year, thanks to a special enrollment period opened in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Review board approves $170.5 million cardiovascular institute at NorthShore’s Glenbrook Hospital – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board signed off Tuesday on a $170.5 million plan by NorthShore University HealthSystem to centralize cardiovascular services at its Glenbrook Hospital.
Chicago receives nearly $600,000 in settlements with online vaping retailers – Health News Illinois
Chicago will receive nearly $600,000 in fines from settlements with eight online e-cigarette retailers for illegally selling vaping products to minors, the city announced Tuesday.
DuPage Medical Group changes name to Duly Health and Care – Health News Illinois
DuPage Medical Group is changing its name to Duly Health and Care, as it expands outside the Chicago-area and across state lines.
Pritzker, Democratic lawmakers vow to protect reproductive rights – Health News Illinois
Calling a new Texas law banning nearly all abortions an “abomination,” Gov. JB Pritzker joined members of Illinois’ Democratic congressional delegation on Tuesday to call for a federal law protecting reproductive rights.