Advocates see improvements in long-term care staffing – Health News Illinois
Advocates told lawmakers Tuesday that progress is being made to address staffing at long-term care facilities, but more work needs to be done.
Carle plans discontinuation of cardiac catheterization at Proctor Hospital – Health News Illinois
Carle Health recently told state regulators it plans to discontinue cardiac catheterization at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
Lurie Children’s says no timeline when network may be restored – Health News Illinois
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago said Monday they do not have a timeline for when their network systems may come back online, after taking them down nearly a week ago due to a cyberattack.
Waukegan officials stress need for trauma care in community – Health News Illinois
Waukegan officials said Monday that the recent decision to pull the trauma center designation from Vista Medical Center East puts the health and well-being of residents in Lake County at risk.
Blessing Health System plans to add pain management to services – Health News Illinois
Blessing Health System plans to add pain management services at its Quincy surgery center, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
IDPH reports continued decline in RSV cases, hospitalizations – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ overall respiratory illness level is continuing to decline, the Department of Public Health said Friday.
Rosalind Franklin University plans expansion of health simulation center – Health News Illinois
Rosalind Franklin University plans to use $8.1 million in state funds to help build a “virtual health system” and expand its simulation center to better train healthcare workers.
Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan loses trauma center designation – Health News Illinois
Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan has lost its trauma center designation. The Department of Public Health confirmed that the designation was revoked Friday “due to (the hospital’s) absence of […]
OSF’s Dawn Trompeter talks planned reopening of Peru hospital – Health News Illinois
OSF HealthCare plans to reopen the former St. Margaret’s Health hospital in Peru this April, returning health services to a region that saw two hospital closures in 2023.
Lurie Children’s working with law enforcement to address cybersecurity matter – Health News Illinois
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago said Thursday night it is working with law enforcement agencies and other experts in response to a cybersecurity matter.