Panelists address disparities in Chicago’s mortality rate – Health News Illinois
Chicago has some of the largest disparities among mortalities between Black and white residents of any major U.S. city, panelists said last week.
Mercyhealth requires unvaccinated workers to pay fees – Health News Illinois
Mercyhealth will require employees who aren’t vaccinated for COVID-19 to pay a monthly fee, per a recent statement.
Pritzker expresses encouragement with COVID-19 trend – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker expressed optimism Monday with Illinois’ recent COVID-19 metrics.
Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center plans expanded surgical services – Health News Illinois
Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center in Warrenville plans to expand the surgical services it offers, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Illinois sees slight decrease in counties at “warning” level for COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
The number of Illinois counties at the “warning” level for increased COVID-19 activity saw a slight dip last week, though the vast majority of counties remain on the list.
State awards $18 million in healthcare transformation funds to central Illinois collaborative – Health News Illinois
A central Illinois collaborative will receive $18 million in the latest allocation of healthcare transformation funds.
LeadingAge Illinois’ Angela Schnepf talks COVID-19 impact, rate reform – Health News Illinois
After nearly seven years with LeadingAge Illinois, Angela Schnepf recently took the reins of the association, which represents 354 members across the state.
IDPH reports 4,741 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,741 new COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths on Thursday. The new cases bring the state’s total to 1,559,077, while the death toll is 24,215. As of Wednesday, 2,337 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 10 from Tuesday and up 83 from the prior week. Of the […]
SwedishAmerican updates branding to become part of UW Health – Health News Illinois
Rockford’s SwedishAmerican updated its branding Thursday to become part of Wisconsin’s UW Health.
Durbin blasts FDA for delayed decision on Juul’s e-cigarettes – Health News Illinois
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Thursday it was “unacceptable” the Food and Drug Administration delayed its decision on whether Juul Labs and other major e-cigarette companies could continue to sell their products in the United States.