Potential merger won’t impact Quincy Medical Group’s expansion plans – Health News Illinois
The recent announcement of a planned merger with DuPage Medical Group will not halt local expansion efforts for Quincy Medical Group, including plans to construct a small-format hospital.
IDPH reports nearly seven-month high in new COVID-19 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 62 new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, the highest single-day total in nearly seven months.
NorthShore University HealthSystem and Edward-Elmhurst Health plan merger – Health News Illinois
NorthShore University HealthSystem and Edward-Elmhurst Health plan to merge under a new parent system, the organizations officially announced Wednesday.
IDPH reports 2,588 new COVID-19 cases, nine deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,588 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths on Tuesday.
Arwady: Interested, not concerned yet, with mu variant of COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
While Illinois has started to report its first cases of the mu variant of COVID-19, Chicago’s top doctor said Tuesday she was not overly concerned with it at this time. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said during a Facebook live event that the city has had at least one case of […]
Feds seize fake COVID-19 cards at O’Hare International Airport – Health News Illinois
Federal officials said Tuesday they found more than a dozen fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in a package at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab CEO Dr. Joanne Smith dies at 60 – Health News Illinois
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab CEO Dr. Joanne Smith has died after a battle with cancer, the organization announced Tuesday.
CDC: Spring break led to COVID-19 outbreak at University of Chicago – Health News Illinois
An outbreak connected to the University of Chicago’s spring break led to 158 students contracting COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported last week.
Illinois launches initiative to improve services for homeless – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order last Friday that, in part, aims to improve access to services for the state’s homeless population.
State extends COVID-19 vaccination deadline – Health News Illinois
Illinois is pushing back the deadline for healthcare workers, teachers and college students to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to Sept. 19.