SIU Medicine’s Dr. Jerry Kruse on expanding mental health services for Illinois farmers, rural communities – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker joined advocates this week to announce the statewide expansion of a pilot program to aid farmers suffering mental health issues.
IDPH reports 4,224 new COVID-19 cases, 51 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,224 new COVID-19 cases and 51 deaths on Thursday. The new cases bring the state’s total to 1,532,344, while the death toll is 24,030. As of Wednesday, 2,254 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, an increase of 12 from Tuesday and an increase of 70 from the […]
MAC launches subcommittee on community integration – Health News Illinois
The Medicaid Advisory Committee launched a new subcommittee Thursday aimed at providing short- and long-term recommendations to increase the number of seniors and persons with all types of disabilities receiving services in community settings.
Sinai Chicago CEO Teitelbaum leaving – Health News Illinois
Karen Teitelbaum plans to step down as Sinai Chicago CEO at the end of this year.
New law paves way for oral care center on Chicago’s west side – Health News Illinois
A new Illinois law will allow a national network of dental practices to open an oral care center on Chicago’s west side.
Mattoon’s Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center plans $31.2 million modernization project – Health News Illinois
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon is planning a $31.2 million modernization of its facility, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
IDPH reports highest single-day number of COVID-19 cases since January – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 5,178 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest single-day total since January. The new cases bring the state’s total to 1,528,120. Wednesday’s new cases are the first time the number has eclipsed 5,000 since 5,152 new cases were reported on Jan. 23. There were 26 more deaths reported […]
Demand for mental health services up at college campuses – Health News Illinois
College campuses across the state saw a spike in demand for mental health services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, university leaders and advocates told lawmakers Wednesday, citing long social isolation, “virtual burnout” and other factors.
Chicago now recommends unvaccinated people get tested before and after travel – Health News Illinois
Chicago updated its travel advisory Tuesday to recommend that unvaccinated people be tested before and after they travel, wear masks when in other places and quarantine upon their return to the city.
Illinois expands initiative to address mental health in farmers – Health News Illinois
Illinois will expand a pilot program statewide to help aid farmers suffering mental health issues.