NOCD’s Stephen Smith talks using technology to address OCD – Health News Illinois
Stephen Smith recalls the desperation he faced in college dealing with an unknown condition that left him essentially housebound.
Health systems turn to front-line workers for innovation – Health News Illinois
Health systems are turning to their front-line employees for innovation ideas, including using software platforms to engage them, panelists said Thursday.
Chicago sees drop in opioid-related deaths – Health News Illinois
Opioid-related deaths over the first half of the year in Chicago dropped by 18 percent compared to the same time in 2020, according to a report released Thursday by the city’s Department of Public Health.
Pritzker signs prior authorization reform into law – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker approved a proposal Thursday to reform prior authorization in Illinois.
Underwood unveils plan to address youth suicide – Health News Illinois
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, unveiled new legislation this week to educate healthcare providers on evidence-based youth suicide prevention initiatives.
Southern Illinois Healthcare mandates COVID-19 vaccine for workers – Health News Illinois
Southern Illinois Healthcare is the latest health system in the state to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees.
Medicaid rolls see small increase in May – Health News Illinois
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls saw continued growth in May.
IDPH reports three-month high of 46 COVID-19 deaths – Health News Illinois
COVID-19 deaths hit a three-month Wednesday, with the Illinois Department of Public Health reporting 46 more deaths. It’s the highest single-day number since 47 deaths were reported on May 15. The death toll is now 23,685. There were 3,833 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday, bringing the state total to 1,474,285. The seven-day statewide positivity rate […]
Chicago pharmacist arrested for selling COVID-19 vaccine cards online – Health News Illinois
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that a licensed pharmacist in Chicago has been arrested for selling authentic COVID-19 vaccine cards on eBay.
Review board approves plan to reopen former Westlake Hospital – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board signed off Tuesday on a $43.4 million plan by Woodlake Pacific Holdings LLC and Woodlake Specialty Hospital LLC to reopen the shuttered Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park.