Illinoisans shopping for Healthcare.gov coverage save average of 32 percent – Health News Illinois
Illinoisans who returned and shopped around on Healthcare.gov during the current special enrollment period are saving an average of 32 percent on health coverage, according to recently released federal data.
Lurie Children’s acquires Chicago Area Pediatrics – Health News Illinois
Chicago Area Pediatrics is set to join Lurie Children’s Primary Care, the two organizations announced Thursday.
Pritzker signs plan boosting access to mental health services for first responders – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off Thursday on a plan intended to boost access to mental health services for first responders.
IDPH reports 24 more COVID-19 deaths, 3,114 new cases – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 24 new COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, the highest single-day total in over two months. The death toll is now 23,575. Thursday’s total death was the highest since 37 deaths were reported on June 6. There were 3,114 new COVID-19 cases reported Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 1,454,208. […]
Arwady: No sign Lollapalooza led to spike in COVID-19 cases – Health News Illinois
Chicago’s top doctor said Thursday there is no evidence the Lollapalooza music festival earlier this month was a super-spreader event.
Four Illinois groups receive $4 million total to improve rural access to healthcare – Health News Illinois
Four Illinois organizations will receive $1 million each in federal funds to help improve access to healthcare in rural areas.
Lightfoot: Chicago faces $733 million budget shortfall in 2022 – Health News Illinois
The continued financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has Chicago looking at a revenue shortfall of $733 million next year, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday.
Illinois launches vaccine verification site – Health News Illinois
Illinois launched a new portal Wednesday to allow adults to access and present their COVID-19 vaccination record.
IDPH reports 2,950 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,950 new COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths Tuesday.
AMITA Health plans infusion therapy center in Romeoville – Health News Illinois
AMITA Health plans to modernize an existing medical clinic building in Romeoville to house a proposed $6.3 million infusion therapy center, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.