Pritzker signs new laws expanding access to free feminine hygiene products – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker took action Thursday on several bills intended to expand access to feminine hygiene products.
UnityPoint Health mandates COVID-19 vaccine – Health News Illinois
UnityPoint Health will require its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of November, joining a growing number of health systems that are mandating the shot.
HFS eyes spring expansion of Medicaid-like health coverage for undocumented adults – Health News Illinois
State officials hope to expand Medicaid-like coverage to more undocumented adults by next spring.
Advocate Aurora Health requires employees to receive COVID-19 vaccination – Health News Illinois
Advocate Aurora Health will require its team members to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by mid-October, the health system announced Wednesday.
Cook County reaches 11,000 COVID-19 deaths – Health News Illinois
Cook County officials on Wednesday urged residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine, as the region has now seen 11,000 COVID-related deaths.
Illinois expands free COVID-19 testing to all schools – Health News Illinois
Illinois will now offer free COVID-19 testing to all schools outside Chicago, officials announced Wednesday.
Pritzker mandates vaccine for some state employees, masks at schools, long-term care facilities – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker laid out several steps Wednesday to help stem the rise of COVID-19 cases, including mandating masks at schools and long-term care facilities and requiring state employees in congregate facilities to be vaccinated.
IDPH reports highest single-day number of COVID-19 cases in nearly three months – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,682 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the highest single-day number since early May. It’s the fourth time the state has surpassed 2,000 daily cases in the past week, with the seven-day average for new daily cases at nearly 2,059. Tuesday’s reported cases are the highest since 3,321 were […]
Beloit Health System plans $5.6 million birthing center in Roscoe – Health News Illinois
Beloit Health System plans to build a new $5.6 million freestanding birthing center in Roscoe, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Chicago not planning to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, businesses – Health News Illinois
Chicago’s top health official said Tuesday the city is not yet considering a requirement that customers and workers show proof of vaccination at indoor bars, restaurants and other businesses.