IDPH reports 1,687 new COVID-19 cases – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,687 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths Monday. The total number of COVID-19 cases is 1,425,219, while the death toll to 23,451. Nearly 73 percent of eligible Illinoisans ages 12 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Centers for […]
Pritzker signs various healthcare bills – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a dozen healthcare bills into law last week.
Illinois to extend Medicaid coverage for diabetes prevention, management programs – Health News Illinois
Illinois plans to expand Medicaid coverage for diabetes prevention and management programs, officials announced Monday.
Review Board approves Southern Illinois Healthcare’s merger with Harrisburg Medical Center – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board signed off Friday on Southern Illinois Healthcare’s plan to merge with Harrisburg Medical Center.
Over one-third of Illinois counties now at ‘warning’ level for COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
Thirty-seven of the state’s 102 counties are in the “warning” zone for increased COVID-19 activity, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. That’s up from 26 the prior week. The department also announced Friday that over 74 percent of Illinois adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, more than […]
Chicago recommends all individuals wear masks indoors – Health News Illinois
Chicago officials announced Friday they will recommend all individuals over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in public indoor settings.
OSF HealthCare, UIC partner to address health challenges in urban communities of Chicago – Health News Illinois
OSF HealthCare and the University of Illinois Chicago are hoping to take the lessons they’ve learned from working together to address disparities in rural communities to improve care in urban settings. Leaders from the organizations say it’s a natural progression after OSF’s merger last year with Little Company of Mary in Evergreen Park. OSF HealthCare […]
Duckworth, Durbin push for more funding for home and community-based services in infrastructure package – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ two Democratic senators called on congressional leaders Thursday to make investments in home and community-based services part of a proposed infrastructure package.
Illinois to require masks in all state facilities, regardless of vaccination status – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will now be required to wear face coverings in state facilities.
UIC receives $6 million to develop potential COVID-19 treatment – Health News Illinois
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have received $6 million from the federal government to develop a potential treatment for COVID-19.