Pritzker takes action on various healthcare bills – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker took action Friday on over a dozen healthcare-related bills.
CDPH tracks increase in Legionnaires’ disease cases in July – Health News Illinois
The Chicago Department of Public Health said Friday it is tracking an increase of Legionnaires’ cases over the past month, following a three-fold increase over recent years.
Illinois receives $5.8 million for rural health clinics – Health News Illinois
Over $5.8 million in federal aid is heading to 118 rural health clinics in Illinois.
Union nurses plan strike at Chicago’s Community First Medical Center – Health News Illinois
The union representing 200 nurses at Community First Medical Center in Chicago will stage a one-day strike Monday over concerns of unfair labor practices and patient safety.
Over one-quarter of Illinois counties in ‘warning’ zone for COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
Twenty-six of the state’s 102 counties are in the “warning” zone for increased COVID-19 activity, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Myla Blandford and Amy Yeager talk rising COVID-19 trends in Metro East region – Health News Illinois
While Illinois has fared better than others when it comes to the most recent spike in COVID-19 cases, officials said they have growing concerns about the rise in cases and hospitalizations in certain regions.
IDPH reports 1,993 new COVID-19 cases – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,993 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, the highest single-day total since early May.
Pritzker signs plan to improve access to over-the-counter birth control – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Thursday a plan increasing access to hormonal contraceptives through pharmacists.
Pritzker signs telehealth expansion bill – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed a law he said will make Illinois a national leader in telehealth services.
IDPH reports 958 new COVID-19 cases – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 958 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday and 10 more deaths.