Illinois set to receive $790 million from $26 billion national opioid settlement – Health News Illinois
Illinois could receive $790 million as part of a $26 billion national settlement with drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and three companies that distributed opioid painkillers, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday.
OSF HealthCare to require COVID-19 vaccines for employees – Health News Illinois
OSF HealthCare said Wednesday it will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
University of Illinois system, UI Health to require employees to be vaccinated – Health News Illinois
The University of Illinois system, as well as UI Health, will require all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Advocates celebrate expansion of Medicaid-like health coverage for undocumented adults – Health News Illinois
Lawmakers and advocates celebrated Tuesday the state’s expansion of Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented adults.
Advocate Aurora says cyberattack affected several Illinois facilities – Health News Illinois
Advocate Aurora Health said it is one of the health systems and organizations affected by two security incidents in April targeting Elekta Inc., a third-party company it uses to coordinate delivery of radiation services and therapies to patients at seven Illinois sites.
Lightfoot warns of potential mitigations to prevent spread of COVID-19 in Chicago – Health News Illinois
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot raised new concerns Tuesday about the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the city, suggesting that restrictions may return if it reaches certain levels.
State agencies issue guidances for fall semester for colleges – Health News Illinois
The state agencies overseeing higher education in Illinois issued guidance Monday on how schools should fully reopen to in-person learning this fall, including urging them to require vaccinations.
Ezike, Arwady weigh in on rising COVID-19 metrics – Health News Illinois
Two of Illinois’ top health officials said Monday they expect to see COVID-19 cases continue to increase heading into the fall, though Chicago and the state remain in a good place compared to other parts of the country.
Pritzker cites COVID-19 response in re-election announcement – Health News Illinois
Citing his leadership over Illinois’ COVID-19 response, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday he will seek re-election next year.
AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center plans $107 million modernization – Health News Illinois
AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove plans a $107 modernization of its facility, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.