Cook County union employees continue strike – Health News Illinois
Nearly 2,000 union employees at Cook County, including those at Cook County Health, went on strike Friday over wages and health insurance.
IDPH reports 248 new COVID-19 cases – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 248 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and 18 more deaths. The new cases bring the state’s total to 1,390,140 cases. The death toll is 23,191. Just over 68 percent of eligible Illinoisans ages 12 and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Centers […]
On the record with Mary Starmann-Harrison, CEO, Hospital Sisters Health System – Health News Illinois
Hospital Sisters Health System CEO Mary Starmann-Harrison announced late last year that she would retire in 2021 after 10 years at the system’s helm. Under her leadership, HSHS grew to 15 hospitals in Illinois and Wisconsin, including the addition of HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville. A Chicago […]
Durbin, Krishnamoorthi call for larger federal oversight of vaping products – Health News Illinois
Several Illinois Congressional leaders this week called on the Food and Drug Administration to take a more proactive role in regulating vaping products.
HCSC’s Smith talks telehealth, value-based care – Health News Illinois
The coming months and year will paint a clearer picture of the future of telehealth, the leader of one of the nation’s top insurers said Thursday.
Chicago launches food equity initiative – Health News Illinois
Chicago officials announced Thursday a new initiative to connect residents with nutrition programs and healthy, affordable food.
IDPH reports 258 new COVID-19 cases – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 258 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday and eight more deaths.
Chicago to close several mass vaccination sites – Health News Illinois
Chicago announced Wednesday that additional mass vaccination sites will close in the coming weeks, as officials continue their “hyperlocal” focus on vaccinations.
Illinois sees significant drop in births in 2020 – Health News Illinois
The number of new births in Illinois in 2020 fell by nearly 5 percent, beyond the national average.
Nurses to hold one-day strike at Cook County Health – Health News Illinois
Nurses at Cook County Health will hold a one-day strike Thursday over what they call a “staffing crisis” at the health system.