Pritzker calls on Biden, Congress for more migrant aid – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker joined the Democratic governors of eight other states in calling on President Joe Biden and congressional leaders to come together on a border security agreement that includes resources for states like Illinois that are taking in new arrivals.
Illinois Democrats pledge preservation of abortion care on Roe anniversary – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ Democratic leaders on Monday vowed to continue steps to ensure access to reproductive healthcare.
Pritzker ‘deeply concerned’ by Chicago’s new strategy for asylum seekers – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday he is “deeply concerned” about a potential strategy by Chicago officials for housing new arrivals to the city.
Endeavor reaches $55 million settlement to resolve class-action suit against former NorthShore health system – Health News Illinois
Endeavor Health has reached a $55 million agreement to settle a more-than-a-decade-old, class-action lawsuit against the former NorthShore University HealthSystem for allegedly overcharging patients for hospital services after it acquired Highland Park Hospital in 2000.
Durbin looks to extend funding for federal oral health program – Health News Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., last week filed a plan to reauthorize a program intended to support states’ efforts to promote oral health.
IDPH reports decline is RSV cases, hospitalizations – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ overall respiratory illness level has decreased in recent weeks, the Department of Public Health said Friday.
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital leaders talk new adult facility – Health News Illinois
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital announced earlier this month the opening of its adult hospital in Chicago.
IDPH accepting grant applications to address sickle cell disease – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health said Wednesday it is accepting applications to help fund programs to address sickle cell disease.
IDPH accepting grant applications to address sickle cell disease – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health said Wednesday it is accepting applications to help fund programs to address sickle cell disease.
Welch announces working group to address asylum seekers – Health News Illinois
A 10-person working group will look at ways that lawmakers can help address the rise in asylum seekers coming to Illinois, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, said Wednesday.