Union nurses plan another strike at Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet – Health News Illinois
For the second time in four months, union workers at Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet plan to strike over concerns about unfair labor practices.
General Assembly approves measure to improve healthcare licensing – Health News Illinois
A proposal to improve the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s ability to process healthcare licenses is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker after unanimously passing the General Assembly last week.
Arwady takes job at CDC to address overdoses, suicides – Health News Illinois
Dr. Allison Arwady, the former public health commissioner for Chicago, will join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s efforts to address the nationwide increase in overdoses and suicides.
Johnson names new commissioner for Chicago Department of Public Health – Health News Illinois
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday he has chosen Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige as the next commissioner for the Department of Public Health.
New $10.4 million biopharma hub planned in Chicago – Health News Illinois
A new $10.4 million biopharma hub in Chicago hopes to help academic inventors translate their research into commercial products.
Vohra urges vaccination during Champaign County stop – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ top doctor on Wednesday urged residents to get their COVID-19 and flu vaccines, saying it is vital to protect loved ones from another potential ‘tripledemic’ of COVID-19, flu and RSV.
House committee approves measure to improve healthcare licensing – Health News Illinois
A House committee signed off Wednesday on a measure that looks to improve the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s ability to process healthcare licenses.
Chicago City Council delays action on paid leave ordinance opposed by safety nets – Health News Illinois
The Chicago City Council tabled a plan on Tuesday intended to greatly expand paid leave for workers.
Report finds pediatric ER visits from firearm injuries doubled during pandemic – Health News Illinois
The number of pediatric emergency department visits for firearm injuries doubled during the pandemic, according to a report released this week by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Chicago to receive $336 million for lead pipes removal – Health News Illinois
The city of Chicago will receive $336 million in federal funds over the next three years to replace up to 30,000 lead pipes that deliver water to homes, the state’s two Democratic senators announced last week.