IDPH launches phone line to address rise in infant congenital syphilis – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health has launched a phone line to provide clinical consultation for providers and address an increase in congenital syphilis cases among Illinois newborns.
UIC, partners receives $5 million for citywide study on epilepsy, brain cancer – Health News Illinois
A project led by the University of Illinois Chicago will receive $5 million in federal funds to improve care and research on epilepsy, brain tumors and neurological disorders.
27 Illinois hospitals receive A grades in latest Leapfrog rankings – Health News Illinois
Twenty-seven of 109 Illinois hospitals studied by the Leapfrog Group received top marks on patient safety, according to a report released Monday.
IDPH awards $3.5 million to support youth health services – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health said Friday it will allocate $3.5 million to 19 different organizations to support post-pandemic child and adolescent health services.
Union workers at Howard Brown Health plan strike – Health News Illinois
Hundreds of union workers at Howard Brown Health said Friday they will strike later this month in response to what they call unfair labor practices at the Chicago-based provider.
HCSC fined $231,900 for network adequacy, transparency violation – Health News Illinois
The Department of Insurance fined Health Care Service Corporation, the parent company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, $231,900 for failing to provide up-to-date, accurate and complete provider directory information.
Panelists discuss potential of AI in healthcare – Health News Illinois
Experts at a Health News Illinois event Thursday said artificial intelligence is set to transform healthcare delivery, although unknowns remain on how the technology will advance in the coming years.
White House says domestic spending package includes $33 million for Illinois to fight opioid crisis – Health News Illinois
The White House wants Congress to reach a bipartisan agreement to fund the government and provide resources to fight the opioid epidemic, including an estimated $33 million for Illinois.
HSHS begins notifying patients affected by cybersecurity incident – Health News Illinois
Hospital Sisters Health System last week began notifying patients whose information may have been involved in a cybersecurity incident that caused a systemwide technical outage in late August and early September.
Aunt Martha’s receives $9 million from MacKenzie Scott’s foundation – Health News Illinois
Olympia Field’s Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness has received $9 million from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s foundation.