Rockford Endoscopy Center plans $9.9 million modernization – Health News Illinois
Rockford Endoscopy Center seeks a nearly $9.9 million renovation of its facility, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Rising Pharmaceuticals opens new manufacturing facility in Decatur – Health News Illinois
New Jersey-based Rising Pharmaceuticals said Tuesday it has opened a new commercial manufacturing facility in Decatur. The company said the manufacturing and packaging facility will expand its sterile dosage capabilities, including injectables and ophthalmic products. “With one of the broadest portfolios of any U.S. generic pharmaceuticals company, we recognize that expanding manufacturing capabilities in the […]
Pritzker says abortion remains a crucial issue ahead of 2024 election – Health News Illinois
Access to abortion and reproductive healthcare will remain a critical political issue in Illinois and nationally next year, Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday.
IDPH ends longtime testing for certain pesticides – Health News Illinois
After nearly half a century, the Department of Public Health will discontinue statewide testing for organochlorine pesticides, like DDT, in the state’s lakes and rivers.
Illinois joins $1.4 billion settlement with Kroger over role in opioid crisis – Health News Illinois
Illinois will receive a share of a nearly $1.4 billion multi-state settlement with Kroger over the grocery chain’s role in the opioid epidemic, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced earlier this month.
Illinois’ uninsured rate falls to 6.6 percent – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ uninsured rate fell to 6.6 percent last year, down 0.5 percentage points from 2021, according to recent estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The change was statistically significant.
Chicago leaders lay out blueprint for environmental justice – Health News Illinois
Chicago leaders on Monday unveiled a blueprint focused on reducing pollution in the city’s south and west sides.
Durbin seeks to address pay disparity for nurse faculty – Health News Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a proposal last week to address pay disparities faced by faculty at nursing schools.
Northshore-Edward-Elmhurst Health proposes $26.9 million surgery center in Naperville – Health News Illinois
Northshore-Edward-Elmhurst Health plans to build a $26.9 million ambulatory surgical treatment center in Naperville, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Chicago health officials focus on migrants for latest COVID-19 vaccine rollout – Health News Illinois
Chicago health leaders said last week that delivering the latest COVID-19 vaccines to migrants will be a key focus of the rollout.