Patrick Dombrowski on Collaborative Bridges initiative in Chicago – Health News Illinois
Last week saw the launch of Collaborative Bridges, a collaboration between community organizations and safety-net providers on Chicago’s west side that aims to transform the way mental and behavioral health services are provided.
SEIU Healthcare workers deliver strike notice to 11 Chicago-area nursing homes – Health News Illinois
Workers represented by SEIU Healthcare have delivered their 10-day strike notice to Infinity Nursing Homes, which operates 11 nursing homes within the Chicago area.
Long COVID detected even after patients tested negative, per Northwestern study – Health News Illinois
Potentially millions of individuals showed long COVID symptoms in 2020, even though they initially tested negative for the virus, according to research released this week by Northwestern Medicine.
GOP lawmakers call on IDFPR to evaluate the handling of behavioral health license applications – Health News Illinois
Two dozen House Republicans have called on the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation to evaluate how it handles behavioral health license applications.
Policymakers discuss efforts to stabilize healthcare workforce – Health News Illinois
Policymakers said Wednesday they can do more to invest in the healthcare industry and make it more appealing for potential employees.
Durbin, Duckworth urge HUD to take steps to address lead poisoning – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ two Democratic senators joined nine colleagues last week urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development to take further steps to address lead poisoning in federally assisted housing.
More than 500 workers strike at Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet – Health News Illinois
More than 500 union nurses are now on strike at Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet over concerns about unfair labor practices.
DOI outlines new law protecting coverage for preventive services – Health News Illinois
A recently signed law will not only codify protections for preventive care services that are required under the Affordable Care Act, but also reproductive healthcare services, the Department of Insurance said Wednesday.
NANI Vascular North plans $5.2 million surgical center in Addison – Health News Illinois
NANI Vascular North plans to build a $5.2 million single specialty surgery center in Addison, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Memorial Health, ISU open nursing school expansion in Springfield – Health News Illinois
Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing has opened its new Springfield location in collaboration with Memorial Health, the organizations announced last week.