Pritzker signs bill regulating pregnancy crisis centers as opponents file legal challenge
Pregnancy crisis centers would be barred from engaging in what is deemed “unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices” under a law signed Thursday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
State seeks new behavioral health model for Medicaid
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is moving forward on a new behavioral health model for the state’s Medicaid program.
Arwady optimistic about policymakers’ focus on mental health, but cautious on funding
Chicago’s top doctor said this week she appreciates the recent focus from policymakers on ways to improve the city’s mental health infrastructure, though concerns remain on how to fund those services.
Pritzker signs bill codifying initiative to address homelessness
An initiative launched two years ago to, in part, improve access to services for the state’s homeless population was codified into law Wednesday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Ten Illinois organizations to receive nearly $13 million to expand access to rural healthcare
Nearly $13 million in federal funds will head to ten Illinois organizations to help expand access to healthcare in rural communities.
CDPH to discontinue wastewater testing for polio
Chicago will end its wastewater monitoring for polio, the Department of Public Health said Tuesday, with all samples coming back negative.
Cook County reports record-high number of opioid-related deaths in 2022
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said Tuesday that it has confirmed 2,000 opioid-related deaths last year, the highest number reported in a single year.
Becerra talks expanding access to health services during Chicago visit
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra used a Monday stop in Chicago to highlight steps the Biden administration has taken to increase access to healthcare services.
Supporters call on Chicago City Council to rethink mental health system
Advocates from across the mental health spectrum told members of a Chicago City Council committee that more steps need to be taken to improve the region’s mental health infrastructure.
IDPH launch $10 million program to place air purifiers in day care centers
The Department of Public Health announced last week a $10 million program to provide air purifiers to day care centers across the state, the latest step to help reduce the transmission of respiratory viruses like COVID-19.