Illinois receives federal approval to expand access to care for schoolchildren – Health News Illinois
Illinois has received federal approval for a plan to increase Medicaid funding for eligible children receiving Medicaid-covered health services in schools.
OSF HealthCare announces plans for cancer research institute – Health News Illinois
OSF HealthCare announced Tuesday plans to launch a cancer research institute.
Report: Initial severity of COVID-19 infection impacts neurological symptoms of long COVID – Health News Illinois
Individuals more seriously affected by their initial COVID-19 infection are more likely to develop more severe long COVID neurological symptoms, according to a report published Wednesday by Northwestern Medicine.
Hospitals seek Medicaid rate boost to help address rising costs – Health News Illinois
Facing rising costs and the continued aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital leaders are asking lawmakers to support legislation that would be a financial windfall for some of the most vulnerable facilities.
Cook County launches public awareness campaign for STDs – Health News Illinois
Cook County health leaders on Monday launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at addressing rising cases of sexually transmitted diseases.
Northwest Community Outpatient Surgery Center seeks to expand services – Health News Illinois
Northwest Community Outpatient Surgery Center in Des Plaines seeks to add general surgery to its services, according to a recent application from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Pritzker’s office emphasizes effort to boost staffing at human services facilities – Health News Illinois
Recruiting and retaining state workers at places like human services facilities remains an administrative priority, a top official from Gov. JB Pritzker’s office said Monday.
CDC: 6 counties at elevated COVID-19 community levels – Health News Illinois
Federal health officials recommend those at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 take precautions in six Illinois counties, according to data released last week.
Illinois to receive $85,000 in settlement with online telehealth company – Health News Illinois
Illinois will receive nearly $85,000 as part of a multi-state settlement with a Chicago-based telehealth company over alleged misrepresentation of the safety and effectiveness of its vision tests, Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Friday.
Illinois announces $14.3 million for human services providers – Health News Illinois
Seventy human services providers in Illinois will receive more than $14 million in state funding for facility upgrades and accessibility, officials announced Friday.