Raoul files challenge over court ruling on access to mifepristone – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined nearly two dozen colleagues Tuesday to challenge a federal ruling that could restrict access to the abortion drug mifepristone.
CDC: 14 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 14 Illinois counties, according to data released last week.
Illinois set to receive $332 million for water infrastructure projects – Health News Illinois
Illinois will receive $332 million from the federal government to help communities upgrade their water infrastructure.
DOI launches new consumer complaints system – Health News Illinois
The Department of Insurance announced Friday the launch of a new system intended to make it easier for consumers to file complaints.
Mifepristone access remains legal in Illinois after conflicting court rulings, say state leaders – Health News Illinois
The abortion drug mifepristone will continue to be available in Illinois as a federal court battle over its legality continues, Gov. JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Friday.
Ford on raising awareness for return of redeterminations, advocating for overdose prevention sites – Health News Illinois
Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, joined stakeholders last week to launch a campaign to raise awareness of the potential challenge of connecting people with opioid use disorder to needed services if they lose their health coverage through the Medicaid redetermination process. Ford spoke with Health News Illinois about the importance of lawmakers speaking to constituents […]
Illinois medical schools commemorate Match Day with high rates of students staying in state – Health News Illinois
Internal medicine remained one of the most popular specialties for Illinois medical students pursuing residency.
SIUE to build new health sciences facility as part of $105 million grant – Health News Illinois
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will receive $105 million in state funding to, in part, construct a new health sciences building, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday.
Underwood reintroduces plan to make enhanced ACA premium tax credits permanent – Health News Illinois
Temporarily enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act health plans would be made permanent under a proposal recently filed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville.
Raoul, colleagues back proposed federal rule to change access to contraceptive care – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined nearly two dozen colleagues Wednesday in support of a proposed federal rule to prevent private health plans from using “moral objections” to avoid covering contraceptive services.