Vohra describes ‘unified vision’ for healthcare in proposed budget – Health News Illinois
Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra told lawmakers Wednesday the agency is looking to create a “unified vision” for the state’s healthcare system coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raoul backs FDA’s proposal to change blood donation policy – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined nearly two dozen colleagues last week to commend the Food and Drug Administration’s proposal to move toward risk-based questions for blood donation rather than time-based deferrals.
Advocate Christ Medical Center plans $16.2 million expansion – Health News Illinois
Advocate Health plans a $16.2 million expansion at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Johnson elected Chicago mayor – Health News Illinois
Voters chose Brandon Johnson as the next mayor of Chicago on Tuesday, raising questions about the future direction of the city’s Department of Public Heath.
Chicago-wide overdose crisis campaign launches ahead of return of Medicaid redeterminations – Health News Illinois
Stakeholders joined together last week to raise concern over a “perfect storm” that could befall those in need of opioid services as Medicaid redeterminations return this spring.
Senate approves plan to address childhood behavioral health – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Senate approved various healthcare proposals last week, including one to implement recommendations made earlier this year in the children’s behavioral health blueprint laid out by Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration.
Opponents pledge lawsuit as bill to regulate pregnancy crisis centers clears Senate – Health News Illinois
A leading anti-abortion group has pledged litigation if the General Assembly moves forward with a plan intended to regulate crisis pregnancy centers in Illinois.
CDC: 13 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 13 Illinois counties, according to data released last week.
Duckworth, Schakowsky reintroduce plan to expand abortion coverage – Health News Illinois
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., brought back a proposal last week to the Senate that aims to ensure those disproportionately affected by abortion bans have greater access to services.
Carle Health acquires former UnityPoint Health-Central Illinois – Health News Illinois
Urbana-based Carle Health has formally taken over the central Illinois hospitals and clinics of Iowa-based UnityPoint Health, according to a Monday statement.