Gottlieb Memorial Hospital to discontinue pediatric unit – Health News Illinois
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park plans to discontinue its four-bed pediatric unit, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Illinois residency programs help Wisconsin OB-GYN residents get family planning trainin – Health News Illinois
Illinois OB-GYN residency programs are hosting Wisconsin residents to ensure comprehensive family planning education.
Pritzker signs plan to guarantee workers 40 hours of paid leave – Health News Illinois
Illinois will soon mandate 40 hours of paid time off under a law signed Monday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
CDC: 26 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 26 Illinois counties, according to data released last week.
Chicago reaches $23.8 million settlement with JUUL Labs over claims of marketing, selling to underage consumers – Health News Illinois
The City of Chicago announced Friday a $23.8 million agreement with e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs over claims the company marketed and sold vaping products to youth.
Vohra lays out goals for IDPH to improve health infrastructure, combat misinformation – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ top doctor laid out his goals last week on how health agencies can become “modern and resilient” to address public health’s most pressing issues.
SIU School of Medicine’s Dr. Kari Wolf talks new Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center – Health News Illinois
This week saw state leaders formally launch a new center aimed at improving the recruitment, education and training of behavioral health professionals.
Lawmakers advance COVID-19 protections for Chicago first responders – Health News Illinois
Lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday to the House floor providing protections for Chicago first responders who were severely injured or disabled by COVID-19 before vaccines were available.
Illinois fines Blue Cross’ parent company $605,000 for violating network adequacy law – Health News Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois’ parent company, Health Care Service Corporation, has been fined $605,000 for violating the state’s network adequacy law, the Illinois Department of Insurance announced Thursday.
House committee approves plan to lower insulin copay to $35 – Health News Illinois
A House committee approved a plan Wednesday evening to lower the state’s cap on the out-of-pocket cost of insulin to $35.