Policymakers seek protections for Chicago first responders injured, disabled by COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
Policymakers are considering legislation to protect Chicago first responders who were severely injured or disabled by COVID-19 before vaccines were available.
CDC: 19 counties at medium COVID-19 community levels – Health News Illinois
Federal health officials recommend those at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 take precautions in 19 Illinois counties, according to data released last week.
Pritzker signs proposal to ease ability to change genders on birth certificates – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off last week on a plan to ease the path for transgender Illinoisans to legally change the gender on their birth certificate.
Pritzker joins Reproductive Freedom Alliance – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker joined 19 other governors Tuesday to launch the multi-state Reproductive Freedom Alliance, which aims to protect and expand access to reproductive health in the states they lead.
Study: First COVID-19 vaccination could make subsequent boosters less effective – Health News Illinois
The original COVID-19 vaccines may hamper the efficiency of booster doses, according to research released by Northwestern Medicine.
Lawmakers discuss return of Medicaid redeterminations, workforce and reproductive health legislation – Health News Illinois
Legislative leaders weighed in Wednesday during a Health News Illinois event in Springfield on the variety of healthcare proposals that may come up this spring.
House committee approves task force to analyze 988 hotline – Health News Illinois
A House committee signed off Thursday morning on the creation of a task force to analyze the efficiency of the state’s 988 hotline for those experiencing mental health crises.
Illinois dental society seeks reform of insurance coverage – Health News Illinois
Members of the Illinois State Dental Society joined lawmakers Thursday to unveil a legislative package aimed at reforming dental insurance in the state.
Durbin calls for federal investigations into ‘interlocking directorates’ in life science industry – Health News Illinois
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., this week called for federal regulators to investigate potentially anticompetitive practices in the life science industry that could affect healthcare costs.
Lawmakers lay out healthcare priorities – Health News Illinois
Addressing social determinants of health, boosting mental health access and bolstering the workforce are among the healthcare issues gaining lawmaker’s attention this legislative session.