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On the record with House Majority Leader Greg Harris, D-Chicago
After 15 years in the Legislature, House Majority Leader Greg Harris, D-Chicago, announced this week that he will not seek re-election next year.
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Kelly sees Build Back Better as ‘great first step’ to addressing health equity
Congressional Democrat’s $2.2 trillion social policy bill is a “great first step” to help address disparities in healthcare, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, said Thursday.
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HFS: No signal yet for end of public health emergency
A top official from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Thursday they have not received any notice the federal government plans to end the federal public health emergency.
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IDPH reports highest single-day number of COVID-19 cases in over a year
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 11,542 new COVID-19 on Thursday, the highest single-day total of 2021.
Ezike: Regional, racial disparities showing in early vaccine uptake among children
Illinois’ top doctor said Wednesday the agency is working to address disparities seen over the first several weeks in the number of children receiving their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
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Pritzker signs plan to implement community health workers program
A plan to fully implement the previously approved community health worker program was signed into law this week by Gov. JB Pritzer.
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State extends Pandemic Health Navigator Program through next summer
The Illinois Department of Public Health will extend the state’s Pandemic Health Navigator Program, which connects individuals impacted by COVID-19 to resources, through June 2022.
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Chicago-area health systems partner to boost healthcare workforce
Three health systems in the Chicago region have partnered on a new initiative to increase the healthcare workforce.
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IDPH reports highest single-day number of COVID-19 cases in over a year
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 11,542 new COVID-19 on Thursday, the highest single-day total of 2021.
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LatestSouthwestern Illinois Visiting Nurse Association to receive Governor’s Engaging Aging Award
The Southwestern Illinois Visiting Nurse Association (SIVNA) has been selected to receive the Governor's Engaging Aging Award, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) announced Wednesday.
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Advocates praise federal support for ACA enrollment effort
As enrollment continues in the Affordable Care Act marketplace, advocates say they back the federal support they’ve received to help get Illinois individuals enrolled.
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FCC awards four Illinois groups $1.6 million for telehealth services
Four Illinois groups will receive a total of $1.6 million in the latest allocation by the Federal Communications Commission to support telehealth services.
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IDPH reports highest single-day number of COVID-19 cases in over a year
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