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Raoul, colleagues urge Trump administration to reconsider rule that limits student loan access for healthcare workers
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined colleagues Tuesday to oppose a Trump administration proposal to cap federal student loans for graduate students in nursing, physician assistance and other health fields.
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IDFPR issues first license for internationally trained physicians program
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation said Tuesday it has issued the first license under a new program to allow internationally trained physicians to provide care in the state.
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Cook County pledges continued support for medical debt relief program
Cook County leaders said Tuesday they will continue to support their program that helps pay off medical debt for residents.
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IDPH issues analysis on carbon monoxide exposures
Over 100 hospitalizations and nearly 57 deaths occur annually in Illinois due to exposure to carbon monoxide, according to the state’s first-ever surveillance report released Monday.
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State report looks at historical health disparities, other challenges for Black residents
Health disparities remain one of the largest racial challenges facing Illinois, according to a new state-issued report looking at the historic issues that face Black Illinoisans.
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Rush plans $27.2 million medical office building in Elmhurst
Rush University System for Health has told state regulators it plans to build a $27.2 million medical office building in Elmhurst.
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Courts again side with Illinois over Trump administration efforts to access personal data on SNAP recipients
A federal court has again sided with Illinois and other Democratic-led states to deny the Trump administration access to personal information on millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants and recipients for immigration enforcement.
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HFS works to roll out rural healthcare transformation funds
With federal funds expected to arrive soon in Illinois, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services said last week that it is laying the groundwork to release the funds to local organizations.
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Lawmakers discuss Medicaid priorities, addressing healthcare costs for spring session
Health News Illinois convened its annual legislator roundtable event this week in Springfield as top lawmakers discussed their legislative priorities for the spring session.
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LatestIllinois State Senator Julie Morrison earns national AMA Honor for transformative public health leadership
The American Medical Association has named Illinois State Senator Julie Morrison a recipient of its 2026 Award for Outstanding Government Service, a prestigious national recognition celebrating exceptional leadership in advancing public health policy and advocacy.
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Illinois sees slight drop in 2026 open enrollment
About 448,571 Illinoisans signed up for insurance during the 2026 open enrollment period, Get Covered Illinois confirmed last week.
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Welch announces new AI working group
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, announced this week a new working group to look at a comprehensive artificial intelligence policy.
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Review Board approves OSF plan to shift services from Ottawa to Peru
State regulators narrowly approved a proposal on Tuesday to allow OSF HealthCare to end intensive care and obstetrics services at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.
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