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Study: More than half of Chicago parents report added stress during pandemic
More than half of Chicago parents continue to report higher levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey released last week by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
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Illinois sees slight dip in COVID-19 metrics
Illinois saw a small decrease last week in its COVID-19 metrics, according to data from the Department of Public Health.
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Pritzker eyes various proposals during special session on abortion services
Democratic lawmakers are expected to consider a variety of proposals during a special session intended to protect abortion access and services in Illinois.
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Twenty Illinois counties now at ‘high’ community levels of COVID-19
The number of Illinois counties at “high” COVID-19 community levels has declined, according to data released Thursday evening by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Durbin praises decision to remove JUUL products from the market
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., praised federal regulators Thursday for their decision to remove all Juul e-cigarettes on the U.S. market.
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Panelists discuss steps taken to address health equity, impact of telehealth
Health leaders at a Health News Illinois panel this week weighed in on what steps they’re taking to address health equity, what policymakers can do to move the needle further and what role telehealth could play.
Gov. Pritzker calls for special session as Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Gov. JB Pritzker said Friday he will call for a special session to take up “reproductive healthcare rights and protections” in response to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturning Roe v. Wade.
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CDPH reports continued positive trend in Chicago’s COVID-19 metrics
Chicago’s COVID-19 metrics continue heading in the right direction, its Department of Public Health said Wednesday.
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Panelists discuss steps taken to address health equity, impact of telehealth
Health leaders at a Health News Illinois panel this week weighed in on what steps they’re taking to address health equity, what policymakers can do to move the needle further and what role telehealth could play.
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LatestVNA Health Care breaks ground on Joliet Health Center
Today, VNA Health Care, the largest community health center in the Chicago suburbs, broke ground on its new health center in Joliet. The new facility, being built on land already owned by VNA at 1501 West Jefferson Street, will include 26 medical exam rooms, a wellness kitchen, waiting areas, laboratory, nursing stations and mental and behavioral health counseling rooms.
Medicare/Medicaid
HFS: Federal public health emergency expected to last through summer
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services said last week it now expects the federal public health emergency to last through the summer.
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Insurance
Pritzker signs trio of bills to enhance consumer protections on health insurance coverage
Gov. JB Pritzker took action Thursday on a trio of bills he said will help increase protection and increase transparency on health insurance coverage.
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Hospitals
Misaligned incentives stunting progress on health equity, panelists say
Meaningful progress in addressing health inequities will be difficult without a restructuring in how healthcare is paid for, Rush University Medical Center CEO Dr. Omar Lateef said Wednesday, joining other panelists in citing inadequate funding as a main barrier to increasing access to care.
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Study finds long COVID symptoms lasted an average of 15 months
Most COVID-19 long-haulers continue to experience symptoms nearly 15 months after contracting the virus, according to a study published this week from Northwestern Medicine.
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Twenty Illinois counties now at ‘high’ community levels of COVID-19
The number of Illinois counties at “high” COVID-19 community levels has declined, according to data released Thursday evening by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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