Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline
As of Wednesday, 2,380 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, down 116 from Tuesday and down 963 from the prior week.
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House committee approves plan for resident representation on life care community boards
A House committee signed off this week on a proposal to include resident representation on the boards of life plan communities.
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Lawmakers consider plan to adjust sales tax exemption, tax credits for certain hospitals
Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation intended to address sales tax exemptions and tax credits for nonprofit and investor-owned hospitals.
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Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Expands at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
With the goal of providing specialized patient care closer to where people live and work, Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is announcing a new leadership team to guide expansion of clinical programs and cardiovascular services at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital and into the southwest suburbs.
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Senate Education Committee signs off on plan for mental health education in schools
Education on how to access mental health services will be provided in Illinois schools under a plan approved Wednesday by a Senate committee.
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House Committee approves statewide drug take-back program
A House committee on Wednesday approved a plan to create a uniform statewide drug take-back program that would be funded and operated by drug manufacturers.
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Health systems across the continuum of care tap Medline to enhance supply chain strategies and outcomes
Medline today announced that the healthcare manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider grew its prime vendor partnerships in 2021 to include more than 230 additional healthcare providers and health systems, worth nearly $2 billion in annual, incremental medical supplies and solution sales that span the continuum of care.
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Illinois, Chicago’s indoor mask mandate to be lifted at end of month
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that Illinois’ indoor mask mandate in most public places will be lifted on Feb. 28, with Chicago officials later saying they will follow suit.
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Healthgrades ranks four Illinois hospitals among top 50 in the nation
Four Illinois hospitals are among the top 50 hospitals in the nation, according to a recent report by Healthgrades.
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Amazon to launch in-person healthcare in Chicago
Amazon is expanding its healthcare options in Chicago this year, one of 20 new cities where it plans to roll out in-person healthcare services.
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AIDS Foundation Chicago releases three-year plan to address racial equity
The AIDS Foundation Chicago announced a three-year plan this week aimed at achieving racial equity as it works to assist homeless and HIV communities.
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DOJ charges Rochester dentist of drug diversion and tampering
A federal grand jury has charged a Rochester dentist with nearly two dozen counts of drug diversion and tampering, alleging he only gave patients half-strength doses of anesthesia while pocketing the other half for “personal use.”
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Senate committee approves Sen. Fine’s plan to address behavioral health workforce
A Senate committee approved a plan Tuesday evening its sponsor said will take several steps to address the behavioral health workforce crisis.
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Pritzker plans to lift mask mandate in most indoor public settings, per reports
Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to announce Wednesday a plan to begin lifting the indoor mask mandate in most public places, according to multiple reports.
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Pritzker issues order requiring booster doses for nursing home workers
Nursing home groups have concerns over a new executive order issued last Friday by Gov. JB Pritzker requiring eligible workers at the state’s long-term care facilities to receive COVID-19 booster doses by next month.
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Lawmakers set to take aim at healthcare workforce
From Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed budget to a series of legislative measures, addressing healthcare workforce shortages is likely to be a key focus of policymakers this session, lawmakers said Monday at a Health News Illinois virtual event.
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