IDPH reports 4,224 new COVID-19 cases, 51 deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,224 new COVID-19 cases and 51 deaths on Thursday.
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MAC launches subcommittee on community integration
The Medicaid Advisory Committee launched a new subcommittee Thursday aimed at providing short- and long-term recommendations to increase the number of seniors and persons with all types of disabilities receiving services in community settings.
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Sinai Chicago CEO Teitelbaum leaving
Karen Teitelbaum plans to step down as Sinai Chicago CEO at the end of this year.
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New law paves way for oral care center on Chicago’s west side
A new Illinois law will allow a national network of dental practices to open an oral care center on Chicago’s west side.
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DuPage Medical Group merging with Quincy Medical Group
DuPage Medical Group, the state’s largest, physician-owned independent medical group, has signed a letter of intent to merge with Quincy Medical Group, adding 155 providers in 18 communities across Illinois, Iowa and Missouri.
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Pritzker pledges support for abortion services in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday that Illinois will continue to protect access to abortion services.
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Medical Home Network Accountable Care Organization adds 3 Chicago community health centers to high value network
Three new Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) have joined the Medical Home Network Accountable Care Organization (MHN ACO), which expands its footprint to 13 FQHCs and three hospital systems.
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Mattoon’s Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center plans $31.2 million modernization project
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon is planning a $31.2 million modernization of its facility, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
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IDPH reports highest single-day number of COVID-19 cases since January
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 5,178 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest single-day total since January.
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Demand for mental health services up at college campuses
College campuses across the state saw a spike in demand for mental health services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, university leaders and advocates told lawmakers Wednesday, citing long social isolation, "virtual burnout" and other factors.
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Chicago now recommends unvaccinated people get tested before and after travel
Chicago updated its travel advisory Tuesday to recommend that unvaccinated people be tested before and after they travel, wear masks when in other places and quarantine upon their return to the city.
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Illinois expands initiative to address mental health in farmers
Illinois will expand a pilot program statewide to help aid farmers suffering mental health issues.
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Pritzker cautiously hopeful Illinois nearing peak of current COVID-19 surge
Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday he is hopeful Illinois may be nearing the peak of its current COVID-19 surge, but cautioned not to “jump the gun” as new cases and hospitalizations start to slow.
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General Assembly overrides Pritzker’s veto of plan to remove ambulances from managed care
The General Assembly overwhelmingly voted late Tuesday night to override Gov. JB Pritzker’s veto of a plan that removes ambulance services from the Medicaid managed care program.
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Over three-quarters of Illinois counties at ‘warning’ level for COVID-19
More than three-quarters of Illinois’ 102 counties in the “warning” level for increased COVID-19 activity fell slightly last week, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Three Illinois organizations receive $4 million to train healthcare navigators
Three Illinois organizations are set to receive $4 million total to train and certify navigators to help uninsured consumers find affordable and comprehensive health coverage in the coming open enrollment period.
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