Illinois to extend Medicaid coverage for diabetes prevention, management programs
Illinois plans to expand Medicaid coverage for diabetes prevention and management programs, officials announced Monday.
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Aug 3, 2021 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
Illinois plans to expand Medicaid coverage for diabetes prevention and management programs, officials announced Monday.
Aug 2, 2021 | Hospitals, Top Stories
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board signed off Friday on Southern Illinois Healthcare's plan to merge with Harrisburg Medical Center.
Aug 2, 2021 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
Thirty-seven of the state’s 102 counties are in the “warning” zone for increased COVID-19 activity, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Read MoreAug 2, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Chicago officials announced Friday they will recommend all individuals over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in public indoor settings.
Jul 30, 2021 | Medical Research, On The Record, Top Stories
OSF HealthCare and the University of Illinois Chicago are hoping to take the lessons they’ve learned from working together to address disparities in rural communities to improve care in urban settings.
Read MoreJul 30, 2021 | Federal Government, Top Stories
Illinois’ two Democratic senators called on congressional leaders Thursday to make investments in home and community-based services part of a proposed infrastructure package.
Jul 30, 2021 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will now be required to wear face coverings in state facilities.
Jul 29, 2021 | coronavirus, Medical Research, Top Stories
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have received $6 million from the federal government to develop a potential treatment for COVID-19.
Jul 29, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Ascension will require its associates to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by early November, becoming the latest health system in Illinois to mandate the shots.
Jul 29, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday his administration is still considering a requirement for state employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo regular testing.
Jul 28, 2021 | Press Releases
Medical Home Network (MHN), a Chicago-based not for profit focused on transforming care in the safety net and building healthier communities, is teaming up with local nonprofits to provide internships and fellowships that help young adults from under-resourced communities gain work experience and land quality jobs after college.
Read MoreJul 28, 2021 | Press Releases
For over two decades, Quincy Medical Group’s (QMG) Bridge the Gap to Health Race has brought people from near and far together to support local patients to help them afford their prescription medications.
Read MoreJul 28, 2021 | Hospitals, Top Stories
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board canceled its meeting Tuesday due to a lack of quorum.
Jul 28, 2021 | Opioids, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Human Services announced Tuesday it will invest $13 million to expand access to naloxone to reverse the effect of opioid overdoses.
Jul 28, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Chicago’s top doctor said Tuesday that she is hopeful this week’s Lollapalooza festival will not turn into a super-spreader event, even as the city continues to see its COVID-19 metrics rise.
Jul 28, 2021 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker approved a plan Tuesday to decriminalize the transmission of HIV.