IDPH reports 958 new COVID-19 cases
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 958 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday and 10 more deaths.
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Jul 22, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 958 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday and 10 more deaths.
Jul 22, 2021 | Federal Government, Opioids, Top Stories
Illinois could receive $790 million as part of a $26 billion national settlement with drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and three companies that distributed opioid painkillers, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday.
Jul 22, 2021 | coronavirus, Hospitals, Top Stories, Vaccination
OSF HealthCare said Wednesday it will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Jul 22, 2021 | coronavirus, Hospitals, Top Stories, Vaccination
The University of Illinois system, as well as UI Health, will require all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Jul 22, 2021 | Press Releases
Virtual chronic care company Vida Health, today announced it’s joining Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois’ network of providers to deliver Vida’s best-in-class, on-demand virtual mental health solution to millions of lives in the state.
Read MoreJul 21, 2021 | Press Releases
The new QMG Surgery Center houses a cardiac catheterization lab, becoming the first freestanding ambulatory surgery center to offer this procedure in the state of Illinois.
Read MoreJul 21, 2021 | Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
Lawmakers and advocates celebrated Tuesday the state’s expansion of Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented adults.
Jul 21, 2021 | Health Tech, Hospitals, Top Stories
Advocate Aurora Health said it is one of the health systems and organizations affected by two security incidents in April targeting Elekta Inc., a third-party company it uses to coordinate delivery of radiation services and therapies to patients at seven Illinois sites.
Jul 21, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot raised new concerns Tuesday about the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the city, suggesting that restrictions may return if it reaches certain levels.
Jul 20, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
The state agencies overseeing higher education in Illinois issued guidance Monday on how schools should fully reopen to in-person learning this fall, including urging them to require vaccinations.
Jul 20, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Two of Illinois’ top health officials said Monday they expect to see COVID-19 cases continue to increase heading into the fall, though Chicago and the state remain in a good place compared to other parts of the country.
Jul 20, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Citing his leadership over Illinois’ COVID-19 response, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday he will seek re-election next year.
Jul 19, 2021 | Hospitals, Top Stories
AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove plans a $107 modernization of its facility, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Jul 19, 2021 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services laid out its initial spending plan last week for how it plans to use an increased federal Medicaid match to support home and community-based services.
Jul 19, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
State officials reiterated Friday there are no plans to re-implement mitigation measures as several regions see a spike in COVID-19 cases. The decision comes as there is an “abundance of […]
Jul 16, 2021 | On The Record, Top Stories
Ollie Idowu said he could hardly put into words what it meant to take over at the Illinois Primary Health Care Association.