Nearly 71 percent of Illinois adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Almost 71 percent of Illinois adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday.
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Jun 28, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Almost 71 percent of Illinois adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday.
Jun 25, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 248 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and 18 more deaths.
Read MoreJun 25, 2021 | coronavirus, Hospitals, On The Record, Top Stories
Hospital Sisters Health System CEO Mary Starmann-Harrison announced late last year that she would retire in 2021 after 10 years at the system’s helm. Under her leadership, HSHS grew to […]
Jun 25, 2021 | Federal Government, Top Stories, Vaping
Several Illinois Congressional leaders this week called on the Food and Drug Administration to take a more proactive role in regulating vaping products.
Jun 25, 2021 | coronavirus, Health Tech, Insurance, Top Stories
The coming months and year will paint a clearer picture of the future of telehealth, the leader of one of the nation’s top insurers said Thursday.
Jun 25, 2021 | Population Health, Top Stories
Chicago officials announced Thursday a new initiative to connect residents with nutrition programs and healthy, affordable food.
Jun 24, 2021 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 258 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday and eight more deaths.
Jun 24, 2021 | Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Nursing homes, Top Stories
More than half of Medicare beneficiaries in Illinois nursing homes either “had or likely had” COVID-19 by the end of last year, according to a federal report released this week.
Jun 24, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Chicago announced Wednesday that additional mass vaccination sites will close in the coming weeks, as officials continue their “hyperlocal” focus on vaccinations.
Jun 24, 2021 | Population Health, Top Stories
The number of new births in Illinois in 2020 fell by nearly 5 percent, beyond the national average.
Jun 24, 2021 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Nurses at Cook County Health will hold a one-day strike Thursday over what they call a “staffing crisis” at the health system.
Jun 23, 2021 | Hospitals, Top Stories
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association laid out a progress report late last week aimed at helping providers improve health equity.
Jun 23, 2021 | Federal Government, Health Tech, Top Stories
Three Illinois groups will receive more than $1.4 million from the Federal Communications Commission to bolster their telehealth services.
Jun 23, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Any Chicagoan 12 and older now have access to in-home COVID-19 vaccinations, officials announced Tuesday.
Jun 22, 2021 | Press Releases
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has named the first cohort of early-stage start ups to participate in the BCBSIL Innovation Accelerator program.
Read MoreJun 22, 2021 | Press Releases
One of Illinois’ leading behavioral health advocate groups has unveiled a strategic plan that launches a multi-year effort to advance a behavioral health care industry diversity, equity, and inclusion transformation in Illinois.
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