HFS’ Laura Phelan on Illinois’ Medicaid expansion for new mothers
Illinois became the first state this week to expand Medicaid coverage for new mothers for up to 12 months.
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Senate committee approves further regulations on e-cigarettes
The Senate’s Executive Committee approved a plan this week to further regulate e-cigarette products in Illinois.
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Hou: Federal match will lead to $122 million investment in developmental disability services
Increased federal matching rates will allow Illinois to invest roughly $122 million into developmental disability services next year, Department of Human Services Secretary Grace Hou said Thursday.
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U.S. Army to train military healthcare personnel at UChicago Medicine’s Level 1 trauma center
The University of Chicago Medicine will become the latest premier trauma training site for U.S. Army physicians, nurses and medics ahead of their deployments in a unique partnership that seeks to share knowledge and experience.
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IDPH reports 3,581 COVID-19 cases, 40 deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,581 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 1,292,515.
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Arwady talks using technology to address health disparities
Coordinating care and tracking heath data are some ways that technology can address health disparities, Chicago’s top health official said Wednesday.
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Pritzker cautiously optimistic current COVID-19 surge is flattening
Gov. JB Pritzker said he was cautiously optimistic that Illinois is making some progress in addressing the current COVID-19 surge.
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Senate committee weighs in on further PBM changes
Lawmakers heard from stakeholders Wednesday evening on a plan to further regulate pharmacy benefit managers in Illinois.
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IDPH reports 3,536 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,536 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total to 1,288,934.
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Senate Committee approves plan to address social isolation among long-term care residents
Long-term care facilities would have to implement policies on virtual visitation and address social isolation, under a proposal the Senate's Health Committee signed off on Tuesday.
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Chicago seeing slow down in COVID-19 surge
The city of Chicago continues to see a surge in its COVID-19 metrics, though its top health official said Tuesday it has started to slow down.
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Staffer of Speaker Welch tests positive for COVID-19
A staff member of House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Officials do not anticipate Johnson & Johnson pause to have significant impact on vaccination effort
State and local health officials said Tuesday they do not believe the recent pause in giving Johnson & Johnson shots will have significant impacts on Illinois’ COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
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IDPH reports 3,193 COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,193 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the state’s total to 1,285,398.
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UnityPoint Health, Springfield Clinic announce partnership
Springfield Clinic and UnityPoint Health-Central Illinois are teaming up.
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Silver Cross Hospital plans nearly $21.3 million expansion for medical/surgical beds
Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox is planning a nearly $21.3 million expansion to add 24 new medical/surgical beds, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
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