Report: About 18.6 percent of Illinoisans now fully vaccinated
About 18.6 percent of Illinoisans have been fully vaccinated, according to recent data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Apr 5, 2021 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
About 18.6 percent of Illinoisans have been fully vaccinated, according to recent data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Read MoreApr 5, 2021 | Hospitals, Top Stories
BJC HealthCare is planning to build a nearly $21.6 million medical office building in Edwardsville, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Apr 5, 2021 | Federal Government, Population Health, Top Stories
Forty-five community health centers in Illinois are set to receive roughly $270 million in federal funding to support COVID-19 vaccination and health services for vulnerable populations in urban and rural parts of the state.
Apr 5, 2021 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center have finalized a deal to sell its Chicago facility to Insight Chicago, the two sides announced this weekend.
Apr 2, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,235 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total to 1,251,346.
Apr 2, 2021 | Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, On The Record, Top Stories
Last December saw Illinois become the first state in the country to provide Medicaid-like coverage to undocumented seniors. Now, advocates are calling on lawmakers to expand that program to include all adults 19 and older, regardless of immigration status.
Apr 2, 2021 | coronavirus, Legislature, Top Stories
A Senate subcommittee heard testimony this week on a plan to give healthcare and other industries civil liability protections related to COVID-19 exposure.
Apr 2, 2021 | Hospitals, Population Health, Top Stories
Advocate Aurora Enterprises said Thursday it’s acquired Senior Helpers, a home care and wellness company.
Apr 1, 2021 | Press Releases
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) today is announcing that an expanded pool of 175 non-profit organizations will each be receiving $20,000 in grants to address crucial needs for people across the state as a result of COVID-19.
Read MoreApr 1, 2021 | Press Releases
MacNeal Hospital, located in Berwyn, Illinois and part of Loyola Medicine, has launched the Surplus Project to package excess hospital and cafeteria food for delivery to nearby shelters and transitional housing.
Read MoreApr 1, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,526 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total to 1,248,111.
Read MoreApr 1, 2021 | coronavirus, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories, Vaccination
Illinois will partner with health plans on a new initiative aimed at vaccinating senior residents in underserved communities, officials announced Wednesday.
Apr 1, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Wednesday his office is seeing an uptick in scams and frauds related to COVID-19 vaccination cards.
Apr 1, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
All essential workers in Cook County are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, officials announced Wednesday.
Apr 1, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday the city will halt any plans to further lift COVID-19 mitigations until it can address a spike in new cases and hospitalizations.
Mar 31, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,592 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,244,585.
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