Author: Ryan Voyles

Pritzker signs a dozen healthcare-related bills

Pritzker signs a dozen healthcare-related bills

Aug 12, 2019 | ,

An extension of the All Kids Health Insurance plan, the creation of a group tasked with improving diversity in the healthcare profession and a measure aimed at improving access to mental health programs on college campuses were among the proposals signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker, his office announced late Friday afternoon.

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Raoul asks video streaming industry to limit the use of tobacco products in their content

Raoul asks video streaming industry to limit the use of tobacco products in their content

Aug 8, 2019 | ,

In an effort to dissuade youths from smoking, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 42 of his colleagues are calling on Netflix, Hulu and other major streaming platforms to limit tobacco use in their videos.

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Anderson Hospital seeks to close rehab unit as part of planned expansion

Anderson Hospital seeks to close rehab unit as part of planned expansion

Aug 8, 2019 | ,

Anderson Hospital in Maryville plans to close its 20-bed rehabilitation unit as part of a planned expansion of the service according to an application filed late last month with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.

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UIC nursing school strikes partnership with Erie Family Health Centers

UIC nursing school strikes partnership with Erie Family Health Centers

Aug 6, 2019 | ,

The University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Nursing will partner with Erie Family Health Centers to create a one-year post-graduate fellowship program to train advanced practice registered nurses, who will then provide services in underserved communities.

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