Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has opened its first neighborhood-based center in Chicago with the goal of improving community health through wellness classes and connections to social services.
Despite a rocky start, the vendor of the online state employee health insurance program is now operating as intended, the head of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services said Tuesday.
The state review board signed off Tuesday on Pipeline Health’s request to close Westlake Hospital after a motion to defer the decision failed to pass.
Swedish Covenant Health recently celebrated the opening of its beautiful Andersonville Primary Care Practice, The Clark which offers Chicago residents an entirely new approach to primary medical care.
As lawmakers mull potential changes to the state's Medicaid managed care program, the association representing managed care organizations said plans and providers “must take accountability” and work together to improve the process.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., joined several Senate colleagues last week in asking the federal government about its efforts to address drug companies infringing on government-held patents, following reports of a company profiting from an HIV prevention drug.
The Illinois Department of Public Health wants to ensure that every kid in the state has the opportunity to get vaccinated, Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Friday.
CHICAGO – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is opening a new door to help build healthier communities. The Blue Door Neighborhood Center is the first-ever neighborhood-based center […]
Sinai Health System launched a hybrid, short-stay observation unit this week at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago for short-term patients who need 72 hours or less of care.
As a measles outbreak grips the country, the Illinois Public Health Association is looking at ways to increase access to vital vaccinations for school children.
PEORIA – In recognition of its expertise in serving adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), structural heart conditions present at birth, the OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois Adult Congenital Heart […]
Chicago, Illinois – Haymarket Center, a leader in the field of substance use disorders and behavioral health treatment, today announced the establishment of its inaugural Leadership Council. The Council is […]
University of Chicago Medicine and Advocate Christ Medical Center are partnering on a new program focused on strengthening existing violence recovery and trauma care services between the two health systems.
An Illinois congressman hopes to shift millions of dollars set aside for presidential campaigns to create a new initiative to battle pediatric cancer.
More outreach in communities and schools are among the steps Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration said they will take to increase the overall vaccination rate in Illinois, according to a Tuesday statement.
A New York-based investment management firm is providing up to $65 million to the University of Illinois at Chicago to help it develop and commercialize new medications.
