54 Illinois counties at elevated COVID-19 risk
Federal health officials recommend indoor masking in five Illinois counties due to COVID-19 trends, down 28 from the prior week, according to the most recent federal data.
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Jan 4, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
Federal health officials recommend indoor masking in five Illinois counties due to COVID-19 trends, down 28 from the prior week, according to the most recent federal data.
Jan 4, 2023 | Hospitals, Insurance, Top Stories
Carle Health and Aetna have finalized an agreement to ensure the Urbana-based provider will be in network for the insurer's Medicare Advantage plan.
Jan 4, 2023 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Hundreds of nurses at Chicago’s Howard Brown Health began a three-day strike on Tuesday in response to the health system’s plan to lay off dozens of workers.
Jan 4, 2023 | Press Releases
With the successful completion of back-to-back Christmas heart transplants, the University of Chicago Medicine set a new heart transplantation record for the state of Illinois, surpassing its own previous high-water mark for heart transplants.
Read MoreDec 22, 2022 | Opioids, Top Stories
The University of Chicago will take part in a national research network studying harm reduction.
Read MoreDec 22, 2022 | Legislature, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker approved a plan Wednesday that will guarantee Illinois inmates access to free menstrual products.
Dec 22, 2022 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Niles Surgery Center plans to build a nearly $3.8 million ambulatory surgery center in Niles, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Dec 21, 2022 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Northwestern Medicine is proposing a $388.7 million expansion and modernization of its Lake Forest Hospital, according to an application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Read MoreDec 21, 2022 | Federal Government, Top Stories
Illinois will receive more than $250 million in federal funds to expand broadband internet in the state, a step officials said Tuesday is vital to improving access to healthcare.
Dec 21, 2022 | Nursing homes, Top Stories
Nearly $3.3 million in fines were issued to 202 nursing homes during the third quarter of this year, according to recent data from the Department of Public Health.
Dec 20, 2022 | Hospitals, Top Stories
A group of central Illinois providers said Monday they are increasingly concerned with their blood supply and called on individuals to donate ahead of the holidays.
Dec 20, 2022 | Population Health, Top Stories
The Chicago Department of Public Health will join a pilot program intended to, in part, treat trauma inflicted on those directly impacted by gun violence.
Dec 20, 2022 | Population Health, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off last week on a plan intended to address pediatric sexual assault care.
Dec 20, 2022 | Legislature, Top Stories
A task force focused on raising awareness around kidney disease and supporting prevention and treatment measures recently held its first meeting.
Dec 19, 2022 | Federal Government, Top Stories
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., joined colleagues last week to propose federal protections for in-vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technology.
Dec 19, 2022 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Swedish Hospital in Chicago plans to discontinue its open heart surgery services, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.