IDPH to offer 1 million free COVID-19 tests to school districts
One million free, over-the-counter COVID-19 tests will be sent to school districts throughout the state ahead of the coming school year, the Department of Public Health said Wednesday.
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Aug 11, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
One million free, over-the-counter COVID-19 tests will be sent to school districts throughout the state ahead of the coming school year, the Department of Public Health said Wednesday.
Aug 11, 2022 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls saw a slight dip in June, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Aug 11, 2022 | Top Stories
Chicago expects a revenue shortfall of nearly $128 million next year, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday.
Aug 10, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
Illinois’ COVID-19 metrics are staying level, though the Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported the highest single-day number of deaths in over five months.
Read MoreAug 10, 2022 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers is looking to build a $25.5 million medical office building in Orland Park, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Aug 10, 2022 | Mental Health, Top Stories
The percentage of Illinois children with anxiety or depression dropped by nearly 17 percent between 2016 and 2020, according to estimates released Monday.
Aug 9, 2022 | Press Releases
Northwestern Medicine is expanding oncology services in the south suburbs to bring world-class cancer care closer to where people live and work. The new Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Orland Park opened August 9, 2022, in Suite 108 of the south campus located at 15300 West Avenue, Orland Park.
Read MoreAug 9, 2022 | Press Releases
Medline has sent hundreds of cases of medical supplies to Eastern Kentucky to help with the treatment and care of residents living in the nine counties impacted by the recent catastrophic floods.
Read MoreAug 9, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
As of Sunday, 1,452 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, down 18 from Saturday and up 36 from the prior week.
Read MoreAug 9, 2022 | Federal Government, Top Stories
Four Illinois groups will receive over $20.9 million to support healthcare programs, initiatives and community projects, the state’s two senators announced Monday.
Aug 9, 2022 | Top Stories
Cook County Health officials on Monday rolled out a nearly $4 billion tentative budget for fiscal year 2023.
Aug 9, 2022 | Hospitals, Top Stories
The next round of healthcare transformation awardees is expected to be announced within the month, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services said last week.
Aug 8, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
Illinois’ COVID-19 metrics saw a notable dip last week, according to recent data from the Department of Public Health.
Aug 8, 2022 | Population Health, Top Stories
The Department of Public Health is monitoring a situation where a Champaign County daycare worker tested positive for monkeypox.
Aug 8, 2022 | Federal Government, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The Senate passed legislation Sunday that would continue enhanced subsidies for those buying Affordable Care Act plans for another three years.
Aug 8, 2022 | HNI Stories, Top Stories
Healthcare organizations donated hundreds of thousands to candidates in the first half of the year, according to campaign donations reported publicly to the Illinois State Board of Elections.