Author: Ryan Voyles
Raoul, coalition reach nearly $4.3 billion settlement with opioid manufacturer Teva
Jul 28, 2022 | Opioids, Top Stories
The Illinois Attorney General's office has reached an agreement in principle on the financial terms of a settlement with opioid-maker Teva that would provide up to $4.3 billion to participating state and local governments over 13 years.
Illinois’ COVID-19 metrics continue upward trend
Jul 27, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
After a dip last week, Illinois’ COVID-19 metrics are headed back up, according to recent data from the Department of Public Health.
Read MoreSpringfield Clinic pursuing $13.1 million expansion of cardiac services
Jul 27, 2022 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Springfield Clinic wants to establish cardiac catheterization services at its Springfield ambulatory surgical center, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
U of I system to require COVID-19 vaccines for fall semester
Jul 27, 2022 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
The University of Illinois system will require faculty and students at its three campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 this fall, it announced Tuesday.
The Aspen Group opens oral care center on Chicago’s west side
Jul 27, 2022 | Dental, Legislature, Top Stories
A 25,000-square-foot facility that will provide oral care to Illinois’ most-underserved residents opened Tuesday on Chicago’s west side.
COVID-19 metrics see increase
Jul 26, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
As of Sunday, 1,439 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 47 from Saturday and up 52 from the prior week.
Read MoreLawmakers hear update on COVID-19 affordable housing grant program
Jul 26, 2022 | Legislature, Top Stories
Efforts are underway in Illinois to use federal relief funds to address affordable housing.
Duckworth, Durbin push for increased Title X funding
Jul 26, 2022 | Federal Government, Top Stories
Illinois’ two senators joined colleagues last week on new legislation to boost funds in the Title X Family Planning Program, which provides access to reproductive healthcare services.
Northwestern Memorial named top Illinois hospital in U.S. News and World Report rankings
Jul 26, 2022 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is again the top-ranked Illinois hospital and among the 10 best hospitals in the country, according to the latest rankings from the U.S. News and World Report.
House launches working group on abortion services, mental health
Jul 26, 2022 | Legislature, Mental Health, Top Stories
The Illinois House will launch four working groups to address the state’s “most important issues,” including mental health and abortion services post-Roe.
Seven organizations receive more than $12.2 million for medical research
Jul 25, 2022 | Federal Government, Top Stories
Seven Illinois organizations are set to receive more than $12.2 million in federal grants to support research programs.
Illinois COVID-19 metrics see downtick as counties at ‘high’ community level rises
Jul 25, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
State data show a drop in COVID-19 metrics over the past week, even though the number of Illinois counties at a “high” level of the disease ticked up.
Read MoreChicago set to receive over 15,000 monkeypox vaccinations
Jul 25, 2022 | Federal Government, Top Stories, Vaccination
Chicago will direct over 15,000 monkeypox vaccines to providers and other community partners to address its rise in cases, officials announced Friday.
Memorial Health’s Diana Knaebe on 988 implementation
Jul 22, 2022 | Mental Health, On The Record, Top Stories
Last weekend saw the launch of 988, the new number for those experiencing mental health crises to get connected with help.
Medline opens new $125 million distribution center in Grayslake
Jul 22, 2022 | Health Tech, Top Stories
Medline this week opened what they call the country’s largest medical-grade distribution center in Grayslake.