Third death reported from synthetic cannabinoids
A third Illinois resident has died from severe bleeding after using synthetic cannabinoids, often called Spice, K2 or fake weed, the Department of Public Health reported Monday.
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Apr 10, 2018 | HNI Stories, Top Stories
A third Illinois resident has died from severe bleeding after using synthetic cannabinoids, often called Spice, K2 or fake weed, the Department of Public Health reported Monday.
Apr 9, 2018 | HNI Stories, Hospitals, Top Stories
Three Illinois Alzheimer's centers are set to receive a boost in funding under an overhaul of the state’s hospital assessment program signed last month by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Apr 9, 2018 | Health Tech, HNI Stories, Population Health, Top Stories
The Illinois Rural Community Care Organization has selected Cerner’s population health management software for its statewide accountable care organization of 24 critical access and rural hospitals.
Apr 9, 2018 | Press Releases
Dr. Leo Hsu has been named Medical Director of the Southwestern Illinois Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System. He is tasked with oversight, leadership, and quality improvement of local EMTs and paramedics in the Southwestern Illinois EMS System.
Apr 9, 2018 | Press Releases
On Thursday, April 12, hospital leaders from over 90 Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) member hospitals and health systems will gather to share with legislators their work to address critical healthcare issues—from opioid overuse to infection prevention and telehealth—and how those efforts have benefited patients, families and communities while reducing healthcare costs.
Apr 5, 2018 | Legislature, Top Stories
Attorney General Lisa Madigan called on lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation that would increase the number of providers trained to treat sexual assault victims.
Apr 5, 2018 | HNI Stories, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is delaying its Medicaid managed care expansion for a small group of enrollees who receive Medicaid and Medicare benefits.
Apr 5, 2018 | HNI Stories, Hospitals, Top Stories
The Crystal Lake City Council unanimously approved the final site plan this week for Mercyhealth's proposed 13-bed hospital.
Apr 4, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories
Healthcare.gov consumers in Illinois enrolled in a wider variety of plans during the last open enrollment period than they did the year before, according to federal data released Tuesday.
Apr 4, 2018 | Health Tech, Top Stories
Illinois healthcare companies attracted $866 million in new equity investments last year, outpacing other states in the Midwest, according to a new report from Ohio-based BioEnterprise.
Apr 3, 2018 | Press Releases
OSF HealthCare is collaborating with the Bloomington-Normal YMCA and Easterseals Central Illinois to build a new community YMCA on the campus of OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. […]
Apr 3, 2018 | HNI Stories, Opioids, Top Stories
The rate of drug overdose deaths in Illinois has continued to rise over the last several years due to a sharp increase in deaths involving synthetic opioids, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Apr 3, 2018 | HNI Stories, Top Stories
State officials have linked a second death to severe bleeding from synthetic cannabinoids also known as K2.
Apr 3, 2018 | HNI Stories, Top Stories
It’s officially official. Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care have completed their merger, the health system announced Monday.
Apr 2, 2018 | Press Releases
Belleville, Illinois – Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital East were recently recognized for outstanding patient experience by national healthcare research leader Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC). Memorial Hospital Belleville […]
Apr 2, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Patients at Rush University and the University of Chicago Medicine are now able to access their electronic health records through their iPhone, according to a Friday statement. Apple launched a health records […]