Category: DHS

Chicago says partnership with state will expand access to alcohol use disorder treatment

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 21, 2023 | Behavioral Health, DHS, Top Stories | 0

The city of Chicago said Tuesday that a partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services will now offer medication assistance to those suffering from alcohol use disorder.

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On the record with DHS Secretary Dulce Quintero

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 1, 2023 | DHS, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

Department of Human Services Secretary Dulce Quintero said their expansive background has prepared them for their new role.

Illinois to begin work on two new Chicago shelter sites for asylum seekers

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 28, 2023 | DHS, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

Construction will start this week on two new shelter sites in Chicago that will house up to 2,200 asylum seekers, Gov. JB Pritzker and the Department of Human Services said Monday.

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Pritzker signs Medicaid omnibus

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 20, 2023 | Behavioral Health, DHS, Health Tech, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, Pharmacy, Top Stories, Workforce | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker signed the annual Medicaid omnibus into law last week, which will boost rates for a variety of healthcare providers.

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House committee approves plan for overdose prevention site pilot program

by Ryan Voyles | May 5, 2023 | DHS, Opioids, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

An Illinois House committee approved a plan Thursday to allow Chicago to move forward with opening overdose prevention sites where individuals can use previously purchased drugs under trained supervision.

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