Category: National News

Officials discuss efforts to bolster call centers for Medicaid redeterminations

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 28, 2023 | Medicaid/Medicare, National News, Top Stories | 0

State officials said last week they are working to bolster the ability of call centers to aid individuals going through the Medicaid redetermination process.

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Congressional Democrats renew call to house federal medical research agency in Chicago region

by Ryan Voyles | May 16, 2023 | Health Tech, Hospitals, Infrastructure, Medical Research, National News, Top Stories | 0

Illinois congressional Democrats joined together last week to urge federal officials to house a proposed medical research agency in the Chicago region.

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Report: Initial severity of COVID-19 infection impacts neurological symptoms of long COVID

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 19, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Hospitals, Medical Research, National News, Top Stories | 0

Individuals more seriously affected by their initial COVID-19 infection are more likely to develop more severe long COVID neurological symptoms, according to a report published Wednesday by Northwestern Medicine.

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Johnson elected Chicago mayor

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 5, 2023 | Elections, National News, Top Stories | 0

Voters chose Brandon Johnson as the next mayor of Chicago on Tuesday, raising questions about the future direction of the city’s Department of Public Heath.

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Durbin seeks federal funding boost for healthcare worker scholarship, loan repayments

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 21, 2023 | Hospitals, Jobs, Legislature, National News, Top Stories | 0

Federal funding for a scholarship and loan repayment program would grow significantly under a proposal unveiled last week by Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin.

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