Category: Nursing homes

Providers make plea for protective equipment as supplies approach critical levels

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 20, 2020 | coronavirus, Hospitals, Nursing homes, Top Stories | 0

Illinois hospitals, nursing homes and other providers are calling on construction companies, dentists, veterinarian offices and other groups to donate face masks to help restock their dwindling supply of protective equipment as new cases of COVID-19 continue to mount across the state.

Report: Illinois had second-highest number of nursing home closures

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 11, 2020 | Nursing homes, Top Stories | 0

Illinois saw the second-highest number of nursing homes close in the nation over a four-year period ending last June, according to a report by LeadingAge.

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On the record with Brad Considine, director of strategic initiatives for the Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 6, 2020 | Nursing homes, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

As Illinois lawmakers look to further address Legionnaires’ disease, a Washington DC-based advocacy group recommends they take a “holistic” approach to the issue.

One dead, two others sick from Legionnaires’ disease at Vernon Hills’ senior living center

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 6, 2020 | Nursing homes, Top Stories | 0

Lake County Health Department officials said Wednesday they are investigating three cases of Legionnaires’ disease at a senior living center, including one death.

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Greystone acquires 11 Illinois nursing homes

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 4, 2020 | Nursing homes, Top Stories | 0

Greystone, a New York-based real estate firm, has acquired 12 Illinois healthcare facilities, including 11 nursing homes, the company announced Monday.

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