Category: On The Record

Lawmakers discuss potential impact of federal cuts, boosting behavioral health workforce

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 21, 2025 | Legislature, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

Health News Illinois convened a panel of lawmakers this week in Springfield to preview the upcoming legislative session. Along with the expected budgetary challenges at the state and national levels, the group spoke […]

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Northwestern Medicine claims highest number of lung transplants in the country

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 14, 2025 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0

For the first time since launching its lung transplant program in 2014, Northwestern Medicine’s Canning Thoracic Institute has performed the highest volume of lung transplants in the United States.

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Incoming Memorial Health CEO Mandy Eaton talks transition

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 7, 2025 | Hospitals, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

Springfield-based Memorial Health this week announced Mandy Eaton will take over as their next CEO.

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Advocates renew push for prescription drug affordability board

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 31, 2025 | On The Record, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories | 0

A coalition of lawmakers and stakeholders this week rolled out the latest effort to establish an Illinois prescription drug affordability board.

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Winnebago County’s health leader talks state-supported ‘health equity zone’ grant

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 17, 2025 | On The Record, Population Health, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Public Health earlier this month announced it would provide $232,000 to two Illinois counties for a new pilot program targeting health disparities. Of that, $118,000 will go […]

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