Category: On The Record

Ezike discusses need to raise awareness of safety nets, current and future challenges

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 30, 2026 | Health Systems, Hospitals, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

Safety-net providers are the oft-unspoken pillar of the healthcare ecosystem, and one crucial to address health disparities in communities, said Sinai Chicago CEO Dr. Ngozi Ezike. Ezike recently presented a TedX Talk on the […]

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Chicago leaders discuss the state of health in the city, biggest challenges to improving outcomes and disparities

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 23, 2026 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0

This week saw the Institute of Medicine of Chicago host its biennial State of Health of Chicago event and panel discussion.

Aetna enters new partnerships to improve access to substance use disorder treatment, pediatrics

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 16, 2026 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0

Aetna Better Health of Illinois recently announced a new partnership with Chicago-based Wayspring to improve access to substance use disorder treatment for its Medicaid members.

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Friend Health expands integrated care footprint with new clinic on Chicago’s southwest side

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 19, 2025 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0

Chicago-based provider Friend Health recently opened an expanded facility in the city's Back of the Yards neighborhood.

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Panelists discuss state of rural health in Illinois, opportunities for innovation

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 12, 2025 | HNI Stories, On The Record, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0

Health News Illinois convened a panel of experts this week to get a better picture of the current state of healthcare in rural Illinois, as well as what steps providers and organizations are taking […]

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