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Suzet McKinney talks racial disparities, alternate care facilities

by Ryan Voyles | May 29, 2020 | coronavirus, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on healthcare disparities in underserved, minority communities.

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Judge rules children’s COVID-19 quarantine center in Midlothian may continue to operate

by Ryan Voyles | May 29, 2020 | coronavirus, Population Health, Top Stories | 0

A federal judge has ruled that Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness may continue to operate its Midlothian facility as a children’s quarantine center.

Chicago to enter phase three of reopening plan next Wednesday

by Ryan Voyles | May 29, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories | 0

The city of Chicago will enter phase three of its reopening plan next Wednesday.

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State mandates COVID-19 testing plans for long-term care facilities

by Ryan Voyles | May 28, 2020 | coronavirus, Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0

Illinois long-term care facilities must develop their own individualized COVID-19 testing plan and document an established relationship with a testing lab, under a new rule filed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

University of Illinois study tamps down benefits of workplace wellness programs

by Ryan Voyles | May 28, 2020 | Medical Research, Top Stories | 0

Workplace wellness programs have little impact on employee health, health benefits and medical utilization, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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