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Illinois continues to see spike in COVID-19 metrics

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 24, 2021 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue rising in Illinois, with the state’s Department of Public Health reporting Tuesday an increase of over 1,000 new daily cases from last week.

Rural Illinois healthcare providers receive $245.9 million in COVID-19 relief

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 24, 2021 | coronavirus, Hospitals, Population Health, Top Stories | 0

Illinois providers serving rural Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program and Medicare beneficiaries will receive $245.9 million this month from the federal government.

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State awarding $5 million to pediatricians to expand COVID-19 vaccine access

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 24, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is getting $5 million from the state to inject COVID-19 vaccines into more patient care settings, including primary care offices, urgent care centers and hospital discharges.

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IDPH reports 4,705 new COVID-19 cases, nine deaths

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 23, 2021 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,705 new COVID-19 on Monday and nine deaths.

Cook County unveils community health assessment report

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 23, 2021 | Top Stories | 0

Cook County health officials recently unveiled its new five-year community health assessment report, with a focus on addressing structural racism in the region.

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