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Edly-Allen Introduces Mobile Integrated Health Care Bill
State Senator Mary Edly-Allen introduced a new measure that would implement a mobile integrated health (MIH) care model, also known as community paramedicine, to aid those dealing with chronic illnesses… Read more
Congressman García, State Sen. Celina Villanueva Meet with Reproductive Health Advocates
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and IL State Senator Celina Villanueva met on March 4th with stakeholders in the field of reproductive health to discuss the current challenges of reproductive… Read more
IDPH Adopts New CDC Guidelines
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it is adopting updated guidance from the CDC that streamline and simplify recommendations for dealing with the range of respiratory viruses,… Read more
El Congresista García y la Senadora Estatal Celina Villanueva se reúnen con Defensores de Salud Reproductiva
El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04 y la Senadora Estatal de Illinois, Celina Villanueva se reunieron el 4 de marzo con defensores en el campo de la salud reproductiva para… Read more
IDPH Adopta Nuevas Pautas de CDC
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois (IDPH) anunció estar adoptando guías actualizadas de CDC que facilitan y simplifican recomendaciones para atender la variedad de virus respiratorios, incluyendo el COVID-19,… Read more
Inspired by Employee Donations, Northwestern Medicine Makes its Largest Gift to Area Food Banks
Inspired by the generosity of its employees, Northwestern Medicine is donating $200,000 to area food banks. The Greater Chicago Food Depository and Northern Illinois Food Bank will each receive $100,000. Health system leaders thanked staff and… Read more
NAMI Chicago, Young Invincibles Applaud New Funding for Mental Health Services
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago and Young Invincibles applaud Governor Pritzker’s call for $4 million in state funding for the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act… Read more
CDPH Investigating Measles Exposures in Chicago
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed a case of measles in a northwest Indiana resident who sought medical care last week at three Chicago hospitals while contagious from… Read more
State, County Announce $250M Commitment to Help Close Budget Gap in Asylum Seeker Response
Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced their commitment to a joint funding plan to ensure shelter, wraparound services and healthcare remain available for asylum seekers… Read more
Inspirado en Donaciones de los Empleados, Northwestern Medicine Hace su Más Grande Donación a Bancos de Alimentos del Area
Inspirado en la generosidad de su empleados, Northwestern Medicine está donando $200,000 a los bancos de alimentos del área. Greater Chicago Food Depository y Northern Illinois Food Bank, recibirán, cada… Read more
