With potential federal 7-OH ban looming, Illinois providers prepare for influx of patients seeking treatment
A federal proposal that would ban 7-OH has sent Illinois business owners scrambling to clear the substance from their shelves.
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Measles outbreak in Illinois grows to 16 cases
The cases – in Douglas and Moultrie counties – have been among people who are not vaccinated against measles or whose vaccination status is unknown, according to the Illinois Department...
Cook County leaders warn of ‘devastation’ with 100 days to go before Medicaid work requirements take effect
Cook County leaders and health officials sounded the alarm Wednesday, warning that changes in the Medicaid work requirement may lead to hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents losing coverage.
Owners of West Suburban and Weiss reach agreement over control of the hospitals, after months in court
The owners of West Suburban and Weiss Memorial hospitals reached an agreement in court late Wednesday night, in which one owner is buying out the other and bringing in Insight...
Nurses go on one-day strike at Olympia Fields Hospital, as union continues to battle Prime Healthcare
Nurses have been organizing and holding strikes and pickets at local Prime hospitals since Prime bought eight Illinois hospitals last year, and a ninth — Olympia Fields — earlier this...
Lurie Children’s Hospital makes it back on to U.S. News’ list of best in the country
U.S. News has named Lurie to its honor roll this year, meaning it considers Lurie to be among the top 11 children’s hospitals in the nation.
Abbott Laboratories agrees to pay $385M settlement over safety of powdered infant formula
Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay $385 million to resolve a federal investigation and lawsuit, as well as lawsuits filed by states, related to allegations over the safety of its...
Judge plans to appoint receiver to take control of West Suburban and Weiss hospitals
A Cook County judge plans to place West Suburban and Weiss Memorial hospitals in the hands of a receiver to get the hospitals “under control,” the judge said Friday.
Illinois issues flu, COVID-19, RSV vaccine guidance, amid confusion over federal recommendations
Illinois is issuing its own guidance about flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations for this fall — amid continuing confusion over federal vaccine recommendations.
Weiss Memorial Hospital loses Illinois hospital license in latest blow to reopening hopes
Weiss Memorial Hospital has lost its Illinois hospital license, even as its owners and community leaders continue to discuss plans to reopen the facility.