Chicago Updates Isolation Guidelines: CDPH Encourages Staying Home When Ill, Tailored Approach Over Strict Timelines
Chicago Health officials update isolation guidance, emphasizing staying home until symptoms improve, rather than following a strict timeline, to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Announces $23M Birth Equity Initiative in Chicago to Tackle Maternal Mortality Disparities
Governor JB Pritzker announced a $23 million Birth Equity Initiative in Illinois to address racial disparities in maternal mortality, focusing on community-based care, child tax credits, and support for Black women.
Uncovered Abuse Scandal Rocks Illinois Health Systems as Predatory Medics Prey on Patients
The Chicago Tribune uncovers widespread sexual abuse by medical workers in Illinois health systems, revealing systemic failures and a lack of oversight that allowed perpetrators to continue their abuse.
Chicago Mourns Young Asylum Seeker's Death,City Reaffirms Health Safeguards for Shelter Residents
Chicago mourns Jean Carlos MartÃnez Rivero, an asylum seeker who died of sepsis from Strep infection. The city stresses its commitment to asylum seekers' health, providing medical screenings and resources to prevent future tragedies.
Illinois Health Department Reports Low Respiratory Virus Activity, Urges Continued Vigilance
Illinois reports low respiratory virus activity, cautioning residents to remain vigilant. IDPH emphasizes continued mask use and telehealth options, while highlighting available resources like free COVID-19 tests and vaccines.