Located in a neighborhood with some of Chicago’s highest rates of HIV diagnoses and diabetes, the South Shore site expands access to early detection and affirming care in a trusted community setting. #medical
Known as the Medicaid omnibus bill, it sometimes includes bold components, like a 2021 initiative that made millions of dollars available to local communities to help them plan and design their own health care delivery systems. #medicaid
“We are very excited and we look forward to working with the legislators in the Senate to pass this important bill and deliver it to Governor Pritzker’s desk for his signature.” #act
The bill only applies to certified nurse midwives, who must be a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or APRN, and have at least a graduate degree in midwifery. #mothers
"The changes put forth in this legislation are long overdue and will help ensure seniors can get the care they need without delay,” said Mary Beth Donahue, President and CEO of Better Medicare Alliance. #seniors
Instead, we call for thoughtful, equitable solutions that support—not sacrifice—the pillars of health and economic well-being in underserved communities. #MFN
“Sarcoidosis is a serious illness that disproportionately affects the Black community and can lead to life-changing, or even deadly, complications,” Meyers-Martin said. #treatment
“Providing Illinois residents with access to real-time data to guide their medical decision-making is a critical IDPH priority,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. #vaccinations
Ms. Cannon will share her amazing story of healing and hope to highlight an event that celebrates cancer patients, their care-givers and service providers who deliver a menu of services throughout the Southland at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial. #cancer