Illinois health care workers charged with serious crimes were allowed to keep caring for patients for months without restrictions, the Tribune found.
Criminally charged health care providers keep working unrestricted as state action lags
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Chicago biohub backed by Mark Zuckerberg publishes its first research, discovering way to continuously monitor inflammation
A Chicago biohub backed by Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan has discovered a way to track inflammation in real time using sensors under the skin.
US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
The U.S. government said Tuesday it has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no longer a safety risk.
Joe Biden has AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day
President Joe Biden on Sunday had the AIDS Memorial Quilt spread on the White House South Lawn for the first time in observance of World AIDS Day.
A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?
A twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing HIV infections in a study of women.
Many Illinois health systems provide gender-affirming care. What happens when Donald Trump becomes president?
Transgender patients and providers of gender-affirming care in Illinois are preparing for dramatic upheaval once Donald Trump takes office.
Northwest Indiana health network included on national hospital price transparency report
A national advocacy organization has published its seventh semi-annual hospital price transparency report, and a Northwest Indiana health system has three hospitals included. PatientRightsAdvocate.org is a nonprofit organization focused on systemwide health care price transparency, according to its website. The Hospital Price Transparency rule came into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ website. Hospitals are required to post accessible pricing information online as either a machine-readable file with all items and services or in a display of shoppable services in a consumer-friendly format. Ilaria Santangeloi, PRA’s director of research, said that the […]
SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Cucumbers shipped to 13 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states were recalled this week for potential salmonella contamination.
CEO of Chicago-based VillageMD steps down as Walgreens considers selling stake in business
The CEO and co-founder of Chicago-based primary care provider VillageMD has resigned, a move that comes as Walgreens Boots Alliance considers selling its stake in the business.
New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants
People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV under a new rule announced Tuesday by U.S. health officials.