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Nursing home asks court to block Five-Star changes tied to schizophrenia audits

A nursing home suing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services over its “punitive” use of schizophrenia audits has asked a federal court to block the agency from imposing star-rating downgrades while the case proceeds. Attorneys for Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center asked the US District Court...

Illinois · 09-29
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‘An extraordinary opportunity to build a strong, accountable organization’: Sangamon Co. Mental Health Board selects exec director

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The newly minted Sangamon County Mental Board has selected its first Executive Director. Tatyana Y. Gardner, DrPH, MPH, CHES — a public health leader and Springfield native — will lead the board, Sangamon County officials announced Wednesday evening. Currently, Gardner serves as Director of Health Initiatives for the Springfield Urban […]

Sangamon County, IL · 09-27

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State health officials are urging the public to get immunized against flu, RSV and COVID-19 ahead of fall respiratory virus season

(The Center Square) - Members of the Illinois congressional delegation offered partisan responses to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision temporarily allowing the Trump administration to use a federal database that verifies whether voters are eligible to participate in an election. Democratic U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez said in a social media post it is disappointing that the Supreme Court decided to capitulate and enable an authoritarian. Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller said the court delivered a major win for election integrity.

Illinois · 09-28

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Hy-Vee in Jacksonville plans drive-through flu shot clinics in October

Jacksonville Hy-Vee will host drive-through flu shot clinics Oct. 1 and Oct. 20 with free vaccines under most insurance plans.

Jacksonville, IL · 09-29

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Carle Health Methodist Hospital wins an airport of the year award

Carle Health Methodist Hospital was recognized as the Restricted Landing Area Heliport of the Year by the Illinois Department of Transportation at the Illinois Public Airports Association fall conference.

Illinois · 09-28

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‘An extraordinary opportunity to build a strong, accountable organization’: Sangamon Co. Mental Health Board selects exec director

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The newly minted Sangamon County Mental Board has selected its first Executive Director. Tatyana Y. Gardner, DrPH, MPH, CHES — a public health leader and Springfield native — will lead the board, Sangamon County officials announced Wednesday evening. Currently, Gardner serves as...

Sangamon County, IL · 09-28

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Medicaid patients, medical groups sue over new work requirement rules

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) — Medicaid patients from Indiana and four other states have joined several medical organizations in a federal lawsuit challenging rules governing exemptions from new Medicaid work requirements. According to 21Alive, the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Maryland, includes Medicaid enrollees from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri...

Indiana · 09-25

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Illinois reports 23 measles cases in 2026, urges residents to check vaccinations

Illinois health officials are urging residents to confirm they are protected against measles after 23 cases were confirmed statewide this year, including an outbreak centered in Douglas and Moultrie counties. The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday that 16 of the cases are connected to an outbreak that began...

Illinois · 09-28

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Illinois Medicaid coverage could shrink as new federal work requirements take effect

ACA Adult work requirements and six-month redeterminations will begin affecting certain Illinois Medicaid enrollees in 2027, with each person entering the new process at their scheduled eligibility review. Federal legislation enacted in July 2025 created these requirements. Illinois must apply them to affected expansion adults unless a person meets an...

Illinois · 09-26

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IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Get Vaccinated Against Measles as Cases Rise

As measles cases across the country increase, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves by confirming they are vaccinated against the disease. While the risk for getting measles remains very low for residents, vaccination is the most effective step people can take to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Illinois · 09-27

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Sangamon County Mental Health Board names first executive director

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The newly created Sangamon County Mental Health Board has selected its first executive director. Tatyana Y. Gardner, a Springfield native who is currently the director of health initiatives at the Springfield Urban League , will step into the role on Oct. 12, 2026. Gardner in a news release said that she is honored to serve as the first executive director. “This is an extraordinary opportunity to build a strong, accountable organization that listens to our community, invests public resources wisely and works collaboratively to improve behavioral health outcomes throughout Sangamon County. Having grown up here and building my career serving this community, this work is deeply meaningful to me.” Gardner said during the interview process that her approach to grant administration and program development is data-driven, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes, fiscal responsibility and ensuring resources are directed where they can make the greatest impact, according to the news release. In her current position with the Springfield Urban League, Gardner provides leadership on initiatives addressing behavioral health, substance use prevention, mobile health, maternal and child health, disease prevention, and health coverage navigation. She oversees a broad portfolio of community health programs, grant-funded initiatives, budgets and partnerships.

Sangamon County, IL · 09-25

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More local hospitals opt out of IL medical aid in dying law

We continue our coverage on the new Illinois medical aid in dying law. Also known as the “Illinois End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act” or “Deb's Law,” the new framework makes it legal for terminally ill patients that meet certain criteria to receive a prescription from their doctor to end their life.

Illinois · 09-23

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Endeavor Health leaves Aetna’s Medicare Advantage network January 1, but Illinois state retirees in the TRAIL plan are spared

Endeavor Health, the Chicago-area hospital system formed from the merger of NorthShore and Edward-Elmhurst, says it will step outside Aetna’s Medicare Advantage network starting Jan. 1, 2027. The change reaches patients who use an Aetna Medicare Advantage plan at Endeavor’s hospitals and clinics, though two groups keep their in-network access. Illinois state retirees enrolled in […]

Illinois · 09-24

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Illinois reports 23 measles cases in 2026, urges residents to check vaccinations

Illinois health officials are urging residents to confirm they are protected against measles after 23 cases were confirmed statewide this year, including an outbreak centered in Douglas and Moultrie counties. The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday that 16 of the cases are connected to an outbreak that began...

Illinois · 09-27

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New Wellness Path to Open at Taylorville Memorial Hospital

TAYLORVILLE — Taylorville Memorial Hospital will celebrate the opening of its new Wellness Path with a ribbon-cutting and open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, on the hospital campus. The path is designed to provide patients, visitors, colleagues and community members with a free, safe and...

Taylorville, IL · 09-25

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‘One of the most contagious diseases’: Doctor warns of measles risks amid dropping vaccination rates

Illinois · 09-26

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The new Sangamon Mental Health Board selects Tatyana Gardner to be its first executive director

The Sangamon County Mental Health Board has selected Tatyana Y. Gardner, DrPH, MPH, CHES ®, an experienced public health leader and Springfield native, to serve as the board’s first executive director. Gardner currently serves as Director of Health Initiatives for the Springfield Urban League, where she oversees a...

Sangamon County, IL · 09-23

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As Medicaid work requirements loom, officials seek to inform enrollees

New work requirements for Medicaid enrollees in Illinois, including 80 hours per month, may result in fewer people being eligible for coverage. (The Center Square) – As new work requirements for Medicaid enrollees take effect in roughly 100 days, elected officials are ramping up efforts to inform residents of what changes they may soon face, including potentially losing coverage.

Illinois · 09-23