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Pritzker signs bills giving Illinois more power over …

WEBCHICAGO - For the first time, Illinois will soon run its own affordable care health insurance, having the power to stop high price rates. Governor JB Pritzker signed a pair of bills on Tuesday

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Illinois takes aim at insurance company control, moves …

WEBPublished April 22, 2024 5:04pm CDT. Health Care. FOX 32 Chicago. Healthcare Protection Act advances: Illinois takes aim at insurance company control. …

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Illinois sees 17% surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, …

WEBThe state health agency said the risk of COVID-19 is lower than it has been the last three years — and city data show almost a quarter of Chicagoans have received …

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Illinois experiencing 'surge' in respiratory viruses: Covid, …

WEBAccording to the CDC, the impact of respiratory viruses is being felt in 44 counties. Covid hospitalization data shows that 39 counties are at medium level and five …

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Cook County launches $30M 'Healthy Homes' program …

WEBCOOK COUNTY - A $30 million program aims to make Cook County residents healthier in their homes. It's called "Healthy Homes for Healthy Families." …

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'Small number' of tuberculosis cases confirmed in …

WEBChicago health officials confirmed Wednesday that there is a 'small number' of tuberculosis (TB) cases among migrants in the city, and their medical teams are …

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PWP Health prioritizes mental health in Humboldt Park

WEBPWP Health is a minority-woman-owned mental health clinic operating out of Humboldt Park. The clinic seeks to provide access to mental health assistance as well …

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'Healthy Illinois For All' bill would provide more …

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Providing more health coverage is the focus of a new Illinois bill for low-income residents, regardless of immigration status. On Friday, …

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Measles in Chicago: Cases rise to 12 as health officials …

WEBCHICAGO - Health authorities at the local, state, and federal levels are working in conjunction to manage the recent measles outbreak in Chicago. Two new …

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New Illinois health insurance proposal would ban 'junk insurance' …

WEBPublished March 13, 2024 12:53pm CDT. Illinois. FOX 32 Chicago. Illinois governor looks to tackle rising cost of health insurance. The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), initially …

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Gov. Pritzker signs reproductive rights protections law

WEBPublished January 13, 2023 1:38pm CST. Roe v. Wade. FOX 32 Chicago. Gov. Pritzker signs reproductive health bill into law. The newly signed Patient and Provider Protection …

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Dr. Ngozi Ezike stepping down as Illinois' top doctor

WEBCHICAGO - Illinois ’ top doctor, Ngozi Ezike, who was a key figure amid the coronavirus pandemic, is stepping down as leader of the Illinois Department of Public …

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Redevelopment plans for vacant Tinley Park mental hospital unveiled

WEBPublished August 29, 2023 12:29pm CDT. Tinley Park. FOX 32 Chicago. Redevelopment plans unveiled for Tinley Park Mental Health Center. Tinley Park Park District says it …

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Waukegan residents sound off after hospital loses trauma center …

WEBThe Illinois Department of Public Health has stripped Vista Medical Center East of its level two trauma center designation. A spokesperson for IDPH told FOX32 it …

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Measles exposure alert issued by Cook County Health following …

WEBSubsequently, on March 7, a second patient who visited Cook County Health's Arlington Heights Health Center and Professional Building also tested positive …

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'Climb Out of the Darkness': Chicago walk raises awareness for

WEBClimb Out of the Darkness Walk happening this weekend in Chicago. The world’s largest event to help new moms and dads with their mental health is happening …

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Public health activists rally behind Johnson's decision to fire …

WEBNow they hope the city will make public health a priority. The group said CDPH has failed citizens because staff and resources have been cut. Arwady led …

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Lawsuits allege Chicago area OBGYN was drunk while seeing …

WEBDuly Health and Care released the following statement in response to the lawsuits: "We are aware of new cases alleging misconduct by dr. Vernon Cannon, a …

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180 employees laid off at University of Chicago Medical Center

WEBCHICAGO - The University of Chicago Medical Center has laid off 180 of its employees. "After careful consideration, we made the difficult decision to separate about …

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Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley released from hospital, …

WEBDaley had celebrated his 80th birthday on April 24 of this year. He is the city's longest-serving mayor, leading the city from 1989 to 2011. He has continued to be …

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Fox 32's Week in Review

WEBThese are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.

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