
Social service groups are filling in the gaps of Illinois’ mental health workforce shortage
Illinois’ current behavioral health workforce can meet the needs of only about a quarter of residents, according to the latest federal data.
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Illinois’ current behavioral health workforce can meet the needs of only about a quarter of residents, according to the latest federal data.
The virus became the third leading cause of death in the U.S., and caused so many to die in the prime of life that the country experienced the biggest drop in life expectancy since World War II.
The Food and Drug Administration expanded authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID vaccine to enable kids ages 5 to 11 who were vaccinated at least five months ago to get a third shot.
The highest rates of pollution are in Little Village, Austin, Englewood and other neighborhoods, according to data from a new sensor network.
If it feels like everyone you know has been sick recently, that’s because there’s a lot of different viruses circulating — some that are unusual for this time of year.
Fine particulate matter is responsible for an estimated 5% of all premature deaths in Chicago. What is it and where does it come from?
Data from a new sensor network shows the highest rates of pollution in Little Village, Austin, Englewood, Irving Park and other neighborhoods.
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, Illinois abortion providers worry they won’t have enough staff to treat a potential influx of out-of-state patients.
Tens of thousands more people may seek abortions in Illinois. Hospitals and clinics worry they won’t have enough staff to treat them.
The antiviral pill has been shown to help COVID-19 patients recover quickly, but some say it’s hard to get a prescription in the first place.