health care

Supporters say the law expands access to reproductive health care for teens, while opponents argue parents should be involved in those decisions. #parentalrights #brithcontrol #centersquare

The Democratic Party of Illinois said the administration's decision to end the subsidies could result in millions of Americans paying hundreds of dollars more each year for prescription medications. #democrats #healthcare #trump

Cancer remains a leading cause of death on Chicago’s South Side and in the Southland, where social and economic factors contribute to higher cancer rates and poorer outcomes. #uchicago #cancerprevention #soutside

State officials said the investment will help modernize rural healthcare delivery, expand telehealth and mobile services, and address workforce shortages in underserved areas. #healthcare #funding

“This project reflects the power of partnership and our commitment to ensuring that health equity isn’t an aspiration—it’s a reality.” #health #youth

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth highlighted Jan’s story on social media, showing how ACA tax credits help her afford a $580-a-month medical implant. #taxcredits #aca

Those two concessions were as far as Republican leaders were willing to go to end the ongoing shutdown, which has lasted a record-long 40 days as Democrats held out over health care policy demands. #shutdown #funding #deal

The program is expected to assist many of the 153,000 federal employees living and working in Illinois, though it remains unclear how many have missed paychecks since the shutdown began Oct. 1. #loan

The program debuted this semester with 22 students, filling every available seat. Classes meet during evening hours, with clinical rotations held on weekends—an option designed for students balancing full-time jobs or family responsibilities. #nursing

The 340B program requires drug manufacturers to provide outpatient drugs to eligible healthcare organizations at significantly reduced prices. #drugs