healthcare policy

Last month, the Illinois Department of Human Services revealed plans to cut about 250 jobs at Choate and shift mental health beds to the northern part of the state. #centersquare #mentalhealth #protest

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

Gov. Pritzker also criticized the federal legislation, saying it reduced support for low-income Americans while providing tax benefits to higher-income individuals. #budget #democrats #policies

Ernest Galvan, a lawyer representing the group in its lawsuit against Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Health and its director, told The Center Square the group is challenging the law for its lack of compliance with the U.S. Constitution and Americans with Disabilities Act. #disability #rights #centersquare

The criticism comes after Trump reportedly stated, “I love the inflation,” during remarks from the Oval Office, a comment Democrats have seized on as they continue to attack the administration’s economic policies. #trump #democrats #inflation

The Democratic Party of Illinois collaborated with The Doula Lab and Nurture Birth & Health, two Black women-led organizations in the Metro East region that work to support families and reduce maternal and infant health inequities. #democraticparty #health

“Local pharmacies are often one of the most accessible and affordable points of care for working families, seniors, and Medicaid patients — providing medications, vaccinations, and trusted health care services,” Pritzker said in a news release. #pharmacies #distribution #capitolnewsillinois

Even with major progress on insulin affordability, many people with diabetes struggle under the weight of a costly system.

The criticism comes amid reports that Salvi faces two challengers in the upcoming leadership election. #election #dpi

Expanding a program that allows profits to grow without transparency while  also delivering minimal benefit to patients at the point-of-sale risks worsening those challenges rather than solving them. #drug #oped