Chicago’s Mercy Hospital To Close In 2021
The struggling hospital was one of four that had hoped to merge, but failed in its attempt to get money from the state to do so.
The struggling hospital was one of four that had hoped to merge, but failed in its attempt to get money from the state to do so.
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If cases continue to rise, Lightfoot said she’ll reimpose restrictions on businesses and social gatherings.
The medical examiner’s office said Tuesday it likely has confirmed around 770 opioid deaths so far and has another 580 pending cases.
Some hospitals are forced to call other facilities for hours to transfer COVID-19 patients. Legislators say more transparency is needed.
COVID-19 has revealed yet another gap in the health care system – in Chicago, there’s no central agency coordinating patient transfers.
Chicago is on track to reopen more parts of the economy on July 1, says the city’s top health official.
After reopening amid protests, Chicago health officials are watching for a surge in COVID-19 cases. Here’s how they’re preparing.
Data kept by the state show that in 80% of COVID-19 cases, the patient’s job is unknown — vital to preventing potential future outbreaks.
A WBEZ investigation shows Cook County residents are avoiding hospitals, potentially adding to the pandemic’s death toll.