IHA Healthcare News
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9 generational trends shaping hospital workforce planning
Hospital and health system workforces now span five generations, from entry-level employees to those nearing retirement. Becker's Hospital Review
News Articles
- Aug 15, 2025
- News from the Web
As ransomware attacks decline, healthcare ‘still under siege’
While ransomware attacks are decreasing overall in 2025, that is not the case in healthcare, Techloy reported. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 15, 2025
- News from the Web
Trial shows promise for new bloodborne staph infection treatment
A new way to battle bloodborne staph infections could help save lives while combating the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new clinical trial results. UPI
- Aug 15, 2025
- News from the Web
Mosquitoes in Rock County test positive for West Nile virus
Mosquitoes in Rock County tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials reported Wednesday morning. WIFR
- Aug 15, 2025
- News from the Web
Whooping cough confirmed at Herrin Elementary; parents alerted
According to the superintendent at the Herrin Community Unit School District, there has been a confirmed case of whooping cough (pertussis) in their school district. WSIL
- Aug 15, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: August 15
Applications Due Nov. 4 for December SANE Clinical Training Opportunity
- Aug 14, 2025
- News from the Web
American College of Physicians urges action as drug shortages hit record highs
The American College of Physicians issued a warning about drug shortages in the U.S., saying outdated pharmaceutical supply chains are posing a threat. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 14, 2025
- News from the Web
FDA approves 1st treatment for chronic lung disease
FDA has approved Insmed’s brensocatib, the first treatment for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, a lung disease affecting about 500,000 people in the U.S. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 14, 2025
- News from the Web
Experts say rural emergency rooms are increasingly run without doctors
Emergency medicine researchers and providers believe ERs, especially in rural areas, increasingly operate with few or no physicians amid a nationwide shortage of doctors. CNN
- Aug 14, 2025
- News from the Web
FDA eyes warning label for antidepressants during pregnancy
FDA is considering placing a warning on antidepressant use in pregnancy, alarming some doctors that a reignited debate about the drugs’ safety may discourage people from seeking treatment. The Hill
- Aug 14, 2025
- News from the Web
Hand soaps recalled for contamination that could cause ‘life-threatening sepsis’
DermaRite Industries is recalling a wide variety of over-the-counter (OTC) hand soaps due to bacterial contamination that “may result in serious and life-threatening infections.” WIFR
- Aug 14, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: August 14
Why Attend Summit: Hear From IHA President/CEO, Board Chair, Trustees
- Aug 13, 2025
- News from the Web
AI adoption is outpacing health system governance: Report
Eighty-eight percent of health systems are using AI internally, yet only 17% have a mature governance structure and fully formed AI strategy. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 13, 2025
- News from the Web
FDA issues alert on Boston Scientific defibrillation leads
The FDA has issued an alert regarding a safety concern with certain Boston Scientific defibrillator leads used in implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 13, 2025
- News from the Web
Leaders split on CMS proposal to eliminate inpatient-only list
CMS’ recent proposal to phase out the inpatient-only list is drawing mixed reactions from healthcare leaders. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 13, 2025
- News from the Web
Help is growing for the heavy emotional toll cancer takes on young men
Coping with cancer is rarely easy for anyone, but men tend to fare worse — emotionally and physically — than women. WSIU
- Aug 13, 2025
- News from the Web
3 Human Cases of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Chicago: Health Officials
The first three human cases of West Nile virus this year in Chicago were confirmed Tuesday by the Chicago Department of Public Health. WTTW
- Aug 13, 2025
- Insurance Solutions
2025 IRMS Risk Managers’ Annual Meeting
This in-person meeting offers thought-provoking information for risk managers, attorneys, physicians, nurses and hospital leaders to consider.
- Aug 13, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: August 13
A.J. Wilhelmi Joins HNI Panel: What's Next for Medicaid?
- Aug 12, 2025
- News from the Web
Hospital groups push for more time to weigh in on HRSA 340B pilot program
AHA, along with other national hospital groups, urged HRSA to extend key deadlines for its recently announced 340B rebate model pilot program. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 12, 2025
- News from the Web
Hospitals among top targets in $34M crypto ransomware spree: Report
A ransomware group known as Embargo has extorted millions of dollars from victims in the U.S., including hospitals, according to research from TRM Labs. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 12, 2025
- News from the Web
FDA says IV fluid shortage from hurricane is over
The nationwide shortage of critical intravenous saline fluid triggered by Hurricane Helene is over, though some other injectable solutions remain in shortage almost a year after the storm. AXIOS
- Aug 12, 2025
- News from the Web
One-size-fits-all pancreatic cancer vaccine showed promise in early trial
The vaccine doesn't prevent cancer from happening in the first place, but an early-phase trial found it could reduce the odds of recurrence. NBC News
- Aug 12, 2025
- News from the Web
Patient safety goals at 8 US News Honor Roll hospitals
The top hospitals in the U.S. are focused on utilizing technology to identify safety risks early and fostering a culture where patient safety is a shared responsibility. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 12, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: August 12
REGISTER: IHA Webinar on Financial Resilience and Growth Sept. 8
- Aug 11, 2025
- News from the Web
FDA lifts pause on Chikungunya vaccine use in adults 60 and older
The FDA has lifted its previously recommended pause on the use of the Chikungunya virus vaccine in individuals 60 and older, following a benefit-risk assessment. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 11, 2025
- News from the Web
Epic to add identity verification integration
Epic is developing an identity verification option for EpicCare Link designed to reduce manual onboarding and improve security for community-based providers. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 11, 2025
- News from the Web
158 hospitals honored for cardiac care quality
The American Heart Association has recognized 158 hospitals with a newly established “Commitment to Quality” award. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 11, 2025
- News from the Web
132 patient safety experts to know - 2025
Safety is the driving mission for these leaders, guiding them to constantly pioneer new approaches, refine healthcare processes and elevate safety standards. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 11, 2025
- News from the Web
Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos
Amid the challenges of adulthood, one rite of passage is unique to the United States: the need to find your own health insurance by the time you turn 26. KFF Health News
- Aug 11, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: August 11
UPDATED REGISTRATION LINK: IHA-MAPS PSO Legal Webinar Sept. 22
- Aug 08, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: August 8
Registration Open: IHA-MAPS PSO Legal Webinar Sept. 22
- Aug 07, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: August 7
APPLY: Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program
- Aug 06, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: August 6
Amicus Brief Filed Defending HHS Decision to Reject 340B Rebate Models by Drug Companies
- Aug 05, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: August 5
REGISTER: IHA Webinar on Common Survey Deficiencies Aug. 28
- Aug 04, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Tariffs: Where things stand after trade deal deadline
Dozens of countries will now face higher tariff rates on imports to the U.S. following the expiration of President Donald Trump’s Aug. 1 trade deal deadline. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 04, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Riverside Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Lifesaving Heart Attack Care
Riverside Medical Center has once again been recognized among the best in the nation, earning the American College of Cardiology’s Platinum Performance Achievement Award. Riverside Healthcare
- Aug 04, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Premier, Inc. named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World report
Premier, Inc. has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For in 2025–2026. The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
- Aug 04, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: August 4
Member Innovation Showcase at IHA Summit: Hear from Your Peers
- Aug 01, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Ten Attributes of Health Literate Health Care Organizations
Health literate healthcare organizations make it easier for people to navigate, understand, and use information and services to take care of their health. AHRQ
- Aug 01, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Register: MAPS PSO Safe Table Webinar: Creating Safer Healthcare Workplaces
Safe Tables are Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) Patient Safety Organization (PSO) members-only meetings for healthcare providers to share and collaborate.
- Aug 01, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Remembering Dr. Lucian Leape - pioneer in patient safety
Lucian L. Leape, a surgeon whose insights into medical mistakes in the 1990s gave rise to the field of patient safety, died on Monday at his home in Lexington, Mass. He was 94. N.Y. Times
- Jul 28, 2025
- COMPdata
Identity is the Missing Link: Why Interoperability Can’t Advance Without It
When it comes to health data interoperability, everything begins with identity. Journal of AHIMA
- Jul 28, 2025
- COMPdata
Health Informatics in Health Information Management: A Growing Opportunity
Healthcare continues to move deeper into the digital world, and with this shift comes the growing importance of health informatics. Journal of AHIMA
- Jul 28, 2025
- COMPdata
Analysis: AI in health care could save lives and money — but not yet
A 2024 American Medical Association survey found that 66% of U.S. physicians had used AI tools in some capacity, up from 38% in 2023. PBS
- Jul 09, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
MAPS PSO members: Nominate your Champions of Patient Safety!
The MAPS PSO Patient Safety Champion Program honors individuals and teams that prevent patients from experiencing an adverse event.
- Jul 09, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
‘Hidden hypertension’ clue buried in EHRs: What to know
A common symptom of hypertension, an often underrecognized condition, can be found “hidden” within existing electronic health records. Becker's Hospital Review
- Jul 09, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
National Action Alliance: Webinars
The National Action Alliance hosts informational webinars on patient and workforce safety topics that are of interest to partners and practitioners. AHRQ
- Jul 08, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Premier, Inc. Expands Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Capabilities with Acquisition of IllumiCare
Premier, Inc., announced the acquisition of IllumiCare, a healthcare technology firm known for its EMR-agnostic platform. Premier
- Jul 08, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Mercyhealth becomes first hospital in region to offer the Pulsed Field Ablation VARIPULSE catheter
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center–Janesville and Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside now offer the VARIPULSE pulse field ablation catheter used to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). Mercyhealth
- Jul 08, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Where patient volumes are headed: 10 forecasts for 10 years out
Overall demand for healthcare services is poised to continue its significant growth across various service lines over the next decade. Becker's Hospital Review
- Jun 26, 2025
- COMPdata
HIPAA Compliance in the Age of Big Data: Ensuring Patient Privacy in Healthcare Data Analytics
Data analytics, when used effectively, can transform healthcare, delivering unprecedented levels of personalized care and operational efficiency. HIT Consultant
- Jun 26, 2025
- COMPdata
Predictive Analytics In Healthcare - 10 Use Cases and Real-World Examples
Machine learning and AI is a technological revolution that is touching every industry across the globe including healthcare. Appinventiv
- Jun 26, 2025
- COMPdata
How data analytics and business intelligence are driving discovery and innovation in healthcare
Innovation in the healthcare industry is not a choice but a need to generate cost-effective solutions and better patient outcomes. TN Global
- Jun 24, 2025
- Press Release
Op-Ed: Medicaid Cuts in Senate Bill Threaten Care, Access, and Jobs in Illinois
Congress is considering a massive budget cut that would gut Medicaid — a move that would devastate healthcare access, eliminate jobs, and destabilize hospitals across Illinois.
- Jun 23, 2025
- Press Release
Making a Splash – Safely: Illinois Poison Center Shares Pool Safety Tips for Summer Fun
As summer officially begins, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is reminding families to stay safe around the pool.
- Jun 02, 2025
- COMPdata
How AI and predictive analytics are reshaping healthcare
Propelled by artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, the healthcare sector is poised for significant change. Med-Tech Insights
- Jun 02, 2025
- COMPdata
Designing Trust: Building Responsible Innovation in Healthcare Analytics
As healthcare systems increasingly rely on data-driven insights, ensuring ethical and regulatory compliance has become crucial. Tech Times
- Jun 02, 2025
- COMPdata
Healthcare Data Breach Statistics
The HIPAA Journal has compiled healthcare data breach statistics from October 2009, when HHS OCR started publishing summaries of healthcare data breaches on its website. HIPPAA Journal
- Jun 02, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
‘We do not turn anyone away:’ Chicago hospital’s unique approach to patient care
Many medical facilities face challenges when it comes to recruitment and retention of doctors — especially those in underserved neighborhoods. WGN
- Jun 02, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Riverside Healthcare awarded Mental Health America Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
Riverside Healthcare is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2025 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA). Riverside Healthcare
- Jun 02, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Carle Health creates new opportunities for sustainable action throughout the health system
Carle Health continues to develop initiatives that advance sustainability throughout the healthcare system. Carle Health
- May 30, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Measuring and Responding to Safety Culture Across Healthcare
This webinar was the third of a three-part series on Safety Culture in Healthcare. AHRQ
- May 30, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
AHRQ Safety Program for HAI Prevention: CLABSI Recruitment Webinars
AHRQ created the Safety Program for Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention to implement a bundle of recently updated evidence-based infection prevention toolkits. AHRQ
- Apr 29, 2025
- Press Release
Illinois Hospital Leaders to Meet with State Legislators to Advocate for Key Healthcare Priorities
On Wednesday, April 30, nearly 100 leaders of hospitals and health systems from across the state will meet with legislators from their respective districts during Hospital Advocacy Day.
- Apr 01, 2025
- Insurance Solutions
MAIC Med-IQ 2025 Online Education Program Announcement
Medical Alliance Insurance Company (MAIC) has partnered with Med-IQ to offer risk management continuing education courses.
- Mar 12, 2025
- Press Release
Illinois Joins Poison Centers Nationwide to Highlight Dangers of Poisoning and Reducing Risk, Injury
IPC joins poison centers nationwide to raise awareness about poison dangers and educate the public on ways to further protect their loved ones during National Poison Prevention Week.
- Mar 07, 2025
- Press Release
Phillip Kambic of Riverside Healthcare Elected to Illinois Health and Hospital Association Board
Phillip Kambic, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association.
- Mar 06, 2025
- Press Release
Illinois Nurses Convene at State Capitol to Engage Leaders on Critical Healthcare Priorities
Magnet Hospital Day highlighted Illinois nurses' dedication to patient care, clinical excellence and healthier communities.
- Feb 25, 2025
- Insurance Solutions
2025 REAP Indicators
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- Feb 24, 2025
- Press Release
Protecting Medicaid Funding is Essential to Safeguard Illinois’ Healthcare System
Driven by an unwavering mission to provide high quality, accessible care, hospitals across the state open their doors every hour of every day to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
- Feb 19, 2025
- Press Release
IHA Statement on Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address
The following statement can be attributed to A.J. Wilhelmi, President and CEO of IHA, in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address.
- Feb 03, 2025
- Press Release
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers' Thomas J. Dohm Elected to IHA Board
Thomas J. Dohm, President and CEO, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Morris, has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA).
- Jan 23, 2025
- Press Release
Loyola Medicine’s Shawn P. Vincent Elected to Serve as Chairman for IHA Board
Shawn P. Vincent has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA).
- Jan 21, 2025
- Press Release
Travis Andersen of UW Health in Northern Illinois Elected to IHA Board
Travis Andersen, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), UW Health in northern Illinois, in Rockford, has been elected to the Board of Trustees for IHA.
- Dec 16, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety Announces 2024 Patient Safety Award Recipients
The Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) named Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Sparta Community Hospital District, and Sinai Chicago as its 2024 Patient Safety Award recipients.
- Nov 18, 2024
- Press Release
IHA, ICAHN to Celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 21
Illinois' small and rural hospitals continue to offer high-quality healthcare, provide access and drive economic development to rural communities.
- Nov 07, 2024
- Press Release
IHA Hosts Emergency Preparedness Exercise to Prevent Cybersecurity Disruptions at Illinois Hospitals
IHA hosted a live interactive webinar for hospitals and health systems to test their defense against malicious cyber actors and strengthen preparedness efforts.
- Oct 25, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois’ Poison Center Offers ‘Tricks’ to Keep Everyone Safe this Halloween
Candy, costumes, and spooky decorations are part of the fun of Halloween, but the IPC wants to remind parents and caregivers to be cautious and stay vigilant while celebrating.
- Oct 22, 2024
- Press Release
Statewide resource pool launches in Illinois to address healthcare workforce needs
Matchwell, a Medical Solutions brand specializing in matching local and per diem clinicians with top healthcare facilities, announced the launch of the Illinois Resource Pool.
- Oct 01, 2024
- Press Release
IHA Presents First Annual Ruth Colby Excellence in Leadership Award
IHA President and CEO, A.J. Wilhelmi presented Mary Lou Mastro the inaugural Ruth Colby Excellence in Leadership Award during IHA’s 2024 Leadership Summit in Oak Brook last week.
- Jul 29, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois Poison Center Highlights Dangers of Synthetic Opioids, Designer Drugs
Summer months are a perfect opportunity to enjoy outdoor concerts, music festivals and sporting events, but the use of recreational drugs can be common at these events.
- Jul 01, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois Poison Center Offers Tips to Avoid 4th of July Holiday Hazards
Cookouts, fireworks and holiday parties with friends and family are common occurrences on July 4, but the events also pose risk to the public if they don’t take the proper precautions to stay safe.
- Jun 05, 2024
- Press Release
IHA Statement on Governor JB Pritzker’s Signature of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
The following statement can be attributed to A.J. Wilhelmi, President and CEO of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, in response to the signing of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget package.
- May 24, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois Poison Center Encourages the Public to Celebrate Safely This Summer
With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday marking the unofficial start to summer, IPC encourages Illinoisans to take precautions against poison exposure while enjoying fun in the sun.
- May 07, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois Hospital Leaders to Meet with State Legislators During IHA’s Advocacy Day in Springfield
On Wednesday, May 8, nearly 100 leaders of hospitals and health systems from across Illinois will meet with legislators from their respective districts during Hospital Advocacy Day organized IHA.
- Apr 11, 2024
- Press Release
IHA, Hospital Leaders Advocate for Legislative Reforms to Address Inappropriate Denials of Care
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association and its member hospitals support legislation to reduce barriers to healthcare services for Illinois' most vulnerable population.
- Mar 15, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois Poison Center to Participate in National Poison Center Prevention Week March 17-23
The Illinois Poison Center (IPC), the nation's oldest poison center, joins poison centers around the country to raise awareness about poison dangers during National Poison Prevention Week.
- Mar 13, 2024
- Press Release
IPHCA, IHA Applaud 8th Circuit Decision Upholding Law Protecting 340B Contract Pharmacy Partnerships
IHA joined IPHCA to applaud the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit’s March 12 decision upholding Arkansas’ 340B Drug Pricing Nondiscrimination Act.
- Mar 13, 2024
- Press Release
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Health Insurance Reform Initiatives
Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined doctors, patients, stakeholders and legislators to highlight efforts to reform predatory health insurance practices and protect patients.
- Mar 06, 2024
- Press Release
$117.7 Billion: State Economic Impact of Illinois Hospitals and Health Systems
Illinois’ more than 200 hospitals & nearly 40 health systems are powerful economic drivers for their communities and for Illinois, generating a statewide economic impact of $117.7 billion annually.
- Feb 21, 2024
- Press Release
IHA Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker's FY2025 State of the State, Budget Address
The following statement can be attributed to A.J. Wilhelmi, President and CEO of IHA, in response to Gov. JB Pritzker's State of the State and Budget Address.
- Feb 12, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois Healthcare Leaders Seek Legislative Action to Protect Access to Life Saving Medication
Legislation aims to stop big pharma from restricting patients’ ability to fill prescriptions at local pharmacies.
- Jan 07, 2024
- Press Release
Three Young Adults Hospitalized from Fake Xanax Pills Featured in Jan. 5 CDC Report
Researchers advise of increase in use of Bromazolam drug and prompt coordination with public health officials, poison centers when patients present with serious injuries after illicit drug use.
- Oct 16, 2023
- Press Release
IHA Statement on the Passing of Silver Cross Hospital President and CEO Ruth Colby
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) is profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Ruth Colby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois.
- Sep 18, 2023
- Press Release
Youth Suicide Risk Due to Overdose Rises During School Year
Illinois Poison Center Offers Parents & Caregivers Suicide Prevention Resources, Ways to Mitigate Risk During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
- Apr 18, 2023
- Press Release
Hospital Leaders to Discuss Healthcare Priorities with State Legislators During IHA’s Advocacy Day
Illinois hospital and health system leaders are calling on the General Assembly to pass several bills that will increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for hospitals.
- Mar 15, 2023
- Press Release
Illinois Poison Center Joins National Effort to Raise Awareness About Poison Dangers
For 70 years, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) has provided vital information and resources to families to help reduce the threat of poisoning and save lives.
- Mar 02, 2023
- Press Release
IHA part of coalition to urge reforms to Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act
IHA joined leading business, healthcare and technology groups at a Springfield press conference, urging the Illinois General Assembly to enact reforms to the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act.
- Jan 30, 2023
- Press Release
Dr. Thomas Shanley Elected to Illinois Health and Hospital Association Board
Thomas Shanley, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, has been elected to the Board of Trustees.
- Jan 30, 2023
- Press Release
Tracy Bauer Elected to Illinois Health and Hospital Association Board
Tracy Bauer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Midwest Medical Center, Galena, has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association.
- Jan 23, 2023
- Press Release
Illinois Poison Center: Keep Cannabis Edibles Out of Reach of Children
Children ages 5 and younger are accidentally ingesting cannabis edibles at an alarming rate, according to a new study recently published in Pediatrics.
- Dec 05, 2022
- Press Release
Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety PSO announces 2022 Patient Safety Champion Awards
The Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) Patient Safety Organization (PSO) announced the recipients of two MAPS PSO Patient Safety Champion awards.
- Nov 07, 2022
- Press Release
Beware of 'Silent Killer' in Homes: IPC Urges Residents to Purchase Carbon Monoxide Detectors
With cold weather on the horizon, Illinois Poison Center (IPC) wants to remind the public that heating your home to combat the icy temperatures also increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Oct 17, 2022
- Press Release
Illinois' Poison Center Offers Safety 'Tricks' to Prevent Poisoning This Halloween
According to the Illinois Poison Center (IPC), accidential poisonings from Halloween candy is rare, but IPC manages cases each year involving dry ice, glow sticks and more.
- Oct 04, 2022
- Press Release
Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris Receives Outstanding Leadership Award
Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris was presented the "Outstanding Leadership Award" last week at the Illinois Health and Hospital Association's (IHA) Leadership Summit.
- Jul 12, 2022
- Press Release
IPC Warns Public of Fake Prescription Pills, Drug Substitutions as Fentanyl Use Rises
Now that summer is in full swing, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is warning the public to stay safe by avoiding recreational drugs, especially synthetic recreational drugs.
- Feb 22, 2021
- Press Release
Telehealth Legislation Protects Virtual Healthcare Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic
The Coalition to Protect Telehealth announced support for a legislative proposal to protect Illinoisans’ access to the innovative telehealth services they have relied on during the COVID pandemic.
- Jan 13, 2021
- Press Release
Statement from IHA Re: Hospital and Healthcare Transformation – Senate Bill 1510
IHA and the Illinois hospital community want to thank Representative Greg Harris, Senator Heather Steans, and HFS Director Theresa Eagleson for their leadership in moving this legislation forward.
- Jan 13, 2021
- Press Release
Statement from IHA Re: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch
IHA congratulates State Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch on his historic election as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 102nd General Assembly.
- Nov 17, 2020
- Press Release
MAPS PSO Presents Patient Safety Champion Award to DuPage Medical Group
MAPS PSO awarded the MAPS PSO Patient Safety Champion award to DuPage Medical Group in Downers Grove and gave an Honorable Mention to Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
- Nov 02, 2020
- Press Release
Jordan Powell Joining IHA to Lead on Health Policy and Finance
Jordan Powell joins IHA as Senior Vice President of Health Policy and Finance on Dec. 14. He will provide leadership on strategic policy, payment system, health equity and healthcare reform issues.
- Sep 30, 2020
- Press Release
Healthcare Providers, Advocates Urge General Assembly to Protect Telehealth
The Coalition to Protect Our Telehealth, which includes IHA, urges the General Assembly to protect telehealth approaches so Illinoisans can access critically needed, affordable care beyond COVID-19.
- Sep 16, 2020
- Press Release
IHA Opinion: Hospitals Committed to Serving Everyone
Illinois hospitals of all shapes and sizes are the cornerstones of their communities and provide some of the highest quality healthcare in the world.
- Feb 15, 2019
- Press Release
Karen Harris Named IHA Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Karen Harris will join the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) as its Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective March 1.
- Jan 28, 2019
- Press Release
IHA's Longest Serving Employee Retires
On Jan. 31, IHA will lose its longest serving employee.