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Hospital Engagement Action and Leadership

2023 Chicago HEAL Initiative

Launched four years ago, the Hospital Engagement Action and Leadership (HEAL) initiative reflects the commitment of 10 leading hospitals serving Chicago. These hospitals answered the call from U.S. Sen. Richard J. Durbin to engage communities experiencing the highest rates of violence, poverty and inequality. By several measures, HEAL has produced significant results.

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Recent News in Healthcare

  • Oct 02, 2023
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Black Cook County residents face scarcity of mental health resources

The county’s Black residents are the only racial group whose suicide rates are higher now than before the pandemic. Chicago Sun-Times

  • Oct 02, 2023
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OSF HealthCare VP recognized by President of Ukraine

Chris Manson, OSF HealthCare Vice President of Government Relations and founder of US Ambulances for Ukraine, was recognized by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine. WSIU

  • Oct 02, 2023
  • News from the Web

COVID-19 linked to more sepsis cases than previously thought

The life-threatening infection sepsis was more common than once thought among COVID-19 patients early in the pandemic. UPI

2023 Federal Advocacy Agenda

Lawyers on Steps

Illinois hospitals contribute $108 billion to the state economy every year, yet half of Illinois' 213 hospitals operate on negative or low operating margins. Hospitals and health systems face intense financial pressures as expenses increase. IHA's 2023 Federal Advocacy Agenda spotlights these challenges while advocating for policies that promote hospital financial stability, resiliency and transformation. Federal support of these three pillars will help strengthen hospitals as they serve communities. 

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