Hospitals

Hospital officials in Illinois say they will have to make some difficult decisions in the next few years that could involve laying off staff, cutting back services and even closing some facilities entirely.

A growing number of hospitals are looking for other solutions to no-show appointments, instead of costly fees.

The CDC recently announced a first-ever national campaign to combat health professional burnout. Bloomington-Normal hospitals are making efforts to support their workers.

The Illinois Department of Public Health this month launched a revamped version of its Illinois Hospital Report Card and Community Map website. The user-friendly Report Card tracks hospitals across 150 data points.

Research shows midwives help improve outcomes for both parent and child. But hospitals across the Chicago area are not investing in midwife programs.

Right now there’s a patchwork of coordination. In many cases the Chicago Abortion Fund and doctors race to find appointments by texting and emailing each other.

Even in states that allow abortion if the life of the mother is in danger, doctors say fear of prosecution is leading many to send high-risk patients to Illinois.

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