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From the Illinois State Medical Society Newsletter on February 19, 2021
ALERT: Contact Governor Pritzker and Urge Him to Veto the Outrageous Prejudgment Interest Bill
A bill that radically increases medical liability lawsuit payments through the collection of 9% in prejudgment interest passed the Illinois General Assembly and is NOW on the governor’s desk.
Contact Governor Pritzker immediately! Urge his veto of House Bill 3360.
Click here to take action!
Read the Chicago Tribune editorial criticizing House Bill 3360.
Also, read the Daily Herald article.
COVID-19 Resources from MCHD including VaccinationsVaccine Priority Groups: https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=101938 E-notifications: https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/services/enotification McHenry County COVID-19 Dashboard: https://mchenry-county-coronavirus-response-mchenrycountygis.hub.arcgis.com/ McHenry County COVID-19 School Metrics Dashboard: https://insight.livestories.com/s/v2/mchenry-county-il-school-metrics-dashboard/649688f8-4d1b-4924-b492-eec339d5c6ab IDPH Region Metrics: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics?regionID=1 IDPH County Level Metrics: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics?county=Adams IDPH Contact Tracing Data: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/contact-tracing |
McHenry County Medical Society hosted a learning event: Understanding Substance Use Disorder in McHenry County
This presentation looks at addiction in McHenry County including opioids, alcohol and some changes that are being seen with stimulants and cannabis. Information will be shared about data, programs, and resources that have been developed that are available to individuals, families, and professionals when they are working with somebody that is struggling with a substance use disorder.
Presenters:
Scott Block, McHenry County Mental Health Board Executive Director
Laura Crain, McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition Program Coordinator
Patrick Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney
Jason Sterwerf, Director of the Special Projects for the Twenty Second Judicial Circuit Court of McHenry County
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients may be wondering where they can go for their healthcare needs. The following MCMS member physicians are ready to serve you in their practices at this time. Click on the practice name for more information about hours and telehealth visits.
COVID-19 Responses from our 2020 Business Supporters Athletico, one of this year's MCMS Business Supporters is offering virtual telehealth physical therapy appointments. Click here for more information Illinois Pain Institute is open and is offering telehealth visits. Creditors' Discount & Audit Co. Client Letter SAVE the DATE - You Are Invited to Attend - Please Join Us![]() Tentative date in May 2021 More details to follow ***Requesting nominations for new board members Please send nominations to mara@mchenrymed.org |
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