Welcome to the Health Care Council of Illinois' Press Room. The Health Care Council of Illinois is the joint public policy and communication arm of the Illinois Health Care Association and the Illinois Council on Long Term Care.

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Press Releases

Medicare cuts threaten nursing home care (08.04.2011)

Keeping the Elderly Safe during Summer Heat Waves (7.20.2011)

Petitions Opposing Medicaid Cuts Delivered to Quinn (5.18.2011)

Bus Tour Rolls into Capitol (5.3.2011)

Statewide Bus Tour Kicks-Off in Westmont, Aims to Block Medicaid Cuts (4.30.2011)

Illinois Budget Ax Attacks Frail Seniors in Nursing Homes (2.16.11)

IHCA Launches New Website (2.1.11)

Cold Weather Tips to Safeguard Seniors (12.15.10)

Thousands of Long Term Care Workers Rally in Support of Governor Pat Quinn (09.15.10)

Illinois Health Care Association to Celebrate 60th Annual Convention (09.13.10)

Health Care Council of Illinois Commends Congress for Extending Medicaid Relief (8.12.10)

Keeping the Elderly Safe during Summer Heat Waves (8.9.10)

HCCI Recognizes "Heroes in Long Term Care" (May 2010)

Simple Ways to Connect with Persons Who Have Alzheimer's (4.28.10)

Statement from the Health Care Council of Illinois about the Final Report from the Governor's Nursing Home Safety Task Force (2.19.10)

Winter Months Put Many Older Persons in Danger (1.13.10)

Health Care Council of Illinois Offers Its "Top Ten List" for Making Successful Visits with Seniors during the Holidays (12.11.09)

Looming Medicare Cuts Threaten Medical Care for Illinois Seniors (10.9.09)

Keeping the Elderly Safe during Summer Heat Waves (8.7.09)

HCCI Recognizes "Heroes in Long Term Care" (May 2009)

Illinois Nursing Homes Prepare for Swine Flu Pandemic (4.29.09)

Illinois Nursing Home Residents Offer Their “Top Ten List”for Saving Money during a Recession (3.30.09)

Nursing Home Association Supports Gov. Quinn's Proposed FY 10 Budget (3.18.09)

Federal Nursing Home Star Rating System Focuses on Compliance, Neglects Quality (12.18.08)

Letters to the Editor

Chicago Tribune and State Journal-Register – Illinois Budget Cuts to Harm Nursing Home Residents (02.18.11)

State Journal-Register – Extending Medicaid Funding to Illinois (8.16.10)

Chicago Tribune – Safe Medications (11.04.09)

Chicago Tribune – Promoting Nursing Home Safety (10.05.09)

Chicago Tribune and State Journal-Register – Nursing Home Association Supports Gov. Quinn's Proposed FY10 Budget (3.28.09)

Chicago Tribune – The Flawed Nursing Home Rating System and Choosing a Nursing Home (2.15.09)

Chicago Tribune – Nursing Homes Facing Economic Crisis (1.20.09)

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