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Dr. Ngozi Ezike to Become CEO of Sinai Chicago Hospital System
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who guided Illinois through the heart of the pandemic as the state’s top health official, has been named president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital network.
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Dr. Ngozi Ezike Reflects on COVID Pandemic, Her Future Plans as Departure From IDPH Nears
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who led the Illinois Department of Public Health through the COVID-19 pandemic for two years, will leave her post next week, and she says that she is ready for new challenges as she prepares to exit the public stage.
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Ezike Reflects on COVID Pandemic, Her Future Plans as Departure From IDPH Nears
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who led the Illinois Department of Public Health through the COVID-19 pandemic for two years, will leave her post next week, and she says that she is ready for new challenges as he prepares to exit the public stage. Mary Ann Ahern spoke to her ahead of her departure from IDPH.
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Illinois Officials Sending Aid to Medical Facilities
Illinois health officials are taking a series of steps to help address a surge in COVID cases among hospitalized patients in the state, calling in workers from other states and receiving assistance from the federal government as hospitalizations hit record highs. Lexi Sutter has more details.
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COVID Hospitalizations Hit Record Levels in Illinois, Top Doc Says
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said in a COVID-19 update Wednesday that hospitalizations are at a record-high statewide.
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Illinois' Top Doc Says State Seeing Highest Surge in COVID Cases In 2 Years
Dr. Ngozi Ezike delivers a COVID update for Illinois as omicron variant cases continue to spread across the state.
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Illinois' Top Doctor Urges Residents to Enjoy Holiday Celebrations Safely as COVID Cases Rise
As coronavirus cases increase in Illinois, the state’s top doctor says that it is not a time to panic, but a time to double-down on prevention efforts to keep the virus from spreading during the holiday season.
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Illinois' Top Doctor Reacts as COVID Cases Increase in State
NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern spoke to Dr. Ngozi Ezike about recent surges in COVID cases in the state, and on what steps officials could take to address the issues.
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The Morning Rundown: Today's Top Headlines to Start Your Day
Here are the top headlines you need to know as you start your day on Dec. 2, 2021.
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IDPH Anticipates Omicron Variant Will Be Detected in Illinois, Urges COVID Vaccinations
After the first coronavirus case linked to the newly discovered omicron variant was recorded in California Wednesday, health officials said the COVID-19 threat will likely travel to Illinois.
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Illinois' Top Doctor Provides Update on Vaccinations, Reopening Plan
On Thursday, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike provided an update on vaccinations in Illinois as well as the steps being taken for the state to move to Phase 5 of its reopening plan next month.
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Ezike: 72 of 2.5 Million Individuals Vaccinated Against COVID Hospitalized Due to Virus
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says that the state of Illinois is receiving more COVID doses by the day, and that vaccination efforts so far have been wildly successful in preventing serious illness from the disease. According to Ezike, just 72 of the more than 2.5 million individuals in the state who have been fully vaccinated…
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Pritzker Encourages Chicagoans to Sign Up For Vaccine Appointments in Suburbs
On Thursday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraged Chicago residents to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Illinois mass vaccinations sites throughout the suburbs. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports
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Most Hospitalized With COVID Have Not Been Vaccinated: Illinois Top Doc
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike provided a COVID-19 update Thursday, noting that the majority of those hospitalized with the virus have not received the vaccine.
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Chicago and Illinois' Top Doctors Will Throw First Pitch for Cubs Home Opener
The Cubs home opener will kick off Thursday with Chicago and Illinois’ top doctors throwing out the first pitch, featuring a special appearance from the city’s mayor.
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Illinois' Top Doc Says Wide Vaccine Availability Months Away
Illinois’ top doctor says everyone in the state deserves a chance to get a COVID-19 vaccine, but it’ll take months for supply to meet demand
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Illinois' Top Doctor on Vaccine and Visiting Loved Ones
As part of NBC 5’s “Vaccinated State” panel to answer viewer questions about the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, responded to a question about how soon family members may safely visit each other again.
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Experts Explain How to Get the Vaccine in Illinois
As part of NBC 5’s “Vaccinated State” panel to answer viewer questions about the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, Dr. Candice Robinson, Medical Director of the Chicago Department of Public Health, responded to a question about how residents can sign up and schedule an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Illinois Governor, Top Doc Provide Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike provided an update on the state’s vaccination plan and regional mitigation statuses.
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Ezike Gives Warning on New, More Contagious COVID Variant in Illinois
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike issued a warning Friday for state residents to remain mindful of mitigations as a new, more contagious COVID-19 variant is found in Illinois.