- Editor’s Note: This article contains links to six Kane County hospital websites. In order to reserve space for those who most in need during the COVID-19 emergency, it is vitally important to understand if or when you should visit the local hospital. If you see information in this article that is incorrect or needs updating, please email kanecountyconnects@gmail.com.
- CLICK THIS LINKS FOR THE KANE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE.
Kane County Connects Landing Pages
- COVID-19 OVERVIEW — A roundup of national and international updates.
- COVID-19 STATE — State of Illinois and Illlinois Department of Public Health updates. (Includes daily updates from Gov. JB Pritzker’s news conferences and Kane County COVID-19 alerts from the IDPH.)
- COVID-19 KANE COUNTY — Kane County updates, including information from the Kane County Health Department, courts, Sheriff’s Office, and all units of county government.
- COVID-19 COMMUNITIES — A roundup of information from municipalities, park districts, libraries, as well as local human interest stories.
- COVID-19 SCHOOLS — Updates on school closings or openings, meals and online learning.
- COVID-19 HOSPITALS / HEALTH CARE — Vital links to local hospital and health-care websites and additional trusted information on COVID-19.
- COVID-19 BUSINESS / CONSUMERS / JOBS —Business news, what’s open and closed, where to find stuff you need, updates from local chambers of commerce, job openings.
- COVID-19 CONNECTIONS — Stories about people, good news, personal observations, photos, miscellaneous news, quirky and fun stuff related to the days of COVID in Kane.
- COVID-19 HELP — How to find help and give help to others. Local resources, volunteer opportunities, donation sites and other local efforts to help people during the COVID-19 emergency.
11:20AM MONDAY, APRIL 20
Greater Elgin Family Care Center to Provide COVID-19 Testing
Greater Elgin Family Care Center announced today it will open three COVID-19 testing sites on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
As part of a coordinated effort with the Illinois Department of Public Health, GEFCC is making COVID-19 nasal swab testing available to high-risk and symptomatic Illinoisans. COVID-19 testing will be available for existing healthcare workers, as well as GEFCC patients and non-patients of Greater Elgin Family Care Center who meet the high-risk criteria as defined by IDPH.
Testing will be available at Greater Elgin Family Care Center’s Seneca Health Center and Dental Clinic, 450 Dundee Ave. in Elgin, McHenry Community Health Center, 3901 Mercy Drive in McHenry, and at Center for Family Health, 165 E. Plank Road, in Sycamore.
Each of the three testing sites will be open for COVID-19 swab testing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tests are available by appointment only; walk-ins will not be accepted for COVID-19 testing.
1:30PM SUNDAY, APRIL 19
VNA Opens COVID-19 Testing Centers in Aurora, Elgin By Appointment ONLY
Beginning Monday (April 20, 2020), VNA Health Care will be offering expanded testing for novel coronavirus. These services will be available by appointment to people with COVID-19 symptoms.
A VNA provider will assess individuals prior to testing. Individuals without insurance will be served on a sliding fee scale based upon income, with a total fee of $5 to $10 for the pre-test assessment. No one will be turned away for inability to pay.
Visit www.vnahealth for insurance plans accepted. COVID-19 specimens will be tested at no charge by the Illinois Department of Public Health laboratory. These expanded testing services will be offered to the public, regardless of income, immigration, or insurance status.
Bilingual staff will be available to assist Spanish speakers and translation services will be available.
“VNA was founded over 100 years ago during the Spanish Flu Pandemic and our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services for the communities we serve across the Chicago metro region remains steadfast and has endured throughout this century of service,” said Linnea Windel, VNA president and CEO. “VNA is pleased to offer testing for COVID-19, in addition to a full range of primary care services that improve access to care for vulnerable populations.”
Services will be available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the following VNA locations:
400 N. Highland Ave., Aurora — Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday- 350 S. Schmale Road #150, Carol Stream — Hours: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
- 801 Villa St., Elgin — Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday
- 160 N. Independence Boulevard, Romeoville — 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Please visit vnahealth.com for testing hours as they may be subject to change with additional hours added as needed.
“Staying at home and practicing good hand-hygiene continues to be the most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect yourself and your loved ones, especially if you are experiencing mild or moderate flu-like symptoms,” said Claire Dobbins, chief clinical officer. “Getting tested provides an individual with important knowledge of their health status at that point in time and may also offer some peace of mind.”
To make an appointment, call 630-892-4355 or 847-717-6455.
About VNA
VNA Health Care is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in suburban Chicago and operates 14 clinics serving over 72,000 people a year. VNA is nationally ranked as a top performing health center as a result of patient outcomes such as prenatal care, adolescent weight screening and counseling, vascular disease treatment, blood pressure control, healthy birth weights, and asthma care.
VNA’s combination of convenience (by appointment or walk-in), patient-centered technology and expert, cost-effective care delivered with respect and compassion have led to these results. VNA is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as a Primary Care Medical Home for all sites.
3:30PM THURSDAY, APRIL 16
Despite Death Toll Thursday, Hospital Usage Numbers Good
While today was a sad one in the state of Illinois, with the highest single-day death toll and the passing of the 1,000-deaths milestone, it does not appear that there are still adequate numbers of available ICU beds and ventilators.
The numbers and graphics posted on the state’s hospitalization utilization page show that 38% of hospital beds, 34% of medical surge beds, 31% of ICU beds and 62% of ventilators are available statewide.
Kane County Area
Locally, the numbers are similar.
Kane County is in Region 9 on the state’s utilization map. Region 9, as you can see above, includes all of Kane and McHenry counties plus parts of Lake, Cook and Kendall counties.
The graphic to the left of the map above shows 121 of 307 (39%) ICU beds available and 186 of 297 (62%) ventilators available as of April 15.
Statewide Hospitalization Utilization1
4/15/2020, 11:58 PM
- Total hospital beds2: 30,322
- Total hospital beds open3: 11,623
- Total beds used (i.e. hospitalizations): 18,699
- Percent of hospital beds available: 38%
Medical/Surgical Bed Usage
- Total Medical/Surgical beds: 15,310
- Medical/Surgical beds open: 5,203 (34%)
- Medical/Surgical beds used: 10,107
ICU Usage
- Total ICU beds: 2,995
- ICU beds open: 927 (31%)
- ICU beds used: 2,068
COVID + PUI4 patients in ICU: 1,248
- % of total ICU beds occupied by COVID + PUI patients: 42%
- % of ICU beds in use occupied by COVID + PUI patients: 60%
Ventilator Usage
- Total Vents: 3,194
- Vents open: 1,966 (62%)
- Vents used: 1,228
- Vents used by COVID + PUIs: 797
- % of total vents that are used by COVID + PUI patients: 25%
- % of vents in use that are used by COVID + PUI patients: 65%
COVID-19 Patients
- Total COVID + PUI in Hospitals not in ICU: 3,175
- COVID + PUI patients in ICU: 1,248
- Total COVID + PUI in Hospital: 4,423
- Percent of All Hospital Beds in use that are occupied by COVID+PUI patients: 24%
1:45PM THURSDAY, APRIL 16
State Warns of Bogus, Flawed KN95 Masks
3PM TUESDAY, APRIL 14
Hospitals Coping With Surge — 33% of ICU Beds Open, 55% Ventilators Available
Despite 74 deaths recorded today (Tuesday, April 14, 2020), there was good news in the updated hospital statistics provided by the state of Illinois.
Among the good news is that there are — as of about noon Monday (April 13, 2020) — 4,955 (33%) medical surgical beds open, 994 (33%) Intensive Care Unit beds open, and 1,742 (55%) ventilators available statewide.
Gov. JB Pritzker said during his daily news conference that the “doubling rate” — the days it takes for a number of coronavirus cases, hospitalizations or deaths to double — is lengthening. That’s a strong indicator, he said, that the bell curve is flattening.
On March 22, Illinois had a case doubling rate of just over two days, 2.02. And on April 1, the doubling rate was 3.61 days. As of April 12, the COVID-19 doubling rate is now at just over eight days, at 8.17.
As of April 13, 4,283 known COVID-19 patients and suspected COVID-19 patients were hospitalized. COVID-19 patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) totaled 1,189, and 796 patients are on a ventilator. Suspected COVID-19 patients are individuals under investigation and assumed to have COVID-19 for the purpose of medical treatment.
As of April 13, Illinois has a total of 30,134 hospital beds, 2,987 of which are intensive care unit (ICU) beds. The state has 33 percent of all ICU beds available, 994 of 2,987, and 58 percent of ventilators are available, 1,742 of 3,140.
Beginning today, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will begin posting bed utilization data on their website. The data will be updated daily. The data can be found at http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19.
Here’s a more detailed look a the numbers provide by the Illinois Department of Public Health:
COVID-19 Hospitalization Utilization
| STATEWIDE1 | 4/13/2020, 11:58 PM |
|---|---|
| Total hospital beds2 | 30,134 |
| Total hospital beds open3 | 11,165 |
| Total beds used (i.e. hospitalizations) | 18,969 |
| Percent of hospital beds available | 37% |
| MED/SURG BED USAGE | |
| Total Med/Surg beds | 15,185 |
| Med/Surg beds open | 4,955 (33%) |
| Med/Surg beds used | 10,230 |
| ICU USAGE | |
| Total ICU beds | 2,987 |
| ICU beds open | 994 (33%) |
| ICU beds used | 1,993 |
| COVID + PUI4 patients in ICU | 1,189 |
| % of total ICU beds occupied by COVID + PUI patients | 40% |
| % of ICU beds in use occupied by COVID + PUI patients | 60% |
| VENT USAGE | |
| Total Vents | 3,140 |
| Vents open | 1,742 (55%) |
| Vents used | 1,398 |
| Vents used by COVID + PUIs | 796 |
| % of total vents that are used by COVID + PUI patients | 25% |
| % of vents in use that are used by COVID + PUI patients | 57% |
| COVID PATIENTS | |
| Total COVID + PUI in Hospitals not in ICU | 3,094 |
| COVID + PUI patients in ICU | 1,189 |
| Total COVID + PUI in Hospital | 4,283 |
| Percent of All Hospital Beds in use that are occupied by COVID+PUI patients | 23% |
4PM FRIDAY, APRIL 10
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 5 Kane Hospitals Have Beds, Ventilators For COVID-19 Surge
Kane County Health Department Executive Director Barb Jeffers said today (Friday, April 10, 2020) that she is satisfied with Kane County hospital officials’ planning and preparation for the COVID-19 pandemic surge.
Kane County Health Department Executive Director Barb Jeffers
Sources including covid19.healthdata.org have projected that the peak day for hospital resources in Illinois will be Saturday, April 11, and the peak day of deaths will be Sunday, April 12.
State officials said today they are not certain where the bell curve will peak and expressed concern about a “flattening” at the top of the curve that could extend the peak time for a period of days.
Jeffers said she talked to officials from all five Kane County hospitals — Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center Aurora, Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital — who said they have adequate ICU beds and ventilators at this time but also have contingency plans for additional beds if needed.
Jeffers said local hospitals still need more test kits and Personal Protective Equipment.
“I am impressed with the planning that I’ve seen across the board,” she said. “We have some difficult times ahead of us, but we are confident in our healthcare leaders, and we can’t thank enough those doctors, nurses and staffers who are out there, every day, on the front lines.
“My most important message to Kane County citizens at this time,” she added, “is simply: ‘Please stay home.’ ”
Health professionals statewide and across the country today expressed concern that more people might venture out or meet with relatives and friends over the Easter weekend.
State officials early this week revealed the numbers of open beds, open ICU beds and respirators available, but those numbers have not been updated since Monday. Scroll down for more information about hospital usages statewide.
Kane County is accepting donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to assist in the COVID-19 response.
Businesses, medical and nursing schools, nail salons, tattoo parlors and residents can donate unused and unopened Personal Protective Equipment in the parking lot of the Kane County Judicial Center located at 37W777 IL-38, St. Charles, IL 60175. The drop-off site is open from noon to 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
2PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
State Updates Info on Hospitalization, Ventilator Capacity
State officials today (Wednesday, April 8, 2020) provided an update on the state’s medical capacity to treat residents impacted by COVID-19.
As of Monday (April 6), 3,680 known COVID-19 patients and suspected COVID-19 patients were hospitalized.
COVID-19 patients in an intensive care unit totaled 1,166, and 821 patients are on a ventilator. Suspected COVID-19 patients are individuals under investigation and assumed to have COVID-19 for the purpose of medical treatment.
The governor and his administration are working with a statewide network of more than 200 hospitals to increase capacity in our existing health systems. As of April 6, Illinois now has 28,139 hospital beds, 2,709 of which are intensive care unit (ICU) beds.
As of April 6, the state has 35 percent of all ICU beds available, 949 of 2,709, and 57.1 percent of ventilators are available, 1,593 of 2,791.
| TOTAL HOSPITAL BEDS USAGE (STATEWIDE) | AS OF APRIL 6 |
| Total hospital beds |
28,139 |
| Open |
11,993 |
| In use by COVID patients |
3,680 |
| In use by non-COVID patients |
12,466 |
| Percent of hospital beds available |
43% |
| TOTAL ICU USAGE (STATEWIDE) | AS OF APRIL 6 |
| Total ICU beds |
2,709 |
| Open |
949 |
| In use by COVID patients |
1,166 |
| In use by non-COVID patients |
594 |
| Percent of ICU beds available |
35% |
| TOTAL VENTILATOR USAGE (STATEWIDE) | AS OF APRIL 6 |
| Total ventilators |
2,791 |
| Open |
1,593 |
| In use by COVID patients |
821 |
| In use by non-COVID patients |
377 |
| Percent of vents available |
57% |
The administration also made public regional data for ICU bed capacity across the state’s 11 regions.
| REGION | TOTAL ICU BEDS | TOTAL ICU BEDS AVAILABLE | TOTAL ICU BEDS IN USE | PERCENT OF ICU BEDS AVAILABLE |
| 1 – Rockford Area | 148 | 102 | 46 | 68.9% |
| 2 – Peoria Area | 229 | 96 | 133 | 41.9% |
| 3 – Springfield Area | 104 | 53 | 51 | 51% |
| 4 – Edwardsville Area | 105 | 35 | 70 | 33.3% |
| 5 – Marion Area | 83 | 63 | 20 | 75.9% |
| 6 – Champaign Area | 136 | 80 | 56 | 58.8% |
| 7 – Southwest Suburbs | 372 | 77 | 295 | 20.7% |
| 8 – West Suburbs | 358 | 100 | 258 | 27.9% |
| 9 – Northwest Suburbs | 250 | 127 | 123 | 50.8% |
| 10 – Northeast Suburbs | 150 | 25 | 125 | 16.7% |
| 11 – City of Chicago | 774 | 191 | 583 | 24.7% |
Using state level procurement, Illinois has placed orders for 3,620 ventilators. The governor and his administration are hard work to place additional orders soon.
Gov. Pritzker also announced that Governor Gavin Newsom and the state of California, will be lending 100 additional ventilators to Illinois. The ventilators are loaned through a state-to-state mutual aid request under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Illinois has also received 450 ventilators from the federal government.
8:50AM MONDAY, APRIL 6
6 Days Until Deaths Peak in Illinois
Illinois Deaths
Illinois Hospital Resource Use
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that the U.S. should be prepared for the “hardest and saddest week” of this pandemic — and that appears to be situation that confronts us here in Kane County and throughout the state of Illinois.
Illinois’ total COVID-19 deaths will near their zenith of 3,629 by May 1, according to projections.
Projections from covid19.healthdata.org indicate the number of COVID-19 deaths will peak in six days — at 206 on April 12.
Hospital resources will be most tested on April 16, according to COVID-19 projections, which assume full social distancing through May 1.
According to the projections, on April 16:
- The number of ventilators needed is 1,575. The range is 702 to 3,884.
- The number of Intensive Care Unit beds needed will exceed the number available. The projected number of ICU beds needed is 1,853 (821-4,553). The projected number of ICU beds available is 1,131.
- The good news is that the total number of beds available is greater than what’s projected to be needed. There are 14,552 beds available and with a projection of 9,255 beds (3,679-23,018) needed.
More good news is that the Illinois bell curve appears to be nearly done by May 1. You can see the graphics for yourself in the screenshots above or by visiting covid19.healthdata.org.
It also appears that Illinois’ death toll will peak earlier than the U.S. as a whole and our hospital resources peak will be just a day later than then U.S. projections.
The death toll is projected to peak nationally on April 16. The hospital resources peak is projected at April 15.
The total deaths in Illinois — again, this is assuming full social distancing — is 3,629 by Aug. 4
Nationally, the death toll by Aug. 4 is projected at 81,766.
4:30 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 3
Illinois offiicials are closely tracking hospitalization data across the state (outlined in the chart below) and is continuing to prepare for a rapid increase in hospitalizations.
As part of this approach, the state is working to stand up multiple additional facilities: the former Advocate Sherman Hospital campus in Elgin, the Metro South Health Center in Blue Island, and Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park.
Today, Gov. JB Pritzker also announced that the state is acquiring Vibra Hospital in Springfield to expand capacity in central Illinois.
If you’re a healthcare worker looking to serve, please sign up at www.illinoishelps.net. For health related questions about COVID-19, call the Illinois Department of Public Health hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov. For all personal protective equipment (PPE) donations, email PPE.donations@illinois.gov.
Note: This is snapshot in time data captured at 10am on April 3, 2020. The numbers will change frequently as the state works to increase capacity and new patients need care:
|
Statewide Hospitalizations |
|
| Total hospital beds |
27,991 |
| Total beds open |
11,502 |
| Total beds used (i.e. hospitalizations) |
16,489 |
| Total ICU beds |
2,683 |
| ICU beds open |
806 |
| ICU beds used |
1,877 |
| COVID-19 patients in ICU |
935 (representing 35% of ICU beds in use) |
| Total vents |
2,543 |
| Vents open |
1,517 |
| Vents used |
1,026 |
| Vents used by COVID-19 patients |
666 |
| Total COVID-19 patients in hospitals
(not ICU) |
2,049 |
| Percent of Hospital Beds Occupied by COVID-19 patients |
18% |
| Total COVID-19 patients in Hospital |
2,984 |
10:30AM THURSDAY, APRIL 2
Illinois Bell Curve Could Peak By April 27
A truly excellent resource to understand the COVID-19 bell curve here indicates that we could see the peak of the pandemic cases and deaths sometime around April 27.
The biggest tax on hospital beds, ventilators and staff would be April 20, according to the Illinois projection posted on covid19.healthdata.org.
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation — an independent population health research center at UW Medicine, part of the University of Washington — has posted a website that shows the bell curves for the U.S. and each state.
The interesting part of the interactive graphics is that you can scroll left to right to see the day-by-day progression of the virus spread.
Those same graphics let you see the numbers of deaths, the numbers of cases, the numbers of Intensive Care Units available, the project number of ICU beds needed and the projected number of ventilators needed.
Obviously, these are projections, but it’s the best resource I’ve found so far to try to gauge what’s happening here in Kane County, the state of Illinois and the U.S.
Nationally, the highest point of the bell curve is April 27, and the peak-use time for hospitals is April 20.
11AM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
How FEMA Determines Where Ventilators Go
This is a separate Kane County Connects post from earlier today. Just click on the image to read the article based on this morning’s alert from the Department of Homeland Security.
9:58AM TUESDAY, MARCH 31
Rush Video Thanks Hospital Workers
“You Are Excellence” is a tribute to the men and women on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic here in Kane County. Take a moment to click on the video and to thank them for their service to the community.
It’s true, of course, to all the works at all six Kane County hospitals. Scroll down for more information.
Former Sherman Hospital Site Will Be Used During Surge
Where To Find Vital Hospital Information
Kane County hospital websites have vital information for you and your family during the COVID-19 emergency.
Perhaps what’s most important is to know when and if you should visit a local hospital, which may be handling many serious or life-threatening cases related to the coronavirus. It is imperative that doctors treat those patients who most need help.
If you are feeling unwell, health officials recommend notifying your doctor before coming in. They will then be prepared to address your symptoms and concerns.
Advocate Health has a COVID-19 Symptom Checker and Rush Copley offers a Covid-19 Self Assessment.
As always, If you require emergency medical attention, please call 911 to access your local emergency services. Be prepared to let the operator know your full name, exact location, condition and symptoms.
AURORA
Rush Copley Medical Center
- Website: Rush Copley Medical Center
- COVID-19 Web Page: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Self Assessment Test: Start Your Covid-19 Self Assessment
- Appointments / Visitor Restrictions: Rush University Medical Center has new restrictions regarding visitors and is adjusting non-urgent scheduled appointments, elective procedures and surgeries, beginning Wednesday, March 18. Learn more.
- Latest Update and FAQs: For information about coronavirus, see the latest updates and our FAQs.
AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center
- Website: AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center Aurora
- COVID-19 Web Page: Update on Covid-19
- Self Assessment Test: n/a
- Appointments / Visitor Restrictions: AMITA Health Visitor Restrictions
- Latest Update and FAQs: What We Know
ELGIN
Advocate Sherman Hospital
- Website: Advocate Sherman Hospital
- COVID-19 Web Page: Advocate Health Care
- Self Assessment Test: Fast Check For Symptoms
- Appointments / Visitor Restrictions: No-Visitor Policy
- Latest Update and FAQs: Advocate Health Care Facebook Page
AMITA Health St. Joseph Hospital
- Website: AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin
- COVID-19 Web Page: Update on Covid-19
- Self Assessment Test: n/a
- Appointments / Visitor Restrictions: AMITA Health Visitor Restrictions
- Latest Update and FAQs: What We Know
GENEVA
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
- Website: Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
- COVID-19 Web Page: COVID-19 Overview
- Assessment Test: Immediate Care Evaluation Updates
- Appointments / Visitor Restrictions: New Visitor Restrictions
- Latest Update and FAQs: Your Questions Answered
HUNTLEY
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital
- Website: Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital
- COVID-19 Web Page: COVID-19 Overview
- Assessment Test: Immediate Care Evaluation Updates
- Appointments / Visitor Restrictions: New Visitor Restrictions
- Latest Update and FAQs: Your Questions Answered
SOURCE: Hospital websites
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