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Several Chicago-area suburbs have been labeled "high-risk" for lead poisoning in children, health officials said Thursday.
And newer challenges, such as cyberattacks and changing health care policy under an incoming Donald Trump presidency, present new potential threats. Here’s a look at the top four challenges ...
Many Illinois ZIP codes have been added to a state health department list that requires children be tested for lead exposure. The Illinois Department of Public Health added 180 ZIP codes across 47 ...
FOX 32 Chicago. Illinois allocating funds from cannabis taxes, opioid settlements to address mental health challenges. Posted: October 29, 2024 | Last updated: January 16, 2025 ...
Mental health advocates set aside July to call attention to the shortage of resources and support in minority and underserved ...
Illinois is bolstering its public health infrastructure to meet future challenges. ... explains Dr. Sameer Vohra, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Global. Population Health. By ...
Illinois Gov. Jay Pritzker has signed a bill that will establish a broad new framework for pharmacy benefit manager ...
CHICAGO — Brian Duncan, an Ogle County farmer, has led the charge for the last two years in trying to find an affordable health care option for Illinois Farmer Bureau members. At the annual ...
Springfield (Ill.) Clinic, an independent, multi-specialty physician group, is laying off workers amid financial challenges, Chief Brand and Advocacy Officer Zach Kerker confirmed in a statement ...
The Illinois Department of Public Health said the grant — which would allow investment in technology to track the spread of diseases, surveil wastewater and strengthen local health departments ...
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced March 26 that HHS was pulling back $477 million in grant funding that previously had been approved for Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois is allocating funds from cannabis taxes and opioid settlements to address mental health challenges across the state. State lawmakers are targeting this specialized ...