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Mayor Johnson Signs Executive Order to Establish Transfemicide Working Group
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed Executive Order 2024-2, establishing a Transfemicide Working Group to develop comprehensive strategies addressing violence against transgender women in our city. This Working Group represents a vital… Read more
New Law Expands Reproductive Rights
An expansion on an Illinois law takes effect January 1st that prohibits discrimination based on a person’s reproductive health decisions, including fertility care and abortion. Illinois continues to lead nationally… Read more
Pritzker Administration Announces New Medicaid Coverage for Certified Doula and Lactation Consultant Services
New perinatal doula and lactation consultant services are now available to pregnant and postpartum individuals who are enrolled in the Illinois Medicaid program, further expanding maternal and child health coverage,… Read more
First Victim Advocates Training Graduation
The City of Chicago, through CDPH and the Mayor’s Office for Community Safety, proudly announced the graduation of the first cohort from its Victim Advocates training pilot program on Friday,… Read more
El Alcalde Johnson Firma una Orden Ejecutiva para Establecer un Grupo de Trabajo sobre Transfeminicidio
El Alcalde Brandon Johnson firmó la Orden Ejecutiva 2024-2, estableciendo un Grupo de Trabajo sobre Transfemicidio para desarrollar estrategias integrales que aborden la violencia contra las mujeres transgénero en nuestra… Read more
Nueva Ley Amplía los Derechos Reproductivos
La ampliación en una ley de Illinois entra en efecto el 1º de enero y prohibe la discriminación basada en decisiones de salud reproductiva de la persona, incluyendo atención de… Read more
Primera Graduación del Entrenamiento de Defensores de Víctimas
La Ciudad de Chicago, a través de la Oficina del Alcalde para Seguridad Comunitaria, orgullosamente anunció la primera cohorte de su programa piloto de entrenamiento Defensores de Víctimas, el viernes,… Read more
Stay Warm During the Frosty Months
Chicago is feeling the winter chill this December. CDPH urges all Chicagoans to keep yourself safe and warm throughout these frosty months. Here are some tips for precautions to take… Read more
Rep. Kelly Introduces Bill to Protect Hospitals from Cyberattacks
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced legislation that would improve cybersecurity standards for hospitals. The Healthcare Cybersecurity Improvement Act (H.R. 10455) was introduced in the wake of increased ransomware attacks on… Read more
Cook County Health Offering Free Walk-In
CCDPH is offering a series of free walk-in COVID and flu vaccination clinics in the north, west and south suburbs, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Clinics will be held… Read more
