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Gov. Pritzker Signs Healthcare Bills Lowering Prescription Drugs
Governor JB Pritzker joined Attorney General Kwame Raoul, healthcare advocates, independent pharmacists, and legislators to sign into law the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (HB 1697) and the Healthcare Protection Expansion… Read more
Cicero Men’s Health Event Empowers Community Through Wellness and Awareness
Men from across Cicero gathered at the Cicero Community Center this week for a special event focused on one essential mission: encouraging men to take charge of their health. The… Read more
LeadCare Cook County Celebrates 200 Lead Service Lines Replaced at Child Care Facilities Across Suburban Cook County
LeadCare Cook County recently reached a major public health milestone with the replacement of its 200th lead service line at a child care facility in suburban Cook County. Administered by Elevate in partnership… Read more
Evento de Salud Masculina de Cicero Empodera a la Comunidad a Través del Bienestar y la Concientización
Hombres de todo Cicero se reunieron en el Centro Comunitario de Cicero esta semana para un evento enfocado en una misión esencial: Animar a los hombres a ocuparse de su… Read more
Chicago Board of Education Approves Resolution Launching Healthy Green Schools Pilot Program
During its June meeting, the Chicago Board of Education (Board) unanimously approved a resolution to launch a Healthy Green Schools Pilot Program that aims to invest in clean energy and… Read more
ISBE, Lurie Children’s Launch New Initiative to Strengthen Student Mental Health
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Center for Childhood Resilience at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago announced the statewide rollout of Resilience-Supportive Schools Illinois (RSSI) —… Read more
Fourth of July Fireworks Safety Tips from the Experts Who Treat Facial Trauma
Independence Day is just around the corner, and for many that means barbecues, family gatherings, and fireworks. While fireworks are festive and fun, they also pose serious safety risks. According… Read more
CDPH Responds to Extreme Heat in Chicago
CDPH reviews the impact of high temperatures on different populations and neighborhoods and analyzes heat-related emergency room visits occurring in the summer months. This report highlights that some population groups… Read more
New Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Launches
New Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Launches Governor JB Pritzker announced that the newly formed Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) has officially begun operations. Housed in the… Read more
Consejos de Seguridad de los Expertos que Tratan Traumatismos Faciales para los Fuegos Artificiales del 4 de Julio
El Día de la Independencia está a la vuelta de la esquina y para muchos significa parrilladas, reuniones familiares y fuegos artificiales. Aunque los fuegos artificiales son festivos y divertidos… Read more
