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Howard Brown Health Announces New CEO
Howard Brown Health, the Midwest’s leading health center dedicated to inclusive care, announced the appointment of Dr. Travis Gayles, MD, PhD as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Gayles brings… Read more
Free Flu and COVID Vaccination Clinics Extended for Cook County Residents
In an effort to tackle very high flu activity and low vaccination rates in suburban Cook County, Cook County Department of Public Health, Cook County Health and CountyCare are expanding… Read more
IDPH Advises Public to be Vigilant as Flu Cases and Respiratory Virus Levels Tick Up
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that after a one-week dip, the state’s overall respiratory illness level has ticked up again from Moderate to High, driven by a… Read more
IDPH Awards $4.5M in Grants to Support Birth Equity Efforts Across Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it has awarded $4.5 million to 12 groups across the state funded through Governor JB Pritzker’s 2024 Birth Equity Initiative. The grants,… Read more
Se Extienden las Clínicas Gratuitas de Vacunación Contra la Gripe y el COVID-19 Para los Residentes del Condado de Cook
En un esfuerzo por atender la actividad tan alta de la gripe y las bajas tasas de vacunación en los suburbios del condado de Cook, el Departamento de Salud Pública… Read more
IDPH Otorga $4,5 Millones en Subsidios para Apoyar Esfuerzos por la Equidad en la Natalidad en Illinois
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois (IDPH) anunció haber otorgado $45.5 millones a 12 grupos en el estado, patrocinados a través de la Iniciativa 2024 Equidad en la Natalidad… Read more
Chicago Abortion Fund Statement on Planned Parenthood of Illinois Health Center Closures
On the 52nd Anniversary of Roe v Wade, Planned Parenthood of Illinois announced that they made the decision to close four health centers; Ottawa, Decatur, and Bloomington in Central Illinois… Read more
Cervantes Bill Aims to Improve Health Care Access in Illinois
To ensure more skilled health care professionals can practice in Illinois, State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes introduced legislation to better support the state’s physician assistant workforce and improve access to… Read more
Aetna Better Health Kicking Off New Year with Expanded Offerings
Aetna Better Health® of Illinois is kicking off the new year with expanded offerings to help members and their families prioritize health and wellness in 2025. Aetna’s value-added benefits are… Read more
Declaración del Fondo de Aborto de Chicago Sobre el Cierre de los Centros de Salud de Paternidad Planeada de Illinois
En el 52º aniversario de Row v Wade, Planned Parenthood of Illinois, anunció que tomaron la decisión de cerrar cuatro centros de salud; Otawa, Deacatur y Bloomington en Central Illinois… Read more
