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As Respiratory Virus Season Begins, IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Protect Themselves from Seasonal Illnesses
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that along with fall, October brings the start of the traditional respiratory virus season. The department is urging Illinoisans… Read more
This season, vaccination is our best defense against serious illness from COVID-19
As we settle into the fall season amid the changing leaves and football games, an unwelcome visitor persists in our community: COVID-19. While infection rates remain relatively low in Chicago,… Read more
La Campaña de Concientización del Condado de Cook ‘La Sífilis se Detiene Conmigo’ Busca Educar a las Mujeres en Edad Fértil para Prevenir la Sífilis en los Recién Nacidos
El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Cook (CCDPH) lanzó la campaña “La Sífiles se Detiene Conmigo” para armar a las mujeres en edad fértil con el conocimiento de… Read more
IDOI Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $8.5M
The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces that its Life Policy Locator helped return to consumers more than $8.5 million in lost or unclaimed life insurance policies and annuities this… Read more
IDPH Report Shows Drop in Infant Mortality Rate as State of Illinois Makes Push to Improve Infant Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released a new report on infant mortality that shows the statewide rate decreased to 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2021, the… Read more
IDPH Suicide Prevention Grant Boosts Mental Health Offerings for Students
A suicide prevention grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is paying for an expansion of mental health services that will make it easier for high school students… Read more
Answering Breast Cancer Related Questions
By: Ashmar Mandou October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and although there is ample information out there, questions still arise over whether to go for routine mammograms or go for… Read more
IDOI Ayuda a los Consumidores de Seguros de Vida de Illinois a Recaudar más de $8,5 Millones
El Departamento de Seguros de Illinois (IDOI) anuncia que su Localizador de Pólizas de Seguro de Vida ayudó a regresar a los consumidores más de $8.5 millones en pólizas de… Read more
Informes de IDPH Muestran una Caída en la Tasa de Mortalidad Infantil a Medida que el Estado de Illinois Lucha por Mejorar la Salud Infantil
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois (IDPH) publicó un nuevo reporte sobre mortalidad infantil que muestra que la tasa estatal disminuyó a 5.6 muertes por 1,000 nacimientos vivos en… Read more
El Subsidio para la Prevención del Suicidio de IDPH Aumenta las Ofertas de Salud Mental para los Estudiantes
Un subsidio para la prevención del suicidio, del Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois (IDPH) paga por la ampliación de servicios de salud mental lo que hará más fácil a… Read more
