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Cook County Honors World-Renowned Trauma Center, Nation’s First, on its 50th Anniversary
Pioneers, angels, lifelong friends — just a few of the words used by grateful patients and Cook County leaders to describe the 50-year legacy of the Cook County Trauma Unit…. Read more
City Health Department to Spray Insecticide Wednesday to Reduce Threat of Mosquitoes
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is continuing its efforts against West Nile virus. Based on results from its citywide mosquito surveillance program, CDPH has determined the need to… Read more
Task Force Places Spotlight on Heroin Crisis
Last week, in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, the West Side Heroin Task Force (WSHTF), spearheaded by Representative La Shawn K. Ford, (8th), Loretto Hospital, and the Illinois Consortium… Read more
Illinois Department on Aging recognizes Healthy Aging Month
The fast-growing older adult population in Illinois and throughout the nation shines an even brighter light on the importance of healthy living and healthy aging. The Illinois Department on Aging… Read more
Duckworth’s Bipartisan Bill Would Ensure Veterans Receive Same Preventive Health Benefits as All Insured Americans
By: Ashmar Mandou Congresswoman and combat Veteran Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) proposed legislation to stop forcing Veterans to pay out-of-pocket for essential preventive care by bringing the preventive benefits provided to… Read more
El Departamento de Salud de la Ciudad Roció Insecticida el Miércoles para Reducir la Amenaza de Mosquitos
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago (CDPH) continúa sus esfuerzos contra el virus del Nilo. En base a resultados de su programa de vigilancia de mosquitos de la ciudad,… Read more
Grupo Especial Enfocado en la Crisis de Heroína
La semana pasada, en honor al Día Internacional de Concientización de la Sobredosis, El grupo West Side Heroin Tssk Force (WSHTF) encabezado por la Representante La Shwan K. Ford (8º)… Read more
El Departamento de Geriatría de Illinois Reconoce el Mes de una Vejez Sana
La población de adultos mayores, de rápido crecimiento en Illinois y en toda la nación, enfoca la importancia de una vida sana y una vejez sana. Illinois Department on Aging… Read more
El Proyecto Bipartisano de Duckworth Garantizaría que los Veteranos Reciben los Mismos Beneficios de Salud Preventiva que todos los Estadounidenses Asegurados
Por: Ashmar Mandou La Congresista y combatiente Veterana Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) propuso una legislación para evitar que se force a los Veteranos a pagar por cuidado preventivo esencial, alineando los… Read more
Vaccination Misconceptions are Dangerous and Deadly
An alarming survey by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) finds an increasing number of physicians are encountering parents who refuse to vaccinate their children. The most common reason cited… Read more
