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State of Illinois Launches Coalition in Effort to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis in Illinois
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) launched a new effort on Tuesday to eliminate viral hepatitis in Illinois. The Illinois Hepatitis Coalition held its inaugural meeting, bringing together key stakeholders… Read more
DPI Receives $2.36M Disease-Control Contract from CDPH
The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI), part of the University of Illinois System, announced that it is expanding its wastewater surveillance in Chicago beyond the virus that causes COVID-19 under a… Read more
State of Illinois Announces Recommendations from Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative
Governor JB Pritzker joined local, state, and community leaders to release a new report from the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, which will redesign the delivery of behavioral health services… Read more
USACE Chicago District Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Algoma Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District (Corps) is releasing for public comment a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act for a proposed breakwater repair… Read more
El estado de Illinois lanza una coalición en un esfuerzo por eliminar la hepatitis viral en Illinois
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois (IDPH) lanzó un nuevo esfuerzo el martes para eliminar la hepatitis viral en Illinois. La Coalición contra la Hepatitis de Illinois celebró su… Read more
El DPI recibe un contrato de control de enfermedades de $2,36 millones del CDPH
Discovery Partners Institute (DPI), parte del Sistema de la Universidad de Illinois, anunció que está ampliando su vigilancia de aguas residuales en Chicago más allá del virus que causa COVID-19… Read more
El Estado de Illinois Anuncia Recomendaciones de la Iniciativa de Transformación de la Salud del Comportamiento Infantil
El Gobernador JB Pritzker se unió a líderes locales, estatales y comunitarios para publicar un nuevo reporte de la Iniciativa de Transformación de la Salud del Comportamiento Infantil, que rediseñará… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Removing Barriers to Access for Legal Gender Change Process
Governor JB Pritzker signed HB0009 into law, authorizing an easier process for individuals seeking to change the gender listed on their birth certificate. Previously, amending a birth certificate’s gender marker… Read more
Did You Know that What You Eat Can Give You Beautiful Healthy Skin?
Courtesy of FoodTrients Edited by Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper Many of us spend hundreds of dollars each year on skincare products. Products that say they will make us look younger, provide… Read more
Commissioner Miller, Heart Health Experts Highlight Importance of CPR/AED Training During American Heart Month
This week, 6th District Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller was joined by Derrick Cabrera of the American Heart Association, Michael K. Lall, President and COO of AED Professionals, and 9th… Read more
