Young Sickle Cell Patients Gain Alternative Treatment to Blood Transfusions
Daily medication reduces stroke risk and avoids side effects of transfusions; called "major advancement" Dr. Russell Ware, MD PhD, director...
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Illinois Recognized for Outstanding Suicide Prevention Efforts
Illinois Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Receives Top Awards at National Leadership Conference Chicago, IL - The American...
AARP Encouraged by Newly Announced Health Care Delivery and Payment Reforms
AARPÂ CEOÂ Jo Ann Jenkins highlights "...he real possibility of staying healthier and reducing costs, while also strengthening Medicare." WASHINGTON,...
One Confirmed Case of Measles in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav Shah confirmed one case of measles in Illinois. A...
Illinois Department of Public Health Publishes Scientific Health Articles
Inaugural Illinois Morbidity and Mortality Bulletin SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released the inaugural issue...
Make 2015 the Year for Quality, Affordable Health Insurance: Vice President Biden
WASHINGTON, DC -- In this week’s address, Vice President Joe Biden wished Americans a Happy New Year, and asked that...
Health Club Complaints Climb for Second Straight Year Reports the Better Business Bureau
CHICAGO, IL - December 30, 2014- Every year the number one resolution made by individuals is to get in shape....
Illinois Department of Public Health Statement on Negative Ebola Test Results
CHICAGO – Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck announced negative Ebola test results. “The Illinois Department...
Law Protecting the Rights of Pregnant Women in Illinois Takes Effect January 1st
CHICAGO, IL -Â With 2015 quickly approaching, Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) Director Rocco Claps is reminding employers that...
Statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health and Chicago Ebola Resource Network
CHICAGO, IL – The following is a joint statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Chicago Department...
