AARP Opposes Special Interest Health Care Bill
Legislation would weaken Medicare, hike insurance premiums on those who can least afford it, and give tax breaks to big...
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E. Coli Outbreak Spurs I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter Recall
Company voluntary recalls products SPRINGFIELD, IL – The I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter Company, headquartered in Illinois, is voluntarily recalling...
State Rep. Stratton Opposes Proposal to Diminish Health Benefits for 40,000 Seniors
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, is opposing a new Rauner Administration proposal that will reduce...
67k Petition Signatures to Be Delivered Asking ACGME to Reject Dangerous 28-Hour Shifts for New Doctors
Today, Care2, Public Citizen, the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), and Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR/SEIU Healthcare) will deliver...
FDA Approves Plastic Surgery Breakthrough For People Of Color
Finally… A Face Lift Alternative For People Of Color! Plastic surgery among minorities is skyrocketing 10% per year. Surveys...
Rep. Slaughter Asks Residents to Recognize American Heart Month, Review Personal Health
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is urging residents to recognize American Heart Month in February by...
AARP Outlines Priorities to President-elect Trump
Includes Protection of Social Security, Medicare Benefits, Access to Affordable Health Care, Prescription Costs WASHINGTON, DC - In a letter...
It’s Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot
Influenza cases increasing in Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL – Influenza activity is increasing nationwide and in Illinois. Many counties throughout the...
Illinois Department of Public Health Reports Six Cases Of Viral Illness Linked To Ratteries
General public at low risk of infection SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting...
A Pathway to Licensure: Changes to Law for Health Care Workers with Criminal Convictions
Advances Gov. Rauner, Legislative efforts to remove unnecessary barriers to licensure SPRINGFIELD, IL - Effective January 2017, previously barred health...
