January Is Cervical Health Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD, IL – This January, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is observing Cervical Health Awareness Month to highlight...
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Stay Healthy For The Holidays – It’s Not Too Late To Vaccinate
National Influenza Vaccination Week – December 6-12, 2015 SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)...
Author and Healthy Foods Advocate Designated American Diabetes Association Ambassador
Texas-based lecturer and meal consultant says wellness can come naturally Nationwide (BlackNews.com) - Author Debra Peek-Haynes, a long-time holistic health...
NAACP Encourages Americans to Obtain Health Insurance as Third Open Enrollment Under the ACA Starts
BALTIMORE, MD - The NAACP is encouraging individuals and families who have not previously obtained health insurance to obtain insurance...
Edna Kane-Williams Takes on New Role as Senior Vice President of Multicultural Leadership at AARP
WASHINGTON, DC- AARP announced that Edna Kane-Williams has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President for Multicultural...
Illinois Department of Insurance Announces Additional Competitors and More Consumer Options for Year Three of Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment November 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016 With more carriers and more plans, residents are encouraged to compare...
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 25-31, 2015
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor Bruce Rauner has issued a proclamation declaring that Illinois will observe National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention...
Get Covered Illinois and IDPH Announce 10 Organizations Selected for Federal Grants in Year 3 of Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program
Local Agencies Tapped to Assist Consumers Explore Health Care Options During Third Open Enrollment Period CHICAGO, IL – Get...
Brown/Byrd Foundation Annual Reminder – September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – When Kevin Byrd and Blossom Brown were asked about the ultimate...
Illinois Department Of Public Health Completes Maternal-Child Health Assessment
 Analysis Indicates Need For Expanded Mental Health Services SPRINGFIELD, IL - Every five years the Illinois Department of Public Health...
