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Skyline Orthopedics Highlights Role of Orthobiologics in Joint and Sports Injury Care

At Skyline Orthopedics, orthobiologics are generally incorporated into a comprehensive treatment plan alongside physical rehabilitation, or in some cases, as a complementary measure to procedures like arthroscopic surgery. #orthopedics #sportsmedicine

Cook County Unveils $9.69 Billion Budget, Absorbs $550M Deficit Without Tax Hikes

County officials attributed the balanced proposal to 15 years of fiscal discipline, which allowed local government to absorb severe external financial shocks, including federal funding rollbacks and court-ordered revenue freezes. #cookcounty

Howard Brown Health Marks National PrEP Day With Call for Comprehensive HIV Prevention and Healthcare

For Howard Brown Health, this year's observance is also an opportunity to remind Chicago residents that healthcare should not be limited to addressing one condition or concern at a time. #hiv #aids #prep

Chicago-Based BigHeart Health Launches Campaign Urging Women to Put Their Health First

The campaign is being led by BigHeart Health CEO Cheryle Jackson, a breast cancer survivor who says her own experience influenced her approach to healthcare and the importance of women making their health a priority. #HerHealthCantWait

Illinois Health Officials Urge Residents to Check Measles Vaccination Status as Cases Rise

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Measles is among the most contagious infectious diseases and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be transmitted through direct contact with respiratory secretions from an infected individual. #measles #vaccine

Pharma companies seek to block state expansion of discount drug program

“Since 2020, changes in how the program operates have created significant challenges for providers across Illinois. Federally qualified health centers in Illinois have lost at least $60 million because of restrictions,” Moeller said. #centerssquare #pharma

Howard Brown Health Names Melba Ansah as Chief Operating Officer

Her background includes expanding patient access, improving clinical operations and developing workforce structures designed to strengthen healthcare delivery. #health #meldaansah #howardbrown

Parental rights concerns raised after Illinois expands minors’ access to birth control

Supporters say the law expands access to reproductive health care for teens, while opponents argue parents should be involved in those decisions. #parentalrights #brithcontrol #centersquare

Salad greens scrutinized as cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads

Salad greens scrutinized as cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads (via Capitol News Illinois) - As state and federal officials work to identify the source of the...

State Rep. McLaughlin Urges 52nd District Communities to Register for PFAS Settlement Program Before July 15 Deadline

McLaughlin said local governments should take advantage of the opportunity to review the program and determine whether they are eligible to file claims.

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