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IDPH: West Nile Virus Specimens Confirmed in 17 Illinois Counties As Mosquito Control Awareness Week Marks Start of Summer 2025

Silence DoGood -
No human cases of WNV have been reported in Illinois so far this year, but in 2024, there were 69 confirmed human cases of WNV including 13 deaths, the highest number since 17 WNV-related human deaths were recorded in 2018. #mosquitos
Chicago

Howard Brown Health Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Health Equity

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Now serving over 40,000 patients a year across Chicago, Howard Brown Health enters its 50th year as both a legacy institution and a forward-facing health leader. #anniversary
Health

Howard Brown Health Launching New Sexual Care Screening Site at Chicago Public Library – South Shore Branch

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Located in a neighborhood with some of Chicago’s highest rates of HIV diagnoses and diabetes, the South Shore site expands access to early detection and affirming care in a trusted community setting. #medical
Health

Amid uncertainty in Washington, Illinois lawmakers pass slimmed-down Medicaid package

Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois -
Known as the Medicaid omnibus bill, it sometimes includes bold components, like a 2021 initiative that made millions of dollars available to local communities to help them plan and design their own health care delivery systems. #medicaid
Health

IL Freedom Caucus: Devaluing of Human Life Continues in Springfield

Silence DoGood -
Our doctors take an oath to heal, to save lives and not to end them. This isn't health care. This is a profound betrayal. #humanlife
Health

Terminally Ill Illinoisians, Advocates Praise House for Passing End-of-Life Options Act

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“We are very excited and we look forward to working with the legislators in the Senate to pass this important bill and deliver it to Governor Pritzker’s desk for his signature.” #act
Health

Illinois General Assembly passes bills aimed at helping mothers

Jade Aubrey | Capitol News Illinois -
The bill only applies to certified nurse midwives, who must be a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or APRN, and have at least a graduate degree in midwifery. #mothers
Health

Better Medicare Alliance Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline Prior Authorization for Seniors

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"The changes put forth in this legislation are long overdue and will help ensure seniors can get the care they need without delay,” said Mary Beth Donahue, President and CEO of Better Medicare Alliance. #seniors
Business

Op-Ed: The MFN Rule Threatens Our Communities, Our Pharmacies, and Our Health Equity

Dr. Cornel Darden Jr. -
Instead, we call for thoughtful, equitable solutions that support—not sacrifice—the pillars of health and economic well-being in underserved communities. #MFN
Community

Meyers-Martin Speaks to Bernie Mac Sarcoidosis Foundation, Highlights Efforts to Promote Treatment of Deadly Condition

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“Sarcoidosis is a serious illness that disproportionately affects the Black community and can lead to life-changing, or even deadly, complications,” Meyers-Martin said. #treatment
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