Health

The state’s inaction on delta-8 is an insult to the thousands of dollars and years of work that some business operators have put into trying to get their businesses off the ground. #delta8

Sponsored by State Sen. Michael Hastings, SB3538, ensures first responders – including police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel... #mentalhealth

Life with a blind spot in the central part of your vision means no more recognizing the faces of loved ones, no more reading, no more driving, and no more using computers. #eclipse

Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon, whose 5th district covers parts of Chicago's far South Side and south suburbs, is partnering with Ujimaa Medics to help save lives. #trauma #firstaid

This year, the foundation saw its students receive the highest number of acceptances from the nation's top 10 medical schools since the program started. #unsungheroine

Receiving doula support during birth is associated with a reduction in c-sections, premature deliveries and stress and anxiety, as well as a shorter labor. #doula

The White House Challenge centers around five Pillars:... #frankfort

Since its inception over 50 years ago, the MBDA has opened its programs to small disadvantaged businesses across the board without regard to race or gender. #USBC

“Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Illinois, and Cook County in particular has the highest incidence of death due to heart disease in the country." #heartdisease #hearthealth

This funding will focus on improving maternal health outcomes and reducing disparities for Black women though investments in community-based providers, expansion of the home visiting program, a child tax credit, and a free diaper pilot program. #maternalhealth