Health

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young adults ages 15-34 in Illinois and fourth leading cause of death for those ages 35-44. Overall, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the state.

He is a cross-disciplinary leader in state and national health policy formulation, and his recent focus has been on improving health outcomes in Central and Southern Illinois.

This award is being presented to CPS for its leadership in establishing the Healthy CPS program, which aligns with the District's core value to serve the whole child so students are healthy, safe, engaged and academically challenged.

MNK violated the Federal False Claims Act, which resulted in the submission of false claims to Illinois’ Medicaid program

“Underserved communities depend on Community Health Centers for affordable, accessible care..." iphca

"This clinic will allow us to provide a more accessible epilepsy program in the South Region..." #northwesternmedicine

"We need a mental healthcare workforce that is robust enough to get people help when they need it—not after months on a waiting list," said Governor JB Pritzker. #mentalhealth

“By empowering individuals to take control of their own heart health, we can improve outcomes throughout the county and create a healthier community." #CPRAwareness

“In order to help people struggling with addiction, we need to keep them alive,” said Joyce. #senatorjoyce

The team found the initial vaccine rollout did not give priority to some underserved communities, pointing toward disparities in vaccine coverage. #covid