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MFN Undercuts Innovation and Doesn’t Serve Illinois Patients

The “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) pricing model would tie U.S. drug prices to those in foreign countries with different healthcare systems. #healthcare

Cook County Health Awards $2 Million to Fund Abortion Care

This amendment aimed to ensure equitable access to reproductive health services, particularly in light of attacks on abortion rights at the federal and state level across the country. #abortion

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Threatens Behavioral Health Care for 134,000 Illinoisans

“We are urging every member of Illinois’ congressional delegation—Republican or Democrat—to stand up for their constituents and reject any legislation that dismantles access to behavioral health care. #healthcare

IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Steer Clear of Seasonal Summer Hazards And Celebrate July 4th 2025 Safely

“As we celebrate America’s birthday with family, friends, food and fireworks, I encourage my fellow Illinoisans to do a little advance planning to make the 4th of July weekend as healthy and as safe as possible." #safety

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

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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

Howard Brown Health Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Health Equity

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

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

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

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

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

IL Freedom Caucus: Devaluing of Human Life Continues in Springfield

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

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

“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

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