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
At 2024 NACO Annual Conference, Commissioner Donna Miller gets approval on Social Media Safety Policy Resolution (Cook County, IL) – July 15th, Cook County...
The United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the developed world, and in Illinois our rates mirror the national average. #maternalmortality
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
“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
Through the Community Development Block Grant Program, Commissioner Miller secured a total of just under $2 million for the Sixth District... #cookcounty
The bill, which already has bipartisan support in Congress and the backing of numerous medical associations and advocacy groups, is championed by Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac crisis during an NFL game in January. #AEDS
The report found that overall, cardiovascular disease-related deaths occur more frequently in CCDPH’s South jurisdiction, which has a substantial Black population, compared to the Southwest jurisdiction, whose population is predominantly white.