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For Howard Brown Health, this year's observance is also an opportunity to remind Chicago residents that healthcare should not be limited to addressing one condition or concern at a time. #hiv #aids #prep

Measles is among the most contagious infectious diseases and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be transmitted through direct contact with respiratory secretions from an infected individual. #measles #vaccine

Medical school graduates can begin applying for the family medicine residency through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) on Sept. 2. The internal medicine program is expected to begin accepting ERAS applications in late September.#uchicago #residency #health

Under the program, savings can be reinvested into patient services, workforce development, expanded access to care and other programs addressing health disparities. #pritzker #health #drugpricing

The Democratic Party of Illinois collaborated with The Doula Lab and Nurture Birth & Health, two Black women-led organizations in the Metro East region that work to support families and reduce maternal and infant health inequities. #democraticparty #health

The institute represents the culmination of Dr. Cloud’s personal and professional journey, shaped by both the loss of her father to dementia and her own decades-long battle with Lupus. #beverly #medical #chicago

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Officials said the increase was driven largely by rising uncompensated care costs, including Medicare and Medicaid losses, unrecoverable patient debt, and the first full year of operations for UChicago Medicine Crown Point in Northwest Indiana. #investment #uchicago #benefits

State officials say the results reflect ongoing efforts to expand vaccine access and provide consistent, science-based guidance to families. #vaccinations #schools

Educators made it clear that vaping is now impacting younger students in middle and even elementary settings, raising serious concerns about early exposure and long-term consequences.