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This ceremony featured a Power Panel of women leaders who discussed their work, goals, and policies they advocate for with state, county, and municipal leadership. #womenshistorymonth

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

A three term incumbent on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, this is Commissioner Spyropoulos' first time running for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk. The office is one of the largest unified court systems in the United States. #cookcountyclerk #election

According to Commissioner Gordon, the southern Cook County area saw an 82% increase in opioid overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to previous years. #opioid

Dr. Amuh has more than 30 years of experience as a practicing OB/GYN and brings her passions for health equity and medicine together at The Puddle Project. #unsungheroine

O'Neill Burke launched two new ads to highlight her plan to create a first-ever Choice Protection Unit... #cookcountystatesattorney

Clayton Harris was the Chair and President of the 'Coalition for Independent Work' campaign, where he led efforts to ensure workers were not treated as employees so they could be paid less than the minimum wage with no benefits. #cookcountystatesattorney

The coalition made it clear that Mariyana Spyropoulos is the right candidate to lead this office into a new era of accountability, transparency, and partnership with the community and away from its troubled history under current leadership. #elections

“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