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IDPH Updates School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard with Data From 2024-25 School Year

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“Providing Illinois residents with access to real-time data to guide their medical decision-making is a critical IDPH priority,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.  #vaccinations
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Chronic wasting disease detected in four additional Illinois counties

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CWD is an always-fatal neurological disease that affects the long-term health of white-tailed deer in Illinois. #disease
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Governor Pritzker Announces $25 Million Investment in Epic Medical

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“Illinois is one of the best places in the world for manufacturing companies to operate, and we are thrilled to welcome Epic Medical to Pekin,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #medical
Health

Trump Administration Slashes Pledged Funding that Would Protect Illinoisans from Infectious Disease Outbreaks

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The termination pulls back $125 million in funding for IDPH and 97 local public health departments, which had been allocated by IDPH for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Disease (ELC) program and other uses. #funding
Chicago

Trump DOJ Dismisses EMTALA Lawsuit, Leaves Pregnant Patients to Die

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By ending this case, the Trump administration is signaling it will not uphold the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a nearly 40-year-old law protecting pregnant patients’ rights to life-saving abortion care. #abortion
Chicago

Chicago Teachers Union Kicks Off Black History Month with Blood Drive & Panel on Sickle Cell Disease and Mental Health

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his year’s blood drive and panel discussion will focus on sickle cell disease—an illness that disproportionately affects Black Americans—and the crucial role African American blood donors play in saving lives. #health
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Rep. Sheehan Introduces Resolution Declaring May 2025 as Law Enforcement Mental Health Awareness Month

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“Unique pressures and emotional tolls come with the badge and leave far too many officers feeling alone or hopeless. Our legislature must do everything it can to protect those who protect our communities. This resolution is one small step in doing that.” #lawenforcement
Health

IDOI Announces Upcoming January 15th Open Enrollment Deadline for the Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace

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"There is still time to access free enrollment assistance and to sign up for a quality, affordable plan that has the protections provided by the Affordable Care Act, such as covering pre-existing conditions and offering free preventative and wellness services.” #insurance
Health

IDPH Approves New Conditions for Treatment with Medical Cannabis

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The Director considers available scientific analysis and medical literature to determine whether medical cannabis would be an appropriate treatment for each condition. #health
Chicago

IDPH Offers Recommendations for Avoiding Respiratory Viruses as Seasonal Illnesses Increase

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IDPH’s Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard indicates that emergency department (ED) visits for Acute Respiratory Illness topped 21% in the week ending December 28, up from 17% the previous week. #health
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