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"The changes put forth in this legislation are long overdue and will help ensure seniors can get the care they need without delay,” said Mary Beth Donahue, President and CEO of Better Medicare Alliance. #seniors

Each year, students, school families, colleagues, and CPS staff submit nominations for the nurses they feel have gone above and beyond in their care of students. #nurses

“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

CWD is an always-fatal neurological disease that affects the long-term health of white-tailed deer in Illinois. #disease

“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

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

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

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

“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

"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