A recent CDC study found that reviewed 20 years of data found that drowning was the number one killer nationally of children aged 1-4 years and the number two killer of children 0-17 in unintentional injury deaths. #cdc #swimming
Bats are the most common carriers of the rabies virus in Illinois but not the only carrier. Illinois residents should stay away from bats and any wild, unfamiliar, or stray animal, as well as any animal that appears to be sick. #rabies #bats
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
This funding will focus on improving maternal health outcomes and reducing disparities for Black women though investments in community-based providers, expansion of the home visiting program, a child tax credit, and a free diaper pilot program. #maternalhealth
The funding opportunity was overseen by IDPH's Office of Women's Health & Family Services. More than 50 percent of the applicants for the funding opportunity are receiving funding.