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Salad greens scrutinized as cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads (via Capitol News Illinois) - As state and federal officials work to identify the source of the...

State officials say the data will help public health agencies identify overdose spikes in real time, allowing for quicker intervention and more effective deployment of resources. #health #laws

“By ensuring equitable reimbursement for behavioral health services and tackling the underlying causes of poor network adequacy, Illinois is finally on track to meaningfully address barriers to accessing treatment.” #behavioralhealth #insurance

The appointments are part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to enhance patient care, expand community partnerships, and ensure long-term sustainability. #appointments #health

Pritzker signed “Deb’s Law,” letting terminally ill Illinois adults seek medication to end their lives.  #law #health #assistedsuicide

According to IDPH, more than 40 large-scale studies involving millions of participants have found no association between childhood vaccines and autism. #autism #health

The move, announced this week, will leave Wisconsin with only two abortion clinics, both located in a single city, down from five spread across three cities. #clinics

“The Trump administration’s harmful policies will leave more Americans uninsured, which increases costs for everyone. Extending enhanced premium tax credits is a simple way to provide some relief for consumers.” #insurance

“For the past 60 years in Illinois, newborn screens have detected potentially life-threatening conditions in healthy babies before they show symptoms. #newborns

In a statement released this week, Joshua Justin Travis, executive director of the Center for Healthcare Innovation, criticized the “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) model under debate in Washington, D.C. #healthcare