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OpEd: lllinois patients are paying for flaws in 340B program

Erin Callahan and George Huntley, Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition -
Even with major progress on insulin affordability, many people with diabetes struggle under the weight of a costly system.
Community

Op-Ed: Health Equity Requires More Than Good Intentions: Why 340B Needs Transparency Before Expansion

Silence DoGood -
Op-Ed: Health Equity Requires More Than Good Intentions: Why 340B Needs Transparency Before Expansion - Black women and families in underserved communities face some...
Health

Illinois Earns Top-Tier National Ranking for Emergency Preparedness

Silence DoGood -
Illinois moved from the middle performance tier in 2025 to the highest tier in 2026, joining only 19 other states nationwide to receive the top ranking. #health #ranking #emergency
Community

Illinois School Vaccination Rates Remain Strong, Surpassing 95% Benchmark Statewide

Silence DoGood -
State officials say the results reflect ongoing efforts to expand vaccine access and provide consistent, science-based guidance to families. #vaccinations #schools
Community

Community Leaders Raise Concerns Over Proposed Expansion of 340B Drug Program

Silence DoGood -
Critics point to financial data suggesting 340B-participating hospitals in Illinois report significantly higher average patient revenues than non-participating hospitals. #drug #proposals #critics
Chicago

Chicago City Council Vote on Hemp Regulation Draws Criticism from Industry Advocates

Silence DoGood -
Opponents of the ordinance say the ban on edible hemp products will have unintended consequences for people who rely on them for health and wellness purposes. #hehmp #citycouncil #regulation
Health

New Illinois Public Health Laws Take Effect in 2026, Including Overdose Reporting Measures

Silence DoGood -
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
Chicago

Illinois legalizes physician-assisted suicide; critics warn of moral, safety risks

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

Op-Ed: The MFN Rule Threatens Our Communities, Our Pharmacies, and Our Health Equity

Silence DoGood -
Instead, we call for thoughtful, equitable solutions that support—not sacrifice—the pillars of health and economic well-being in underserved communities. #MFN

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