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Invitations to be a part of the Healthy Illinois Survey with the Illinois Department of Public Health are hitting mailboxes across the state. The survey, which will also be available online and by phone, will assess a variety of health metrics to generate a picture of the public health needs in the state.

CHICAGO The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is hosting the state’s first infectious disease conference in nine years in Bloomington nex

The heads of the Illinois and Chicago health departments are taking a victory lap on their response to the ongoing measles outbreak.

Health questions on the survey will include overall health, access to care, chronic conditions, use of tobacco and alcohol, diet and nutrition, and immunizations. All responses will be strictly confidential,

The statewide effort will compile essential data on the current state of health and wellness, as well as areas where public health can be improved.

(CNN) — People in at least two states have been hospitalized with botulism-like illness after receiving cosmetic injections – commonly known as “botox” – that were administered in non-medical settings.

The Illinois Department of Public Health awarded $2 million in grants to three organizations to increase the number of qualified providers who can offer abortion and other reproductive healthcare services.

CNN reached out to FDA, but the agency does not comment on investigations.

Patients were hospitalized after receiving Botox or possibly fake Botox, and showing symptoms that aligned with botulism

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The state is awarding three reproductive health organizations grants to help train more providers across the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the grants in January. The goal of the program is to increase the number of trained providers in the state who can provide access to abortion services. […]