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IDPH allows schools to obtain and administer opioid antagonists

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois schools are now allowed to keep and administer medications that can work against opioid overdoses, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Thursday. The IDPH’s new standing order comes after expanding access to naloxone, or Narcan, in 2015, and a state law revision that took effect on Jan. 1 […]

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IDPH offering grants to increase access for reproductive health care

The Illinois Department of Public Health is accepting applications through February 9th for grants on improving access to reproductive health care.

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Health officials warn of potential increase in respiratory illnesses

As the holiday season is here, health officials are reminding people about staying safe and healthy from respiratory illnesses such as the flu, COVID-19, and RS

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IDPH asks for feedback on new State Health Improvement Plan

The illinois department of public health and the state board of health are hosting public hearings on the new state health improvement plan and assessment.The p

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Illinois health department to host virtual hearings for public input

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the State Board of Health (SBOH), will hold a series of virtual public hearings to seek pub

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IDPH launches 'Tis the Sneezin' campaign to fight COVID-19, Flu, RSV

CHICAGO (WMBD) — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the launch of its ‘Tis the Sneezin’ campaign to remind residents to get vaccines against the fall and winter triple threat of COVID, the flu, and RSV. The launch of the campaign comes at a time were six Illinois counties are at an elevated […]

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IDPH launches new Illinois Hospital Report Card website

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Tuesday that it has announced a new and enhanced Illinois Hospital Report Card website. The new report card includes an updated Illinois Public Health Community Map that shows county-level information on different health incomes and access to care throughout the state. “Illinois residents […]

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IDPH to provide air purifiers to Head Start classrooms

In the coming weeks, IDPH will begin delivery of approximately 1,090 air purifiers that will be distributed among 45 different Head Start programs throughout the state

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