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| | 41: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 December 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department of Public Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot during Vaccinate Illinois Week, December 8-14, 2013. Vaccinate Illinois Week coincides with National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national observance established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination and encourage more people to be vaccinated during the holiday season and into the new year. | | | | Date Created: | 012-08-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1221**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052096 Original UID: 173235 FIRST WORD: A | |
| 42: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 December 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, and the chair of the Illinois Violence Prevention Task Force, recently convened the first task force meeting. In August of this year, Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation creating the six member task force to stem the epidemic of violence impacting todays youth. | | | | Date Created: | 12-17-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1258**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052487 Original UID: 173689 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 43: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As below freezing temperatures hit Illinois, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is reminding residents about two health conditions caused by cold winter weather that can lead to serious injury and even death - hypothermia and frostbite. | | | | Date Created: | 01-03-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 03**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052518 Original UID: 173721 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 44: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Flu activity is increasing daily across the country and here in Illinois. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is urging people who have not yet received a flu vaccination this season to get one now. | | | | Date Created: | 01-08-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 22**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052536 Original UID: 173745 FIRST WORD: Flu | |
| 45: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | CHICAGO As part of the effort to improve the well-being of Illinois residents, the Governors Council on Health and Physical Fitness today hosted a kickoff event at the Gary Comer Youth Center in Chicago to encourage Illinois citizens to participate in health and fitness activities that will help them live a healthier, happier and more productive life. Interactive sessions such as Walk Across Illinois Counties Bingo, Cooking Matters demo, Are You Fitter Than A Fifth Grader and Muscle Up With The Mascots, demonstrated how residents can incorporate healthy habits into their lives. | | | | Date Created: | 01-10-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 31**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052557 Original UID: 173768 FIRST WORD: Governors | |
| 46: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The percentage of Illinois adults diagnosed with diabetes rose 60 percent between 1995 and 2010, and it is projected the number of diagnosed diabetes cases will rise another 25 percent by 2020. This November, American Diabetes Month, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is encouraging everyone to learn the risk factors for diabetes and how to reduce or eliminate them. | | | | Date Created: | 11-04-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1089**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052663 Original UID: 173878 FIRST WORD: Diabetes | |
| 47: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | On Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9, the Illinois Department of Public Health, along with the Health Data Consortium and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will hold two days of activities focused on developing and sharing innovative ways to work with health data that will drive innovation and improve healthcare in cities and states nationwide. Both events will be held at 1871, the digital technology center located at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. | | | | Date Created: | 11-07-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1104**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052670 Original UID: 173885 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 48: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Officials with Illinois Governor Pat Quinns Administration today joined the Health Data Consortium (HDC) to kick off two days of activities focused on developing and sharing innovative ways to work with open health data in an effort to drive innovation and create better health outcomes in Illinois and in cities and states across the country. | | | | Date Created: | 11-08 -2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1109**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052679 Original UID: 173895 FIRST WORD: Health | |
| 49: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Embracing the goal of improving public health for all Illinoisans and the need for government transparency, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is releasing its Five Year Strategy 2014-2018. The strategic plan is a roadmap for IDPH to build the capacity of the Department to better meet the public health needs of all people and communities in Illinois. The plan is also crucial as IDPH works toward becoming a nationally accredited public health department in an effort to improve the quality and performance of the Department in serving all Illinois residents. | | | | Date Created: | 11-12-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1121**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052683 Original UID: 173900 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 50: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 September 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Patient registration for the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program starts today, September 2. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is accepting applications for qualifying patients and caregivers who wish to apply for a medical cannabis registration identification card. Applications are being accepted both electronically and through the mail. | | | | Date Created: | 09-02-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1027**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052750 Original UID: 173970 FIRST WORD: States | |
| 51: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 July 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Violence Prevention Task Force (VPTF) will hear presentations addressing gun violence from two community advocacy groups and discuss plans to host town hall meetings at its next committee meeting. | | | | Date Created: | 07-21-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 828**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052801 Original UID: 174023 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 52: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 July 30 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Immunizations are one of the top 10 public health accomplishments of the 20th Century according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During August, National Immunization Awareness Month, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck encourages people to speak with their health care provider, not only about vaccines needed for children, but for adults as well. | | | | Date Created: | 07-30-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 868**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052843 Original UID: 174069 FIRST WORD: National | |
| 53: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 July 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | If youre planning to visit the state fair, or any other outdoor summer festival, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck offers the following five health tips. | | | | Date Created: | 07-31-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 875**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052844 Original UID: 174070 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 54: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 July 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Healths (IDPH) Brothers and Sisters United Against HIV/AIDS (BASUAH) Summer Enrichment Program is hosting a Red Ribbon Remix celebratory luncheon this Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Governors Mansion. The luncheon will feature a short documentary about the evolution of HIV/AIDS in communities of color and an awards presentation to Springfield organizations and BASUAH Ambassadors for raising the bar in public health education, outreach and awareness. | | | | Date Created: | 07-31-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 876**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052845 Original UID: 174071 FIRST WORD: IDPHs | |
| 55: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As the weather remains warm and people continue to spend more time outdoors, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck reminds residents of the importance to take precautions against illness caused by tick and animal bites. | | | | Date Created: | 08-06-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 899**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052887 Original UID: 174110 FIRST WORD: Avoiding | |
| 56: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with dentists, dental hygienists and oral health advocates throughout the state to provide free dental screenings on weekdays at the Illinois State Fair, beginning Friday, August 8. | | | | Date Created: | 08-07-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 906**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052889 Original UID: 174112 FIRST WORD: Free | |
| 57: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 15 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The State of Illinois has scheduled a town hall meeting on Monday, August 18, 2014 at the Peoria Public Library to answer any question citizens may have about applying to be a registered medical cannabis patient or caregiver, or to be a licensed cultivation center or dispensary. The meeting is open to all. | | | | Date Created: | 08-15-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 940**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052930 Original UID: 174155 FIRST WORD: Medical | |
| 58: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 18 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus case reported in Illinois for 2014. The Chicago Department of Public Health reported a woman in her 70s became ill in July. | | | | Date Created: | 08-18-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 947**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052931 Original UID: 174156 FIRST WORD: First | |
| 59: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The State of Illinois has scheduled a town hall meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Northeastern Illinois University to answer any question citizens may have about applying to be a registered medical cannabis patient or caregiver, or to be a licensed cultivation center or dispensary. Bob Morgan, Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Statewide Project Coordinator, will be available for interviews at 9:30 a.m., before the meeting begins. | | | | Date Created: | 08-19-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 952**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052945 Original UID: 174169 FIRST WORD: Medical | |
| 60: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Federal, state and local health care professionals, along with community organizers, educators and others will gather in Springfield on Friday, April 25 to attend the Illinois Youth Suicide Prevention Projects (IYSPP) 2014 Statewide Suicide Prevention Conference. Participants will learn about the latest in research on youth suicide prevention to gain a better understanding of prevention, intervention and aftercare strategies. The conference will be held from 8 am to 4:15 pm at the University of Illinois Springfield. | | | | Date Created: | 04-23-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 448**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053044 Original UID: 174279 FIRST WORD: Statewide | |
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