Organization | • | Illinois Department of Public Health | [X] |
| | 61: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | CHICAGO The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging residents who are sexually active to talk with a health care professional about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and get tested. In the United States 20 million new STDs, including 50,000 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections occur each year. Almost half of those cases are among young people age 15 to 24 years. | | | | Date Created: | 04-24-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 453**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053068 Original UID: 174312 FIRST WORD: Cases | |
| 62: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 26 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is urging parents to talk with their childs doctor about the new school-entrance vaccination requirements, and to make sure their childs immunizations are up-to-date. This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Infant Immunization Week, April 26 May 3, 2014, an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases. | | | | Date Created: | 04-26-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 473**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053091 Original UID: 174337 FIRST WORD: New | |
| 63: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced the first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the U.S. The patient was on a flight last Thursday, April 24, 2014 from London to Chicago OHare International Airport, and then took a bus to Indiana. | | | | Date Created: | 05-02-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 504**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053132 Original UID: 174384 FIRST WORD: Public | |
| 64: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in Indiana announced today that the Indiana patient diagnosed with the first U.S. reported case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) remains hospitalized and the patients condition continues to improve. | | | | Date Created: | 05-05-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 523**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053140 Original UID: 174392 FIRST WORD: First | |
| 65: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | There is no time when quality health care is more critical than in an emergency, especially in the event when someone has sustained a penetrating traumatic injury (e.g., gunshot wounds [GSW] or stab wound). Trauma centers specialized facilities within hospitals with the expertise to care for these types of injured patients have been shown to significantly decrease mortality. | | | | Date Created: | 01-09-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053213 Original UID: 174478 FIRST WORD: Trauma | |
| 66: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Nearly 26 million Americans suffer from asthma, a chronic lifelong disease that affects the lungs. Asthma causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing at night or early in the morning. In the United States, approximately half of people with asthma had at least one asthma attack in 2012. More children (55%) than adults (49%) had an attack. Asthma attacks cause adults to miss work and children to miss school. | | | | Date Created: | 05-12-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 557**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053219 Original UID: 174483 FIRST WORD: May | |
| 67: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program today honored Dr. Deborah Gulson with a special pediatric care award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron W. Lee, MD Excellence in Pediatric Care Awards are given annually by IDPH and EMSC to recognize those dedicated to pediatric emergency care and childhood injury prevention initiatives. Individuals or organizations can be nominated in one of three award categories - Lifetime Achievement, Clinical Excellence and Community Service. | | | | Date Created: | 05-12-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 555**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053220 Original UID: 174484 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 68: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Although there is no transmission of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) related to the first U.S. case who traveled from Saudi Arabia to Indiana on April 24, 2014, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director LaMar Hasbrouck is reassuring Illinois residents that IDPH, local health departments and health care providers remain vigilant for any new cases of MERS-CoV. | | | | Date Created: | 05-13-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 561**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053224 Original UID: 174490 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 69: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As the weather warms up, mosquitoes will soon be flying around. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) began accepting birds for West Nile virus testing on May 1, 2014. To help identify areas in Illinois that are seeing West Nile virus, IDPH awarded West Nile virus prevention grants totaling almost $3 million to 92 certified local health departments throughout Illinois. The annual grants are based on West Nile virus activity surveillance for the previous three years, along with population. Local health departments will use the funding to enhance prevention programs that include collecting birds and mosquito samples for West Nile virus testing, and to control larval mosquitoes. The grants may also be used to provide information to the public and investigate human West Nile virus cases. | | | | Date Created: | 05-14-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 563**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053226 Original UID: 174492 FIRST WORD: West | |
| 70: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month, with May 19 designated as Hepatitis Testing Day. This month aims to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and reminds health care providers and the public about who should be tested. Millions of Americans are living with chronic hepatitis, but most do not know they are infected. Viral hepatitis is an inflammation or infection of the liver. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is encouraging Illinoisans to learn about hepatitis, get tested and seek medical treatment if needed. | | | | Date Created: | 05-16-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 570**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053234 Original UID: 174500 FIRST WORD: Hepatitis: | |
| 71: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced additional information regarding the ongoing investigation of the first imported Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) case reported in the United States. An Illinois resident considered to have had close contact with the first case has one positive test result (antibody test) indicating past infection with MERS-CoV after exposure. Additional testing is being conducted to determine if that individual is infectious at this time. The Illinois resident did not seek or require medical care. However, local health officials have monitored his health daily since May 3 as part of the investigation. At this time, the Illinois resident is reported to be feeling well. Family members who had close contact with this individual are also being closely monitored and tested. | | | | Date Created: | 05-17-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 575**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053236 Original UID: 174504 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 72: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck today announced the Illinois resident who previously tested positive for Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) antibodies in his blood, has again tested negative for the ability to spread the virus. | | | | Date Created: | 05-19-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 576**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053237 Original UID: 174505 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 73: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | To recognize the heroic efforts of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responders, Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed May 18 24, 2014 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Illinois. As part of that recognition, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck today announced 10 winners of the 2014 EMS Hero Award. Among the honorees is Vincent Patrella of Park Ridge, who is being awarded posthumously. | | | | Date Created: | 05-19-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 584**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053244 Original UID: 174512 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 74: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The week before many pools and beaches open for the Memorial Day Weekend is designated as Recreational Water Illness and Injury (RWII) Prevention Week May 19-25, 2014. The week is a chance to focus on simple things swimmers and pool operators can do to stay safe and healthy in the water. | | | | Date Created: | 05-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 609**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053276 Original UID: 174546 FIRST WORD: Healthy | |
| 75: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program honors Harriet Hawkins, RN, CCRN, CPN, CPEN, FAEN, with a special pediatric care Lifetime Achievement award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron W. Lee, MD Excellence in Pediatric Care Awards are given annually by IDPH and EMSC to recognize those dedicated to pediatric emergency care and childhood injury prevention initiatives. Individuals or organizations can be nominated in one of three award categories - Lifetime Achievement, Clinical Excellence and Community Service. | | | | Date Created: | 05-27-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 623**14(a) | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053307 Original UID: 174578 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 76: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program honors Thelma Kuska, RN, BSN, CEN, FAEN, with a special pediatric care Lifetime Achievement award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron W. Lee, MD Excellence in Pediatric Care Awards are given annually by IDPH and EMSC to recognize those dedicated to pediatric emergency care and childhood injury prevention initiatives. Individuals or organizations can be nominated in one of three award categories - Lifetime Achievement, Clinical Excellence and Community Service. | | | | Date Created: | 05-27-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 624**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053308 Original UID: 174580 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 77: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that after conducting more definitive laboratory tests, it found the Illinois resident was not infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) while having a business meeting with the man later hospitalized in Indiana with MERS-CoV. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck has this message to the public. | | | | Date Created: | 05-28-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 637**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053312 Original UID: 174584 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 78: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program honored today Elizabeth Sue Emond, RN, BSN, TNS, CEN, with a special pediatric care Clinical Excellence award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron W. Lee, MD Excellence in Pediatric Care Awards are given annually by IDPH and EMSC to recognize those dedicated to pediatric emergency care and childhood injury prevention initiatives. Individuals or organizations can be nominated in one of three award categories - Lifetime Achievement, Clinical Excellence and Community Service. | | | | Date Created: | 05-28-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 640**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053313 Original UID: 174585 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 79: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | It was a day brimming with innovation, excitement and interaction around creative solutions to everyday health care problems as Chicago Health 2.0 hosted its Make-a-thon competition at their 2014 Spring Conference. The event focused on innovation opportunities catalyzed by the Affordable Care Act and challenged interdisciplinary teams to develop creative solutions to problems identified in health care. | | | | Date Created: | 06-03-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 656**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053334 Original UID: 174607 FIRST WORD: MyPocketNurse | |
| 80: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first West Nile virus positive bird and mosquito batch reported in Illinois for 2014. Henry County Health Department employees collected a positive bird on May 29, 2014 in Colona and Madison County Health Department employees collected a positive mosquito batch on May 30, 2014 in Godfrey. | | | | Date Created: | 06-04-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 659**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053338 Original UID: 174611 FIRST WORD: First | |
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