| | 1281: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 September 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed September as Recovery Month in the state of Illinois to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders. Recovery Month celebrates the continued success of many people in Illinois who have achieved recovery from alcohol and substance addiction and mental illness. The Illinois Department of Human Services celebrated today with a special softball game and ice cream social in Springfield. | | | | Date Created: | 09-11-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 927**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051342 Original UID: 172236 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1282: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced assistance for SNAP households affected by last weekends deadly tornadoes. In light of the tornadoes that devastated 18 Illinois counties, IDHS will issue replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for food that was destroyed in the disaster. | | | | Date Created: | 11-21-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1160**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051990 Original UID: 173126 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1283: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced new Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) Mental Health Reporting System requirements as part of the Firearm Concealed Carry Act (PA 98-063). IDHS plans to raise awareness of the new law that took effect on July 9, 2013, that requires a variety of clinicians and other health professionals to report patients who they believe pose a clear and present danger to themselves or others. The definition of clear and present danger has been clarified and the number of health professions required to report has been expanded under the new law. | | | | Date Created: | 01-13-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 37**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052560 Original UID: 173771 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1284: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Coles, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham and Shelby County Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offices have consolidated to form the new Mid-Illinois Family Community Resource Center. Customers are now being served by the new location. | | | | Date Created: | 01-13-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 39**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052561 Original UID: 173772 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1285: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | SPRINGFIELD, Illinois Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Michelle R.B. Saddler today announced a new timekeeping system for caregivers working under the states Home Services Program (HSP). The new, electronic timekeeping system is designed to safeguard against fraud and ensure all services are delivered honestly and in compliance with the customers plan of care. | | | | Date Created: | 05-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 597**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053274 Original UID: 174544 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1286: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is pleased to announce that children in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will receive an increase in the amount allocated for fruits and vegetables. Effective June 2, 2014, children one and older will receive an additional $2 per month from $6 to $8 to redeem for any WIC eligible fruits and vegetables. | | | | Date Created: | 06-02-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 654**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053328 Original UID: 174601 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1287: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Long Term Care (LTC) initiative, an unprecedented opportunity to change the drug prescribing culture in nursing homes. Based upon concerns regarding substantial use of behavioral health medications within the nursing home population, IDHS and IDPH entered into an interagency agreement to reduce the use of chemical restraints and improve the quality of care. | | | | Date Created: | 06-12-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 688**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053363 Original UID: 174636 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1288: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 September 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse is co-sponsoring a special event to celebrate Recovery Month. Recovery Rally on the Rock will feature community speakers, live entertainment, food and an alcohol and a drug free environment intended to support people in recovery and draw attention to critical prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. | | | | Date Created: | 09-12-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1071**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054068 Original UID: 175387 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1289: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 February 26 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: More people with disabilities are finding jobs with help from a special program operated by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS). The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program helped 5,291 individuals with significant disabilities find gainful employment in 2014. This figure represents a 5.1 percent increase over the number achieved in the same time period last fiscal year. | | | | Date Created: | 02-26-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | 153**15 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000065602 Original UID: 183578 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1290: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 October 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary Michelle R.B. Saddler (L) accepts the 2014 Excellence Award from Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc.s CEO Marco Jacome. | | | | Date Created: | 10-01-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1166**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000067143 Original UID: 186783 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1291: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 January 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: As the tax season gets into full swing; the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) urges eligible Illinois families to take advantage of tax preparation assistance supported by the State. | | | | Date Created: | 01-28-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 78**15 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000069125 Original UID: 188256 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1292: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 March 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) continues to be an important tool in combating the misuse of prescription drugs. The PMP collects information on controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 03-31-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | 287**15 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000070405 Original UID: 188662 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1293: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 March 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) continues to be an important tool in combating the misuse of prescription drugs. The PMP collects information on controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 03-31-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | 287**15 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000070666 Original UID: 188964 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1294: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 August 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has named Serena Preston the interim superintendent for the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD). Preston is currently the superintendent of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) and will assume responsibility of both schools while IDHS continues its search to find a permanent replacement. | | | | Date Created: | 08-07-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | 752**15 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000071829 Original UID: 189808 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1295: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 March 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and local business leaders will partner to host a career training panel discussion for area youth with disabilities. | | | | Date Created: | 03-23-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000078529 Original UID: 192698 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1296: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2018 May 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is announcingthe launch of the Quality Scorecard for group homes for individuals with disabilities,known as Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs), and State OperatedDevelopmental Centers (SODCs). | | | | Date Created: | 05-16-2018 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000080677 Original UID: 194713 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1297: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2018 April 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services has received a generous donation from the Outdoor Advertising Association of Illinois (OAAI) to help spread the word about the states new Helpline. | | | | Date Created: | 04-12-2018 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000081869 Original UID: 194474 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1298: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2018 August 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: 5,000 calls have been answered at the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances and the Helpline continues to offer new services for individuals with substance use disorders. | | | | Date Created: | 08-13-2018 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000082535 Original UID: 195214 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1299: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2018 October 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Greater Chicago Food Depository have partnered to distribute free milk to families at local IDHS offices. Milk will be distributed from October 23 through March 2019. | | | | Date Created: | 10-23-2018 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000082827 Original UID: 195523 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| 1300: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2018 October 18 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Lunch and Learn: Speakers will discuss employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and how IDHS helps people with disabilities find and maintain employment. | | | | Date Created: | 10-18-2018 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000082861 Original UID: 195558 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
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