Organization | • | Illinois Department of Public Health | [X] |
| | 101: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 November 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | November is American Diabetes Month, and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging residents to make lifestyle changes like becoming physically active, eating healthier and quitting smoking to reduce the risk of being diagnosed with the chronic but manageable disease. | | | | Date Created: | 11 01 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1223**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039317 Original UID: 19897 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 102: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 November 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today urged Illinois smokers to Call it Quits by participating in the Great American Smokeout and making a plan to quit smoking, or to quit smoking altogether today. | | | | Date Created: | 11 17 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1287**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039380 Original UID: 19959 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 103: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 January 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In the continued fight against cancer, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging both girls/young women and boys/young men to talk with their health care provider this month, Cervical Health Awareness Month, about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the vaccine. Specific types of HPV can cause cervical cancer in women, while other types can cause genital warts and anal cancers in men. | | | | Date Created: | 01 12 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 28**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040445 Original UID: 20766 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 104: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 February 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | During American Heart Month, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the American Heart Association and Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) will team up on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in the Capitol Rotunda to help raise awareness about heart disease. Legislators will sign up for a walking challenge and a little friendly competition between the House and the Senate. | | | | Date Created: | 02 06 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 106**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041294 Original UID: 21156 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 105: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 February 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sponsoring health fairs, testing events and symposiums through its Center for Minority Health Services to encourage HIV testing and continue providing education and resources about the disease in black communities statewide. | | | | Date Created: | 02 07 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 111**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041304 Original UID: 21165 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 106: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 February 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Many smokeless tobacco users dont think they can quit for good, but what about for one day? The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today urges smokeless tobacco users to join the Great American Spit Out and Ditch the Dip for a Day. | | | | Date Created: | 02 23 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 143**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041355 Original UID: 21214 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 107: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 February 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages parents and caregivers of youngsters to plan dental visits and discuss the importance of good oral health during National Childrens Dental Health Month in February. | | | | Date Created: | 02 02 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 93**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041379 Original UID: 21239 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 108: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 March 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | CHICAGO The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today is kicking off a statewide education campaign on preventing the spread of Clostridium difficile, also known as C.diff, a sometimes-fatal bacterium that causes symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon and intestines. | | | | Date Created: | 03 07 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 192**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041561 Original UID: 21432 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 109: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 March 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | CHICAGO Every 47 minutes in the United States, a woman tests positive for HIV. In Illinois, more than 7,000 women and adolescent girls are living with HIV. Today, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins healthcare advocates nationwide in remembrance and awareness on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. | | | | Date Created: | 03 10 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 199**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041629 Original UID: 21479 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 110: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 March 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Office of Womens Health awarded three Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure research grants this year to help find new methods to detect, prevent, screen and treat breast cancer. Loyola University of Chicago, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and the University of Chicago each received $200,000 to support breast cancer research in the areas of prevention, etiology, pathogenesis, screening, early detection, treatment and psychosocial issues. | | | | Date Created: | 03 09 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 200**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041648 Original UID: 21474 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 111: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 March 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has awarded four Alzheimers Disease Research Fund Grants to help advance innovative medical and educational techniques for Alzheimers patients and their caregivers. Researchers from Eastern Illinois University, Northwestern University and University of Chicago received grants totaling $116,000. | | | | Date Created: | 03 19 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 239**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041726 Original UID: 21566 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 112: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Friday is hosting its 2nd annual Mobile Roundup Health Fair providing free healthcare services to Central Illinois residents through the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) program mobile clinic vans. | | | | Date Created: | 03 22 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 263**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042207 Original UID: 21724 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 113: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 29 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Center for Minority Health Services is kicking off National Minority Health Month and National Public Health Week by hosting its first-ever Minority Health Conference to address health disparities facing many racial and ethnic communities of color in Illinois, and to strategize on community-based solutions. The conference, held in conjunction with the Illinois Public Health Association, is April 4-5 in Naperville, and is expected to draw hundreds of medical and health care industry professionals statewide. | | | | Date Created: | 03 29 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 304**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042300 Original UID: 21871 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 114: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | CHICAGO The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins the American Diabetes Association today in recognizing March 27, 2012 as the 24th annual diabetes Alert Day encouraging the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to determine if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. | | | | Date Created: | 03 27 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 281**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042301 Original UID: 21828 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 115: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins communities nationwide recognizing National Public Health Week April 2-8, 2012, and raising awareness about the importance of prevention and wellness through this years theme, A Healthier America Begins Today: Join the Movement. | | | | Date Created: | 02 04 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 315**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042380 Original UID: 21925 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 116: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Center for Minority Health Services today hosted its first-ever Minority Health Conference to address health disparities facing many racial and ethnic communities of color in Illinois, and to strategize on solutions. More than 200 public health professionals and advocates statewide registered for the two-day conference, held in conjunction with the Illinois Public Health Association in Naperville. | | | | Date Created: | 04 04 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 330**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042501 Original UID: 22010 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 117: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 18 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Every year sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, cost the U.S. healthcare system $17 billion and cost individuals even more in immediate and long-term health consequences. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages residents to discuss sexual health and get tested during National STD Awareness Month in April. | | | | Date Created: | 04 18 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 385**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043114 Original UID: 22715 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 118: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today hosted an oral health summit with stakeholders from around the state to strategize on improving oral health for Illinoisans. Oral Health Plan III: Assuring an Agenda for Action, held in conjunction with the states IFLOSS Coalition of oral health advocates, was held at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum | | | | Date Created: | 04 20 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 395**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043129 Original UID: 22762 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 119: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program tomorrow will honor a local nurse with a special pediatric care award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron W. Lee, M.D. 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 21 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 569**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043606 Original UID: 23124 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 120: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and The Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program today honored the Safety Village of Western Springs Board with a special pediatric care award for its contributions to childhood safety. | | | | Date Created: | 05 21 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 571**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043610 Original UID: 23127 FIRST WORD: State | |
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