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| | 161: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck recently announced the winners of the Illinois Public Health Datapalooza App Challenge. The challenge was designed to highlight the availability and benefit of having open (readily accessible) health data from government agencies. Teams built apps or maps that provided the best use of health data in solving a problem faced by health care communities in Illinois. The challenge was announced at the first statewide Illinois Public Health Datapalooza held in November 2013, an event that brought together experts from technology and health care sectors to show how health data can be put to work in Illinois and other states. | | | | Date Created: | 04-01-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 352**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000050658 Original UID: 171665 FIRST WORD: States | |
| 162: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 July 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) intends to revoke Sacred Heart Hospitals license after it abruptly closed yesterday without giving the Department the required 90 days notice. | | | | Date Created: | 07-02-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 716**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000050779 Original UID: 171803 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 163: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 July 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is urging consumers who may have purchased Les Frres cheese made by Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Cheese, a Wisconsin producer, to dispose of it, as it has been linked to a multi-state outbreak of listeriosis. | | | | Date Created: | 07-03-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 727**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000050799 Original UID: 171830 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 164: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 August 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratory has confirmed one case of what is known as the H3N2v influenza virus, which has now been reported in three states this year Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. IDPH is working with local health officials to alert the public on ways to reduce the risk of transmission of this virus. The confirmed case is a Boone County child with mild symptoms who had contact with swine while helping an exhibitor at the DuPage County Fair which was held in late July. | | | | Date Created: | 08-01-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 806**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051173 Original UID: 171991 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 165: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 September 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and fluctuates between the second and third leading cause of deaths among adolescents in Illinois, but Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck says that suicide is a preventable public health threat, and that greater understanding and assistance for those in crisis is needed. | | | | Date Created: | 09-10-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 917**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051335 Original UID: 172225 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 166: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 September 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | September is National Preparedness Month and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is reminding all Illinoisans to use this month to make a plan and prepare an emergency supply kit for their homes. | | | | Date Created: | 09-11-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 922**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051340 Original UID: 172233 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 167: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 October 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In the Illinois Department of Public Healths (IDPH) work to ultimately reduce maternal deaths, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) recently awarded the Department a 2013 Vision Award. The ASTHO Vision Awards annually recognize outstanding health department programs and initiatives that use creative approaches to address public health needs or problems, and to promote awareness and replication of successful state health programs and initiatives. | | | | Date Created: | 10-11-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1026**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051602 Original UID: 172565 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 168: | | 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 | |
| 169: | | 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 | |
| 170: | | 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 | |
| 171: | | 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 | |
| 172: | | 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 | |
| 173: | | 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 | |
| 174: | | 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 | |
| 175: | | 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 | |
| 176: | | 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 | |
| 177: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | National Mens Health Week is June 9 15. This annual health observance is celebrated every June with a goal to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. | | | | Date Created: | 06-11-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 678**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053353 Original UID: 174626 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 178: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Center for Minority Health Services is celebrating National Minority Health Month this April by hosting workshops, health fairs, screenings, webinars and various other events. The IDPH, in conjunction with local health departments, as well as community and faith-based organizations, is working hard to teach communities about the diseases that disproportionately affect communities of color, such as breast and cervical cancer, prostate cancer, heart disease and HIV/AIDS. | | | | Date Created: | 04-10-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 393*14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000058993 Original UID: 180219 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 179: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 November 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release:This November, American Diabetes Month, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is encouraging everyone to learn their risk factors for diabetes and how to reduce or eliminate them. | | | | Date Created: | 11-17-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1351**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000068116 Original UID: 187536 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 180: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 December 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is accepting nominations for the sixth annual Governors Volunteer Service Awards. These awards recognize individual volunteers to highlight the importance of volunteerism and community service in the State of Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 12-08-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1425**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000068485 Original UID: 187966 FIRST WORD: State | |
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