Organization | • | Illinois Department of Public Health | [X] |
| | 221: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 March 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the 2012 consumption advisories for sport fish caught in Illinois waters. The Illinois Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program screens fish samples from approximately 40 bodies of water each year for contamination from 14 banned pesticides, industrial chemicals and methylmercury. The program is a joint effort of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and the departments of agriculture, natural resources and public health. | | | | Date Created: | 03 14 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 214**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041664 Original UID: 21490 FIRST WORD: 2012 | |
| 222: | | 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 | |
| 223: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 March 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) along with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) today presented fluoridation awards to 432 community water systems for maintaining state mandated fluoride levels every month in 2011. The awards were presented at a ceremony held today during the 2012 Illinois Section American Water Works Association Conference and Expo at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. | | | | Date Created: | 03 21 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 257**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042200 Original UID: 21716 FIRST WORD: More | |
| 224: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | 2011 Compliance Award List See under "More Than 430 Illinois Communities Receive Top Honors for Maintaining Fluoride Levels" | | | | Date Created: | 03 21 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 257**12a | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042202 Original UID: 21717 FIRST WORD: Community | |
| 225: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is recognizing March 24, 2012 as World Tuberculosis Day (TB) by embracing the local theme, TB: Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity and adopting the global slogan Stop TB in My Lifetime. World Tuberculosis Day is a reminder that although the illness is not common in the United States, it is still circulating around the world. Illinois ranks fifth in the nation for the highest number of tuberculosis cases. | | | | Date Created: | 03 22 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 260**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042206 Original UID: 21723 FIRST WORD: Record | |
| 226: | | 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 | |
| 227: | | 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 | |
| 228: | | 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 | |
| 229: | | 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 | |
| 230: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | With temperatures in Illinois already in the 70s and 80s this year, bats are becoming active, which means the possibility of exposure to rabies is increasing. Bats are the primary carrier of rabies in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has already had one bat test positive for rabies, and two people are undergoing post-exposure treatment after coming into contact with that rabid bat. | | | | Date Created: | 04 03 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 324**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042404 Original UID: 21933 FIRST WORD: Early | |
| 231: | | 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 | |
| 232: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will be accepting birds submitted for West Nile virus testing two weeks earlier than normal. The Department will start accepting dead birds on Monday, April 16, 2012, as opposed to May 1, the date when West Nile virus surveillance began in years past. | | | | Date Created: | 04 13 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 369**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042555 Original UID: 22100 FIRST WORD: West | |
| 233: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local and federal public health agencies indicate that a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation is the likely source of the Salmonella Bareilly outbreak. Marine USA Corporation of Cupertino, California is voluntarily recalling 58,828 pounds of a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, labeled as Nakaochi Scrape AA or AAA. The Nakaochi Scrape is associated with an outbreak of 116 cases of Salmonella Bareilly in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including 10 cases in Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 04 14 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 377**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042628 Original UID: 22155 FIRST WORD: Raw | |
| 234: | | 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 | |
| 235: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Help recognize the importance of vaccinations during National Infant Immunization Week by scheduling an appointment for your child to make sure they are up-to-date on their immunizations for school, including a new requirement. Illinois students entering the 6th and 9th grades next school year (2012-2013) will be required to have a school physical and show proof of receiving Tdap vaccine. Otherwise, students must have an appointment to get the vaccine or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file. Students who dont will not be allowed to attend school. | | | | Date Created: | 04 20 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 396**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043128 Original UID: 22761 FIRST WORD: Make | |
| 236: | | 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 | |
| 237: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is proud to announce that Rosalinda DeJesus, Health Technician at the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, has been selected as the first Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Childhood Immunization Champion for the state of Illinois. The CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award is a new annual award to honor individuals who make a significant contribution toward improving public health through their work in childhood immunization. One champion from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia will be announced each year during National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), this year running April 21-28, 2012. | | | | Date Created: | 04 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 415**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043249 Original UID: 22860 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 238: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | An estimated 25 million Americans including seven million children suffer from asthma, a chronic respiratory disease for which attacks can range from mild to life-threatening. The prevalence has been increasing over the last two decades, and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging effective management to reduce environmental triggers of the disease during Asthma Awareness Month in May. | | | | Date Created: | 05 02 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 473**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043489 Original UID: 23014 FIRST WORD: May | |
| 239: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | To combat chronic diseases and the rising cost of health care, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now accepting applications from communities ready to take on obesity and tobacco prevention in Illinois. IDPH invites local governments, school districts, community organizations, health departments and coalitions to visit the new We Choose Health website, www.wechoosehealth.illinois.gov, to learn how to apply for grant funding. | | | | Date Created: | 05 10 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 514**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043530 Original UID: 23054 FIRST WORD: How | |
| 240: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | On Monday, May 14, 2012, newly appointed Illinois Department of Public Health Acting Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck will visit East St. Louis and meet with local health officials to discuss the public health system in Illinois, where it stands now and where health partners would like to see it go. The director will share his vision for the future of public health, addressing vulnerable populations, access to health care and chronic disease prevention. | | | | Date Created: | 05 11 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 519**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043539 Original UID: 23061 FIRST WORD: New | |
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