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Title:  

Whooping Cough Cases Increasing in Illinois

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 August 1 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Health care providers are reporting a large increase in the number of pertussis cases, commonly called whooping cough, in Illinois and across the country. To kick-off National Immunization Awareness Month this August, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding parents and health care providers of the new pertussis immunization requirement for the 2012-2013 school year. 
 Date Created:  08 01 2012 
 Agency ID:  849**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044596   Original UID: 24092 FIRST WORD: Whooping 
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State Public Health Department Introduces IQuery Interactive Community Health Data Portal

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 August 2 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  In an effort to provide greater access to health statistics and information for health providers, local health departments and the general public statewide, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) unveiled IQuery, or Illinois Query, an interactive, community health data portal. 
 Date Created:  08 02 2012 
 Agency ID:  854**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044601   Original UID: 24097 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

Health Improvements Coming Your Way

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 August 6 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is awarding almost $3.5 million in We Choose Health grants to communities ready to take on the challenge of reducing heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Local coalitions consisting of community organizations, local health departments, school districts, municipalities, chambers of commerce, hospitals and health providers will receive funding to increase the availability of healthy foods, promote physically active lifestyles, reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and implement other health-focused programs. These coalitions will cover 60 Illinois counties and will impact an estimated three million people. 
 Date Created:  08 06 2012 
 Agency ID:  862**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044613   Original UID: 24106 FIRST WORD: Health 
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Title:  

State Health Department Confirms H3N2v Influenza Case

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 August 8 
 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 four states this year Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. IDPH is working with local, state and federal health officials, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Coles County Health Department, to identify how a child, who attended the Coles County Fair, contracted the virus last week. This child has not been hospitalized. CDC is conducting additional laboratory testing. 
 Date Created:  08 09 2012 
 Agency ID:  878**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044628   Original UID: 24121 FIRST WORD: State 
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State Health Department Back-to-School Reminder: Schedule Dental Exams for Children

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 August 9 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  As a new school season approaches, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding parents and caregivers that August is a good time to schedule dental exams for children. IDPH also will be facilitating free dental screenings during weekdays at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield from August 9-19. 
 Date Created:  08 09 2012 
 Agency ID:  876**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044629   Original UID: 24122 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

First West Nile Virus Related Death Reported in Illinois

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 August 20 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first West Nile virus related death in Illinois for 2012. A DuPage County man in his 70s, who had underlying health conditions, was diagnosed with West Nile virus earlier this month and died last weekend. 
 Date Created:  08 20 2012 
 Agency ID:  929**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044734   Original UID: 24225 FIRST WORD: First 
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Public Health Alert Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes from Southwest Indiana

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 August 20 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is alerting the public to an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to cantaloupes grown on one farm in southwestern Indiana. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating in an ongoing multistate investigation to identify all possible sources of contamination and prevent additional cases of illness. 
 Date Created:  08 20 2012 
 Agency ID:  926**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044740   Original UID: 24226 FIRST WORD: Public 
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State Public Health Director Warns People to Avoid Contact with Bats

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 August 24 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, state public health director, is reminding people to avoid contact with bats as this is the time of year when bats are the most active and health officials see the most bat exposures. 
 Date Created:  08 24 2012 
 Agency ID:  946**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044815   Original UID: 24296 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

Its Time to Get Your Flu Shot

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 September 12 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Influenza vaccine is starting to arrive at local health departments, pharmacies and health care clinics around the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is recommending everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot as soon as it is available. 
 Date Created:  09 12 2012 
 Agency ID:  1002*12 
 ISL ID:  000000044951   Original UID: 24425 FIRST WORD: Its 
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First Central Illinois Human West Nile Virus Cases

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 September 13 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first human West Nile virus cases in central Illinois for 2012. Both cases are from Peoria County; a woman in her 30s and a man in his 50s. 
 Date Created:  09 13 2012 
 Agency ID:  1009**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044965   Original UID: 24438 FIRST WORD: First 
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Title:  

State Health Department Celebrates Black History Month

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 February 8 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  This year, in celebration of Black History Month, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is honoring African Americans in communities across Illinois who have made a positive impact in public health. Our theme this year is Contributions Made by Blacks in Health and Medicine. 
 Date Created:  02 08 2013 
 Agency ID:  128**13 
 ISL ID:  000000045062   Original UID: 26330 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

State Health Department Teams with WebMD to Enhance Public Health Alert System

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 February 13 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced that it has teamed with Medscape from WebMD, the leading source of information for health care professionals, to communicate urgent public health messages to healthcare providers in Illinois. The first health alert on declining influenza hospital admissions was issued to healthcare providers today. 
 Date Created:  02 13 2013 
 Agency ID:  133**13 
 ISL ID:  000000045086   Original UID: 26357 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

State Health Department Celebrates Black History Month

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 February 13 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  This year, in celebration of Black History Month, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is honoring African Americans in communities across Illinois who have made a positive impact in public health. Our theme this year is Contributions Made by Blacks in Health and Medicine. 
 Date Created:  02 13 2013 
 Agency ID:  135**13 
 ISL ID:  000000045088   Original UID: 26359 FIRST WORD: State 
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State Health Department Celebrates Black History Month

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 February 19 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  This year, in celebration of Black History Month, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is honoring African Americans in communities across Illinois who have made a positive impact in public health. Our theme this year is Contributions Made by Blacks in Health and Medicine. 
 Date Created:  02 19 2013 
 Agency ID:  146**13 
 ISL ID:  000000045105   Original UID: 26378 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

State Public Health Director to be Honored with Passing the Torch Minority Healthcare Leadership Award

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 February 21 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Congressman Danny K. Davis is presenting the Passing the Torch Minority Healthcare Leadership Award to Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck for leadership in eliminating health disparities in Illinois, at a reception Friday evening at the UIC Student Center. Malcolm X College President Dr. Anthony Munroe is also being honored. 
 Date Created:  02 21 2013 
 Agency ID:  158**13 
 ISL ID:  000000045175   Original UID: 26404 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

State Health Department Urges Greater HIV/AIDS Education, Awareness for Women and Girls

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 March 7 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  HIV/AIDS remains a serious public health issue for women and girls. In Illinois, more than 7,000 women and adolescent girls are living with HIV. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins healthcare advocates nationwide urging education and testing on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, observed every March 10th since 2006 
 Date Created:  03 07 2013 
 Agency ID:  205**13 
 ISL ID:  000000045338   Original UID: 24592 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

State Public Health Director Reports One Probable Case of Meningitis in Illinois Associated with Multi-state Outbreak -- Investigation Ongoing

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 October 13 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is reporting one probable case of meningitis associated with the use of an epidural steroid injection pain medication, but the investigation is ongoing. 
 Date Created:  10 13 2012 
 Agency ID:  1108**12 
 ISL ID:  000000045356   Original UID: 24822 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

State Health Department Urges Greater HIV/AIDS Education, Awareness for Women and Girls

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 March 7 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  HIV/AIDS remains a serious public health issue for women and girls. In Illinois, more than 7,000 women and adolescent girls are living with HIV. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins healthcare advocates nationwide urging education and testing on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, observed every March 10th since 2006 
 Date Created:  03 07 2013 
 Agency ID:  205**13 
 ISL ID:  000000045385   Original UID: 24592 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

State Health Department Encourages Diabetes Prevention, Awareness

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 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 and eating healthier to reduce the risk of being diagnosed with the chronic but manageable disease. Quitting smoking is also important because the leading cause of death among diabetics is heart disease. 
 Date Created:  11 01 2012 
 Agency ID:  1198**12 
 ISL ID:  000000045489   Original UID: 25035 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

State Public Health Director Reports 2nd Probable Case of Meningitis in Illinois Associated with Multi-state Outbreak Investigation Ongoing

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 November 2 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is reporting a second probable case of fungal meningitis associated with the use of an epidural steroid injection medication. The investigation is ongoing. 
 Date Created:  11 02 2012 
 Agency ID:  1200**12 
 ISL ID:  000000045491   Original UID: 25037 FIRST WORD: State 
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