Organization | • | Illinois Department of Public Health | [X] |
| | 361: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 October 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) are inviting health professionals to the 22nd Annual Illinois HIV/STD Conference, The Time is Now. The conference is an opportunity for HIV/STD care and prevention professionals to learn up-to-the-minute treatment information and cutting edge programming. | | | | Date Created: | 10-16-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1038**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051624 Original UID: 172590 FIRST WORD: The | |
| 362: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 October 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Illinois and is the leading cause of disability. This years theme for World Stroke Day, October 29, 2013, is Because I Care, which emphasizes that stroke is preventable and the benefits of prevention extend to all those who care. | | | | Date Created: | 10-28-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1071**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051830 Original UID: 172825 FIRST WORD: Stroke | |
| 363: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The percentage of Illinois adults diagnosed with diabetes rose 60 percent between 1995 and 2010, and it is projected the number of diagnosed diabetes cases will rise another 25 percent by 2020. This November, American Diabetes Month, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is encouraging everyone to learn the risk factors for diabetes and how to reduce or eliminate them. | | | | Date Created: | 11-04-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1089**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051925 Original UID: 172978 FIRST WORD: Diabetes | |
| 364: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 15 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | To protect children in day care centers and schools from pests such as cockroaches, spiders and rodents, as well as from unnecessary applications of pesticides, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding schools and day care centers they could be fined if they do not comply with the states Integrated Pest Management (IPM) regulations. State law requires public schools and licensed day care centers to file an IPM form with the Department to document how they plan to implement IPM. IPM uses a variety of non-chemical methods as well as pesticides, when needed, to reduce pest infestations and to minimize childrens exposure to pesticides. | | | | Date Created: | 11-15-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1135**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051960 Original UID: 173091 FIRST WORD: Day | |
| 365: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Make a commitment to quit smoking on Thursday, November 21, as part of the Great American Smokeout. This is a day when smokers across the nation quit smoking or make a plan to quit. | | | | Date Created: | 11-20-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1152**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051986 Original UID: 173122 FIRST WORD: Do | |
| 366: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In an effort to increase awareness of rural health-related challenges, Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed November 21, 2013 as Rural Health Day in Illinois. Many rural communities face accessibility issues, a lack of health care providers, the needs of an aging population suffering from a greater number of chronic conditions, and larger percentages of un- and underinsured citizens. While 20 percent of the U.S. population lives in rural communities, only 9 percent of physicians and 12 percent of pharmacists practice in rural communities. | | | | Date Created: | 11-21-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1157**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051991 Original UID: 173127 FIRST WORD: Improving | |
| 367: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 26 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As many families gather for Thanksgiving, the conversation often drifts toward talking about traits and characteristics that run in their family, such as eye and hair color. This year, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck encourages families to also talk about health conditions that run in the family as part of the Nations 10th annual Family Health History Day. | | | | Date Created: | 11-26-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1183**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052011 Original UID: 173147 FIRST WORD: Thanksgiving | |
| 368: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 December 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Association for State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 20 development partners, today announced the release of the National Health Security Preparedness Index (NHSPI), a new way to measure and advance the nations readiness to protect people during disasters. | | | | Date Created: | 12-04-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1200**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052052 Original UID: 173188 FIRST WORD: First | |
| 369: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 December 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the State Health Improvement Plan Implementation Coordination Council (SHIP ICC), wants you to make a video showing how your organization is transforming the health of people in your community. The SHIP ICC will select up to 10 awardees and each will receive $1,500 in grant funding from IDPH to continue their health transformation work in their community. | | | | Date Created: | 12-05-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1215**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052090 Original UID: 173228 FIRST WORD: Show | |
| 370: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 December 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department of Public Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot during Vaccinate Illinois Week, December 8-14, 2013. Vaccinate Illinois Week coincides with National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national observance established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination and encourage more people to be vaccinated during the holiday season and into the new year. | | | | Date Created: | 012-08-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1221**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052096 Original UID: 173235 FIRST WORD: A | |
| 371: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 December 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, and the chair of the Illinois Violence Prevention Task Force, recently convened the first task force meeting. In August of this year, Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation creating the six member task force to stem the epidemic of violence impacting todays youth. | | | | Date Created: | 12-17-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1258**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052487 Original UID: 173689 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 372: | | 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 | |
| 373: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Flu activity is increasing daily across the country and here in Illinois. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is urging people who have not yet received a flu vaccination this season to get one now. | | | | Date Created: | 01-08-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 22**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052536 Original UID: 173745 FIRST WORD: Flu | |
| 374: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | CHICAGO As part of the effort to improve the well-being of Illinois residents, the Governors Council on Health and Physical Fitness today hosted a kickoff event at the Gary Comer Youth Center in Chicago to encourage Illinois citizens to participate in health and fitness activities that will help them live a healthier, happier and more productive life. Interactive sessions such as Walk Across Illinois Counties Bingo, Cooking Matters demo, Are You Fitter Than A Fifth Grader and Muscle Up With The Mascots, demonstrated how residents can incorporate healthy habits into their lives. | | | | Date Created: | 01-10-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 31**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052557 Original UID: 173768 FIRST WORD: Governors | |
| 375: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The percentage of Illinois adults diagnosed with diabetes rose 60 percent between 1995 and 2010, and it is projected the number of diagnosed diabetes cases will rise another 25 percent by 2020. This November, American Diabetes Month, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is encouraging everyone to learn the risk factors for diabetes and how to reduce or eliminate them. | | | | Date Created: | 11-04-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1089**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052663 Original UID: 173878 FIRST WORD: Diabetes | |
| 376: | | 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 | |
| 377: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Officials with Illinois Governor Pat Quinns Administration today joined the Health Data Consortium (HDC) to kick off two days of activities focused on developing and sharing innovative ways to work with open health data in an effort to drive innovation and create better health outcomes in Illinois and in cities and states across the country. | | | | Date Created: | 11-08 -2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1109**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052679 Original UID: 173895 FIRST WORD: Health | |
| 378: | | 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 | |
| 379: | | 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 | |
| 380: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 July 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Violence Prevention Task Force (VPTF) will hear presentations addressing gun violence from two community advocacy groups and discuss plans to host town hall meetings at its next committee meeting. | | | | Date Created: | 07-21-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 828**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052801 Original UID: 174023 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
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