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The State Announced The Start Of The Healthy Illinois Survey

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced the start of the 2024 Healthy Illinois Survey, a statewide effort to compile essential data on the current state of health and wellness and areas where public health can be improved. Under Illinois law, IDPH is required to administer an annual survey to obtain reliable data from every co

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Illinois schools authorized to keep medication on hand to treat

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IDPH warns the state to be cautious as they offer free screenings …

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State Health Plan declares racism a public health crisis

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Macoupin Co. receives grant for mental health needs in children

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Benefits and programs take effect Feb. 1

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Learn how to respond when mental health aid is needed

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Illinois Department of Public Health warns public to watch out for

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Strength training for seniors

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Mental health program and services for children

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MCPHD Hosting Spring Clinic

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Health officials caution against respiratory illness

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

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4-H Health Rocks

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Rural hospitals challenged by workforce shortages

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Quad County Home Health earned the SHPBest™ "Superior …

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How to get kids more engaged in their dental health

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The potential health benefits of pickleball

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IDOA And IDPH Monitoring H5N1 Influenza In Dairy Cattle

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Careers in Health Care

WEBThe Gillespie High School: if anyone is14 years or older by June 1 and is interested in a career in health care, consider the Junior Volunteer Program offered at …

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April is Healthy Pet Month

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