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New Year, New You Diet Tips from a Registered Dietician
Last year, nearly half of all U.S. adults went on a New Year diet and that trend is set to rise. However, many are left unsure how to properly diet… Read more
HFS to Increase Funding for Planned Parenthood to Protect Reproductive Healthcare Access Across Illinois
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is investing $4 million in Medicaid family planning programming. The funding will go towards critical services that many Illinoisans rely on,… Read more
Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs ‘Fair Recovery’ Executive Order
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order which prohibits the sale of City-administered medical debt owed by individuals to private entities and sets clear standards for transparent and stable debt… Read more
Cook County Public Health to Host Employee Wellness Webinar
Join Cook County Public Health (CDPH) to explore what burnout is, how it impacts employee wellness, and the ways organizations can address burnout while actively promoting a healthier and more… Read more
HFS Aumentará los Fondos para Planned Parenthood con el Fin de Proteger el Acceso a la Atención de Salud Reproductiva en Todo Illinois
El Departamento de Servicios Familiares y de Salud (HFS) está invirtiendo $4 millones en programación de planeación familiar. Los fondos irán hacia servicios críticos en los que muchos residentes de… Read more
El Alcalde Brandon Johnson Firma la Orden Ejecutiva de “Recuperación Justa”.
El Alcalde Brandon Johnson firmó una orden ejecutiva que prohíbe la venta de deudas médicas administradas por la ciudad por personas a entidades privadas y fija claras normas para las… Read more
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
By: Ashmar Mandou Making New Year’s resolutions is a yearly tradition for many people. Yet, some of us fall short of reaching our goals. There are a few tips to… Read more
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $100,000 in Missing Money to Illinois Food Pantries
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is returning $100,000 in missing money to food pantries throughout the state. Each December, Frerichs’ office focuses on returning money through the ICash program to nonprofit… Read more
Family Connects Chicago Helps New Chicago Parents Feel Supported
This summer marked the 5th anniversary of Family Connects Chicago (FCC), which provides a free nurse visit to Chicago families who have recently welcomed a baby. Family Connects Chicago was… Read more
Dillon’s Law Prepares Communities to Act on Allergic Reactions Beginning in New Year
According to the Food Allergy Research & Education organization, 33 million Americans have a food allergy, with the most common allergies including milk, tree nuts, shellfish and peanuts. To help… Read more
