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IDPH Files Emergency Rules Mandating COVID-19 Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities
This week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) filed emergency rules mandating long-term care facilities comply with infection control practices, including testing all residents and staff for COVID-19. Each… Read more
Tips to Safely Enter Phase 3 from Chicago ER Doctor
As Chicago enters Phase 3, safety is key. Harnessing medical insight coupled with the resource of mass communication, what may seem as an awkward adjustment post June 3rd may be less… Read more
June Is Recognized As Men’s Health Month
This week kicks off 2020 Men’s Health Month, an annual awareness period solely dedicated to education and activities on the health and wellness of men and boys. Communities around the… Read more
Illinois Latino COVID-19 Initiative Urges Stronger Health Response
As Illinois prepares to move into Phase 3 of its reopening plan, too many health and economic disparities remain unaddressed for the state’s communities of color. The Illinois Latino COVID-19… Read more
Junio es reconocido como el mes de la salud masculina
Esta semana comienza el Mes de la Salud de los Hombres 2020, un período de concientización anual dedicado exclusivamente a la educación y las actividades sobre la salud y el… Read more
CDPH Announces Expansion Mental Health Support
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced a package of mental health supports for Chicago residents who may be facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has… Read more
State Distributes More Than 13,000 Meals to Local Foodbanks
The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is working with the Department of Human Services and our local emergency managers to address an identified need in our communities. To date, the… Read more
CDPH Anuncia Expansión de Apoyo a la Salud Mental
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago (CDPH) anunció un paquete de apoyos de salud mental para los residentes de Chicago que pueden enfrentar desafíos debido a la pandemia COVID-19…. Read more
City, CORE Founders Update COVID-19 Testing Centers
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined co-founders of Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE), Sean Penn and Ann Lee, to provide an update on the City’s COVID-19 testing facilities, which are strategically… Read more
The Need for Normalcy
For the past several weeks, most Americans have been sitting at home, social distancing from both family and friends. But with summer drawing near, many of us are simply tired… Read more
