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Gov. Pritzker Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis
Joined by legislators, stakeholders, and community leaders, Governor JB Pritzker declared gun violence a public health crisis and announced support for a $250 million state investment over the next three… Read more
Even mild physical activity immediately improves memory function
People who include a little yoga or tai chi in their day may be more likely to remember where they put their keys. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine… Read more
Healthcare and Clinical Professionals Urged to Increase Women of Color Representation in Clinical Trials
Women of color are severely underrepresented in clinical trials, missing out on potentially lifesaving treatment. This could also potentially lead to less inclusive and definitive research findings. As a result,… Read more
El Gob. Priztker Declara la Violencia Armada Crisis de Salud Pública
Junto con legisladores, partes interesadas y líderes comunitarios, el Gobernador JB Pritzker declaró la violencia armada una crisis de salud pública y anunció apoyo a una inversión de $250 millones… Read more
Incluso una Actividad Física Leve Mejora Inmediatamente la Función de la Memoria
La persona que incluye un poco de yoga o tai chi en su día es más probable que recuerde mejor donde puso sus llaves. Investigadores de la Universidad de California,… Read more
Se Exhorta a Profesionales Sanitarios Clínicos a Aumentar la Representación de Mujeres de Color en los Ensayos Clínicos
Las mujeres de color están severamente sub-representadas en los ensayos clínicos, por lo que se pierden un tratamiento que podría salvarles la vida. Esto también podría conducir a resultados de… Read more
Senators Fine and Villa Advocate for Mental Health Workforce
State Senators Laura Fine (D-Glenview) and Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) led a hearing of the Senate Behavioral and Mental Health Committee on Friday to listen to testimony regarding mental and… Read more
Illinois’ Family First Prevention Plan Approved by US Department of Health and Human Services
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced the approval of its Family First Title IV-E Prevention Plan by the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Children’s… Read more
CDPH Begins Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) this week began offering COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to all eligible Chicagoans. Pfizer and J&J booster doses will be offered at all CDPH… Read more
Las Senadoras Fine y Villa Abogan por la Fuerza Laboral de Salud Mental
State Senators Laura Fine (D-Glenview) and Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) led a hearing of the Senate Behavioral and Mental Health Committee on Friday to listen to testimony regarding mental and… Read more
