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Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Address Food Deserts Across Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 850, which establishes the Illinois Grocery Initiative – a multi-pronged policy designed to address food deserts across the state. It will support existing grocers… Read more
Cook County Cooling Centers Open During Excessive Heat
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Cook County between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. this week with heat indexes between 110 – 115 degrees expected…. Read more
Sinai Chicago, Chicago Family Health Center, and Lawndale Christian Health Center Selected to Receive Funding from Bank of America to Improve Health Outcomes in Communities of Color
Chicago community health organizations Sinai Chicago, Chicago Family Health Center, and Lawndale Christian Health Center are among more than 100 community-based organizations (CBOs) in 11 cities chosen to participate in… Read more
El Vicegobernador Stratton presidirá el nuevo grupo de trabajo centrado en la curación para abordar el trauma en las comunidades
La vicegobernadora Juliana Stratton celebra el recién firmado Proyecto de Ley Senatorial 646 que crea el Grupo de Trabajo Centrado en la Sanación, firmado por el Gobernador JB Pritzker. El… Read more
El Gobernador JB Pritzker Firma una Legislación Para Atender los Desiertos Alimentarios en Illinois
El Gobernador JB Pritzker firmó el Proyecto 850 del Senado que establece la Iniciativa de Comestibles de Illinois, política de múltiples frentes diseñada para abordar los desiertos alimentarios en todo… Read more
Centros de Enfriamiento del Condado de Cook que Abren Durante el Tiempo de Calor Excesivo
El Servicio Nacional del Tiempo ha expedido una advertencia de calor excesivo para el Condado de Cook entre las 11 a.m. y las 9 p.m. esta semana con índices de… Read more
Sinai Chicago, Chicago Family Health Center y Lawndale Christian Health Center Escogidos para Recibir Fondos del Bank of America para Mejorar los Resultados de Salud en Comunidades de Color
Las organizaciones de salud comunitaria de Chicago, Sinai Chicago, Chicago Family Health Center y Lawndale Christian Health Center están entre más de 100 organizaciones comunitarias (CBOs) en 11 ciudades, escogidas… Read more
Cook County Officials Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Provident Hospital of Cook County
On August 10, Cook County leaders joined community members, patients and past and current staff to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Provident Hospital being a part of Cook County Health…. Read more
Aquino Law Removes Barriers to Licensing for International Health Care Professionals
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Omar Aquino expanding licensing opportunities and procedures for internationally trained and licensed health care professionals was signed into law Friday. “The demand for qualified health… Read more
One in 1,000 Chicagoans was a victim of gun violence citywide in 2022
Shootings in Chicago were 32 percent higher in 2022 than they were in 2019, with 3,464 total Chicagoans suffering as victims of gun violence, according to a new analysis from… Read more
