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Illinois HIV Care Connect Encourages All Young People to Take the Y.O.U.T.H. Quiz
In an effort to encourage HIV testing and treatment among Illinois youth, Illinois HIV Care Connect introduced the confidential Y.O.U.T.H. Quiz, with a version for young people living with HIV… Read more
America’s Health Rankings Health of Women and Children Report Shows Nationwide Increase in Teen Suicide and Child Mortality
Teen suicide and child mortality rates have increased sharply since the 2016 report, according to the United Health Foundation’s 2019 America’s Health Rankings® Health of Women and Children Report. The… Read more
Martinez to Continue Advocating for Mental Health Services for Children
Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) has been named to serve on the Children’s Mental Health Partnership, she announced. “Children in Illinois are suffering from mental health issues because… Read more
Community Health System Continues to Invest in Next Generation of Healthcare Providers
As the demand for primary care physicians continues to grow faster than its supply, Erie Family Health Centers continues to take a leadership role in narrowing the deficit by investing… Read more
Stroger, Jr. Hospital Receives $5M Federal Grant to Support Cancer Research
Cook County Health’s John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital is one of three Illinois health organizations to receive funding from the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). In August,… Read more
State Board Welcomes New Members to Student Advisory Council
Twenty-one high school students from across Illinois will meet for the first time as members of the Illinois State Board of Education’s 2019-20 Student Advisory Council. The council includes 11 new and 10 returning members from across… Read more
Steppenwolf Education Announces 2019-20 Apprentice Cohort and Young Adult Council
Steppenwolf Education welcomes the 2019-2020 Apprentice Cohort and Young Adult Council Class. Professional Leadership Programs (PLP) offer opportunities through Internships, Apprenticeships and Fellowships for students, graduates, and early-career professionals. The… Read more
Chicago Bar Association Teaming with CPL to Offer Legal Information
Chicago-area residents in need of free or affordable legal services are invited to attend an informational seminar being offered October 2 by the Chicago Bar Association in partnership with the… Read more
City of Chicago Announces New Scholarships for Early Childhood Educators
The City of Chicago announced 165 new scholarships will be awarded this fall to support Chicagoans interested in pursuing coursework in early care and education to earn a credential, degree,… Read more
Fuller and Leno Jr. Visit Jordan Elementary Community School
The Chicago Bears helped kick off Jordan Elementary’ s school year and their community visits with the BAM students throughout the year. Kyle Fuller and Charles Leno Jr. from the… Read more
