Category: Population Health

IDPH issues standing order allowing pharmacists to provide PrEP without doctor’s prescription

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 23, 2025 | Population Health, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Public Health issued a standing order on Tuesday to allow Illinoisans to obtain PrEP directly from pharmacists without requiring a doctor’s prescription.

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Latino Caucus says they will fight for healthcare program for undocumented adults

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 20, 2025 | Legislature, Population Health, Top Stories | 0

The Senate co-chair of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus said Wednesday that members will fight to ensure undocumented adults and seniors can access healthcare.

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IDPH announces award opportunity to improve awareness for community health workers

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 12, 2025 | Population Health, Top Stories | 0

Illinois is seeking proposals to help develop a campaign to increase awareness for community health workers and their integration into public health, healthcare and human services organizations.

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Winnebago County’s health leader talks state-supported ‘health equity zone’ grant

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 17, 2025 | On The Record, Population Health, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Public Health earlier this month announced it would provide $232,000 to two Illinois counties for a new pilot program targeting health disparities. Of that, $118,000 will go […]

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Report: Chicago’s life expectancy rises, but disparities remain

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 19, 2024 | Population Health, Top Stories | 0

The life expectancy for Chicagoans has risen to a level higher than was seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, but disparities remain, according to a report released this week by the city’s Department of Public Health.

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