Category: Public Health

Trump administration cuts $125 million to IDPH for infectious disease work

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 27, 2025 | Federal Government, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Public Health said Wednesday that the Trump administration is rescinding $125 million in federal funds to support its infectious disease work.

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IPHA launches playbook to help community-based organizations with billing processes

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 28, 2025 | On The Record, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois Public Health Association recently announced a playbook to help community-based organizations establish third-party processes.

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IDPH reports rise in flu cases, decline in COVID, RSV

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 4, 2025 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0

Flu activity is high in Illinois, with the Department of Public Health saying Monday there has been a "notable" increase in emergency department visits and hospital admissions.

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IDPH adds four conditions for medical cannabis treatment

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 10, 2025 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0

State health officials have added four new medical conditions to the list of conditions that can be treated with medical cannabis.

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Pediatric blood level testing among new public health laws, rules

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 6, 2025 | Legislature, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

More stringent standards for public health intervention based on blood lead levels in children are among the new public health laws and rules that took effect this month.

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