Category: Public Health

IDPH reports rise in whooping cough cases

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 3, 2024 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0

Whooping cough cases in Illinois have reached levels not seen in two decades, the state’s Department of Public Health said Monday.

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IDPH preps educational campaign ahead of potentially more ‘mild’ RSV season

by Ryan Voyles | Sep 17, 2024 | Public Health, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

The Department of Public Health said Monday it is rolling out its vaccine education campaign ahead of what one official says projects to be a more “mild” respiratory virus season.

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IDPH issues PSAs to raise awareness on rise of congenital syphilis

by Ryan Voyles | Sep 16, 2024 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Public Health recently launched a public service announcement campaign to raise awareness about the rise of congenital syphilis cases in Illinois.

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Vohra reflects on public health’s next steps

by Ryan Voyles | Sep 10, 2024 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0

After over two years on the job, Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra last week laid out steps public health needs to take to address the challenges it faces.

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State launches first PSA related to firearm restraining orders

by Ryan Voyles | Jul 26, 2024 | On The Record, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois Department of Public Health and other stakeholders on Thursday unveiled the first public service announcement to raise awareness for the state’s “red flag laws.”

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