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Task force targets nursing home violence in report
CHICAGO (AP) — A sweeping overhaul of the state’s long-term care system is needed to address violence stemming from a “toxic” mix of frail elderly and younger mentally ill residents in Illinois nursing homes, a government task force said Friday. Gov.
Waterless urinals installed at City Hall stink, being replaced
CHICAGO — There’s been a stench coming from the second floor of City Hall — and it has nothing to do with the steady stream of Chicago aldermen convicted on…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers consumer tips for safe disposal of prescription drugs
Simple steps can keep public water supplies drug-free Across the nation, people believe prescription and over-the-counter drugs should be banned from U.S. wastewater systems. Judging by growing efforts, the day…
State public health director announces $3.1 million to reduce obesity and smoking in Illinois
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to improve public health SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Damon T. Arnold, director, Illinois Department of Public Health, today announced Illinois is receiving approximately $3.1 million…
McHenry County health deptartment plans cardiovascular screening event
To recognize February as American Heart Month, the McHenry County Department of Health is offering a cardiovascular screening Feb. 18. The screening will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at…
State Health Department warns consumers of Salmonella contamination; Salami and sausage products implicated
Illinois Department of Public Health officials are warning consumers about Salmonella after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced Daniele International Inc. is recalling…
McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Product Recall of Tylenol, Other Over-The-Counter Products
In consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., is voluntarily recalling certain lots of OTC products in the Americas, the United…
Free Emergency Preparedness Guide Helps Public Health Professionals Provide Aid to Migrant Farm Workers
National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago and the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) released a unique guide today that outlines steps for aiding migrant and seasonal…
State Public Health Director Warns H1N1 Flu Still Causing Illness, Hospitalizations and Deaths
Federal, State and Local Public Health Officials Kick Off National Influenza Vaccination Week Recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold today was…
State Public Health Assistant Director Appointed; High-level Policy and Education Leader Teresa Garate Tapped to Help Keep Illinoisans Healthy
Gov. Pat Quinn recently named Teresa Garate as the Illinois Department of Public Health Assistant Director. Garate is a distinguished educator and policy leader who works extensively with community partners…