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IDPH AND WEBMD TO ENHANCE PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT SYSTEM

CHICAGO – February 13, 2013.
The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced that it has teamed with Medscape from WebMD, the leading source of information for health care professionals, to communicate urgent public health messages to healthcare providers in Illinois.

NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY

CHICAGO – February 7, 2013.
In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Illinois Department of Public Health is hosting several events through its Center for Minority Health Services encouraging HIV testing, and providing education and resources about the disease in black communities statewide.

AMERICAN HEART MONTH AND NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY

SPRINGFIELD – January 31, 2013.
To celebrate American Heart Month this February, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is asking Illinoisans, “Do you know the signs of a heart attack and how to reduce your risk?”

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT FOR 6TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS

SPRINGFIELD – January 24, 2013.
Although we’re just over half way through the current school year, it is not too early for parents to start making appointments to meet next year’s student immunization requirements.

IDPH DIRECTOR WARNS OF A SEVERE FLU SEASON

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SPRINGFIELD – January 11, 2013.
As with much of the country, Illinois is experiencing a severe flu season with many people becoming sick and more hospitalizations and deaths being reported than in previous years.

HIGH LEVELS OF FLU IN ILLINOIS

SPRINGFIELD – January 9, 2013.
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck advises the public on the current flu situation in Illinois.

http://www.flu.gov/stay-connected/vaccinelocator_2011.html

Thanks from the Bottom of Our Lungs

THANKS FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR LUNGS

SPRINGFIELD – December 28, 2012. The Illinois Department of Public Health would like to say, "Thanks from the bottom of our lungs" as it celebrates the 5th anniversary of the Smoke-Free Illinois Act.