IPHA Follows IDPH’s Lead with ‘Infant at Work’ Program
IPHA Follows IDPH’s Lead with ‘Infant at Work’ Program
In May, IDPH announced its “Infant at Work” pilot program, which allows parents of infants to bring their child with them to work.
Illinois Department of Public Health Heat Safety Tips
Illinois Department of Public Health Heat Safety Tips
With hot weather with high humidity forecasted for the next several days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D. is reminding people about the importance of staying cool in order to avoid heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
State of Illinois Opioid Action Plan Discussion: October 12
State of Illinois Opioid Action Plan Discussion: October 12
Share your feedback on the plan and next steps for implementation
First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported
First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported
SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2017. Madison County Health Department staff collected mosquitoes testing positive on May 22-23, 2017 in Godfrey.
IDPH releases Health Disparities Report
IDPH releases Health Disparities Report
View IDPH's first Health Disparities Report, a collaboration between the Center for Minority Health Services and the Office of Policy, Planning and Statistics
NPHW Program Spotlight: Immunization Billing Project
NPHW Program Spotlight: Immunization Billing Project
In celebration of National Public Health Week, we are highlighting our Immunization Billing Project and the project's accomplishments.
IDPH MEMO: Change in Animal Rabies Testing
IDPH MEMO: Change in Animal Rabies Testing
The Illinois Department of Agriculture notified IDPH late last week that their Galesburg animal laboratory will no longer do animal rabies testing as of Wednesday, December 20.
Welcome: Chinyere Alu, IDPH Division Chief of Patient Safety and Quality in OPPS
Welcome: Chinyere Alu, IDPH Division Chief of Patient Safety and Quality in OPPS
Please see the message below from IDPH regarding the newe Division Chief of Patient Safety and Quality in OPPS.
IDPH Launches PrEP 4 Illinois Website
IDPH Launches PrEP 4 Illinois Website
IDPH launches its new and improved IDPH Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) access and assistance website
Webinar: Changes to Child Health Examination Code (77 IAC 665)
Webinar: Changes to Child Health Examination Code (77 IAC 665)
IDPH announcement of webinar to discuss changes to the Child Health Examination Code (77 IAC 665) pertaining to immunizations.
Archived Webinar: VFC Changes for CHIP
Archived Webinar: VFC Changes for CHIP
View the slides and recorded webinar for VFC program changes for CHIP
CDC Awards $16 Million to States and Territories to Fight Zika
CDC Awards $16 Million to States and Territories to Fight Zika
Funding provided for states and territories to respond to the emerging threat, quickly identify cases of microcephaly and other adverse birth outcomes linked to Zika, and refer infants and families to services
