The Illinois Public Health Association joins the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
We look forward to working with you in the new year!
SHOT IN THE ARM is now available to watch via PBS streaming online. Filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy explores the cultural zeitgeist of vaccine hesitancy both in the past and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 16, is the fiftieth anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, signed into law on December 16, 1974, by President Gerald R. Ford.
Applications for the Spring 2025 Internship Program are closed.
Inspired by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) was signed into law by Governor James R. Thompson on December 6, 1979.
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Have a Plan Before Taking that First Drink.
With the holiday season in full swing, having a plan that includes a designated driver, a taxi or ride share, or an overnight stay at a friend's home just might save a life. A single drink can cause a decline in visual function, mental judgment and motor skills, resulting in driver impairment.
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an annual observance in December to remind everyone 6 months and older that there's still time to get vaccinated against flu.
You can make a one-time or establish monthly giving to help protect and promote public health in Illinois this GivingTuesday.