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Governor Pritzker Announces $25 Million Investment in Epic Medical

Silence DoGood - March 28, 2025

“Illinois is one of the best places in the world for manufacturing companies to operate, and we are thrilled to welcome Epic Medical to Pekin,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #medical

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Trump Administration Slashes Pledged Funding that Would Protect Illinoisans from Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Silence DoGood - March 26, 2025

The termination pulls back $125 million in funding for IDPH and 97 local public health departments, which had been allocated by IDPH for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Disease (ELC) program and other uses. #funding

Community

New Water Jet Therapy Provides Relief for Men with Enlarged Prostates

Silence DoGood - March 20, 2025

University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is one of the first in the area to offer Aquablation, a minimally invasive, robot-assisted treatment that uses high-pressure water jets to remove excess prostate tissue. #prostate

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New Bill Aims to Ease Vaccine Requirements for Older College Students

Silence DoGood - March 10, 2025

DeLuca introduced the bill after hearing concerns from constituents about the challenges older students face when trying to provide vaccine documentation. #vaccines

Chicago

Trump DOJ Dismisses EMTALA Lawsuit, Leaves Pregnant Patients to Die

Silence DoGood - March 5, 2025

By ending this case, the Trump administration is signaling it will not uphold the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a nearly 40-year-old law protecting pregnant patients’ rights to life-saving abortion care. #abortion

Chicago

Chicago Teachers Union Kicks Off Black History Month with Blood Drive & Panel on Sickle Cell Disease and Mental Health

Silence DoGood - February 6, 2025

his year’s blood drive and panel discussion will focus on sickle cell disease—an illness that disproportionately affects Black Americans—and the crucial role African American blood donors play in saving lives. #health

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OpEd: Bipartisan Healthcare Reform Can Enhance Patient Safety and Outcomes Through Face-to-Face Pharmacist Guidance and Medication Synchronization

Jason Kaisar, R.Ph. / Owner at Beck's Drugs Oxygen and Medical Equipment - February 5, 2025

Face-to-face pharmacist interactions can bridge this gap by ensuring that patients receive tailored, easy-to-understand instructions about their medications. #healthcare

Community

Commissioner Bill Lowry Launches Initiative for Free Cancer Screenings in Cook County

Silence DoGood - February 2, 2025

The Birthday Health Screening Program encourages eligible residents to schedule their screenings during their birthday month at any Cook County hospital or clinic. #cancer

Health

IDOI Announces Upcoming January 15th Open Enrollment Deadline for the Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace

Silence DoGood - January 13, 2025

"There is still time to access free enrollment assistance and to sign up for a quality, affordable plan that has the protections provided by the Affordable Care Act, such as covering pre-existing conditions and offering free preventative and wellness services.” #insurance

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IDPH Approves New Conditions for Treatment with Medical Cannabis

Silence DoGood - January 9, 2025

The Director considers available scientific analysis and medical literature to determine whether medical cannabis would be an appropriate treatment for each condition. #health

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