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IDPH Approves New Conditions for Treatment with Medical Cannabis

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

IDPH Offers Recommendations for Avoiding Respiratory Viruses as Seasonal Illnesses Increase

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IDPH’s Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard indicates that emergency department (ED) visits for Acute Respiratory Illness topped 21% in the week ending December 28, up from 17% the previous week. #health
Health

IDPH Posts 3rd Quarter 2024 Nursing Home Violations

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The four facilities listed below were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the third quarter of 2024, the most severe type of violation. #nursing
Community

IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday Safely by Taking Precautions Against Food-borne and Respiratory Illnesses

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IDPH’s Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard currently indicates low levels of seasonal respiratory illnesses such as flu, COVID-19 and RSV, but activity is expected to pick up as the weather cools and activities move indoors. #holiday
Community

IDPH Marks Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

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“Lead poisoning can cause long term harm and the sooner it is identified, the better chance we have of treating it and reversing its effects,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. #preventionweek
Health

As Respiratory Virus Season Begins, IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Protect Themselves from Seasonal Illnesses

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In addition, the CDC has created a new Respiratory Illness Data Channel that provides nationwide county specific information that would valuable for anyone planning to travel out of state. #seasonalillness
Chicago

First Illinois West Nile Virus Death of 2024 is Reported by IDPH in Lake County

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There were six deaths from WNV confirmed in the state in 2023 and an additional 119 non-fatal cases reported (although human cases are underreported). #virus
Chicago

IDPH Posts 2nd Quarter 2024 Nursing Home Violations

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The five facilities listed below were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the second quarter of 2024, the most severe type of violation. #violation
Community

IDPH Marks Pride Month

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IDPH provides a variety of programs and services to address the primary health issues and concerns of the LGBTQIA+ community... #pridemonth
Community

IDPH Reminds Illinoisans to Practice Safe Swimming Habits to Prevent Drownings and Other Water Risks

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A recent CDC study found that reviewed 20 years of data found that drowning was the number one killer nationally of children aged 1-4 years and the number two killer of children 0-17 in unintentional injury deaths. #cdc #swimming
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