Upcoming FREE webinars for rural health clinics for IPHA members
Upcoming FREE webinars for rural health clinics for IPHA members
IPHA and the IRHA are partnering to offer 2 upcoming WEBINARS presented by Charles James of North American Healthcare Management:
Illinois awarded $29 million to fight opioid crisis
Illinois awarded $29 million to fight opioid crisis
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is receiving nearly $29 million in new federal funding to help the state fight the opioid crisis.
Gov. Rauner Vetoes Tobacco 21, Fails Illinois Youth
Gov. Rauner Vetoes Tobacco 21, Fails Illinois Youth
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed bill SB2332, a bill to raise the legal sales age of tobacco products to 21.
Community Health Worker Employer Survey
Community Health Worker Employer Survey
The purpose of this study is to examine the role of Community Health Workers in Illinois.
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation 2018 Community Grants Cycle Open
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation 2018 Community Grants Cycle Open
Each year they award grants of up to $10,000 to 10-15 Illinois non-profit organizations working in oral health care and/or education.
Input needed on the 2018 Illinois Health IT Survey
Input needed on the 2018 Illinois Health IT Survey
The Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS), the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), and the Illinois (ILHITREC) and Chicago (CHITREC) Health IT Regional Extension Centers are requesting your input about Health IT in Illinois.
Nominations Being Accepted for Public Health Awards- Deadline Extended to August 3
Nominations Being Accepted for Public Health Awards- Deadline Extended to August 3
The Awards Committee for the 77th Annual Conference is requesting nominations for this year’s public health awards. All nominations must be submitted online by August 3. The awards will be presented during the Annual Conference at the Friends of Public Health Celebration.
IPHA AmeriCorps Program Seeking Organizations to Serve as Host Sites
IPHA AmeriCorps Program Seeking Organizations to Serve as Host Sites
The IPHA AmeriCorps Program is looking for organizations to serve as host sites for an 11 month time period. Applications are due July 16!
IPHA Seeking Nominations for Public Health Awards
IPHA Seeking Nominations for Public Health Awards
The awards will be presented at the Friends of Public Health Celebration that will be held during the IPHA 77th Annual Conference on the evening of Wednesday, September 6, 2018. Deadline to submit award nominations is July 29, 2018!
Two HRSA Opioid Response Funding Opportunities Available
Two HRSA Opioid Response Funding Opportunities Available
The Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for 2 new grants to fight the opioid crisis.
Naloxone Recall—Two Lots From Hospira Recalled Due to Particulate Matter
Naloxone Recall—Two Lots From Hospira Recalled Due to Particulate Matter
The FDA is urging Naloxone carriers to check their product against a national recall list.
IPHA Legislative End of Session Report and Veto Calendars - June 1, 2018
IPHA Legislative End of Session Report and Veto Calendars - June 1, 2018
Check out the latest update from Brittan Bolin, IPHA legislative consultant.
IPHA Legislative Report - May 25, 2018
IPHA Legislative Report - May 25, 2018
Check out the latest update from Brittan Bolin, IPHA legislative consultant.
Model Health in All Policies Resolution
Model Health in All Policies Resolution
ChangeLab Solutions has made available a Model Health in All Policies Resolution specifically designed to help communities institutionalize a Health in All Policies approach.
IPHA Purchasing Consortium helps ease financial burden for healthcare providers giving immunizations to children covered by CHIP/Title XXI.
IPHA Purchasing Consortium helps ease financial burden for healthcare providers giving immunizations to children covered by CHIP/Title XXI.
The Consortium offers pediatric vaccines on a consignment basis. There is no upfront cost for participating providers to acquire vaccines for their patients who are covered by CHIP/Title XXI.
PH 3.0 Best Practices Awards
PH 3.0 Best Practices Awards
IPHA, with funding from the HRSA funded Great Lakes Public Health Training Collaborative, announces the availability of up to five $1,000 Public Health 3.0 Best Practice Awards. Recipients will be certified local health departments in Illinois who propose a project to move their agency forward in implementing the PH 3.0 framework.
State receives approval from Federal CMS of 1115 Waiver, behavioral health transformation
State receives approval from Federal CMS of 1115 Waiver, behavioral health transformation
State receives approval from Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of 1115 Waiver, behavioral health transformation
IPHA signs on in support of CDC Coalition’s FY19 request letter
IPHA signs on in support of CDC Coalition’s FY19 request letter
CDC Coalition’s FY19 request letter sent to House and Senate Labor-HHS-Education appropriations subcommittee leaders
Trauma-Free Illinois Webinar Scheduled for May 16
Trauma-Free Illinois Webinar Scheduled for May 16
The webinar is free and open to anyone with an interest in addressing trauma in Illinois and/or an interest in learning more about the IPHA Trauma-Free Illinois Initiative.
IPHA Legislative Report - April 20, 2018
IPHA Legislative Report - April 20, 2018
Check out the latest update from Brittan Bolin, IPHA legislative consultant.
Register Now! Public Health 3.0: An Illinois Workforce Development Forum
Register Now! Public Health 3.0: An Illinois Workforce Development Forum
This will be an exciting two-day event for local health department staff, hospitals, and community partners to explore how the Illinois public health system can integrate the recommendations and components from Public Health 3.0
Medicaid Benefits Open House April 23 at Adams County Health Department
Medicaid Benefits Open House April 23 at Adams County Health Department
On Monday, April 23, there will be a Medicaid Health Plan Benefits Open House at the Adams County Health Department in Quincy
2018 Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant Program | Aetna Foundation
2018 Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant Program | Aetna Foundation
The Aetna Foundation will award up to $2 million in grants for projects that address issues in the following domains: Built Environment, Community Safety, Environmental Exposures, Healthy Behaviors, and Social/Economic Factors.
Harassment Conference to be held May 15th in Edwardsville
Harassment Conference to be held May 15th in Edwardsville
Join the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and ILSHRM for a morning interactive session to help your company avoid the pitfalls of harassment and discrimination. Attorney Christi Swick will discuss the legal aspects of harassment/discrimination and lawsuit avoidance. She will then moderate the panel of HR Professionals and organizational leaders who have handled this critical issue.
Local Health Department scholarships available to attend Public Health 3.0 Workforce Development Forum
Local Health Department scholarships available to attend Public Health 3.0 Workforce Development Forum
The University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health is sponsoring scholarships to attend the Public Health 3.0 Illinois Workforce Development Forum.
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