New! Public Health Matters Podcast
Video Podcast
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Governor Pritzker Signs Legislation Supporting Rural Healthcare Expansion, Coordination
The bills offer incentives to providers choosing to practice in rural communities and clear the path for health center mergers
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Illinois Public Health Association Celebrates National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week
LGBTQ Health Awareness Week
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Public Health Equity Marketing Research Study

Public Health Equity Marketing Research Study
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Justice Voices Episode 5: Insights from Illinois Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform

August 10, 2021
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Justice Voices Episode 4, Part 2: Violentization

August 2, 2021
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Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation Advancing LGBTQ+ Rights

Illinois Continues to be a National Leader in LGBTQ+ Rights as Gov. Acts to Expand Infertility Coverage
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Press Release: SR0301 Trauma Informed Policies Resolution

For Immediate Release
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IL HIV Action Alliance Celebrates Approval of HB 1063 – Decriminalization of HIV – in Senate Executive Committee

HB 1063 Moves Through Senate Executive Committee
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Pritzker Administration Launches Pandemic Health Navigator Program to Further Expand COVID-19 Resources and Vaccine Accessibility

New Program Launched to Provide Vaccine Education, Highlight Available Resources in Communities Across Illinois
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COVID-19 and Health Equity: Prioritizing Vaccinations by Race Raises Ethical Questions

Public Health Newswire
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NPHW 2021 : Advancing Racial Equality

NPHW 2021 : Advancing Racial Equality
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IPHA Addresses Violence Against the Asian American Community

IPHA Addresses Violence Against the Asian American Community
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Social Determinant of Medical Mistrust and Vaccine Hesitancy Amongst Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
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Social Determinant of Medical Mistrust and Vaccine Hesitancy Amongst Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
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Advocates and Legislators Introduce Bill to Decriminalize HIV in Illinois

Advocates and Legislators Introduce Bill to Decriminalize HIV in Illinois
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IPHA Statement on Governor Pritzker Signing Criminal Justice Reform Bill

IPHA Statement on Governor Pritzker Signing Criminal Justice Reform Bill
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Why Hospital's Response to Dr. Moore's Death Doesn't Cut It

Yamicia D. Connor, MD, PhD - February 19, 2021, Medscape
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IPHA Celebrates Black History Month by Recognizing African American IPHA Members

Black History Month
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New Pandemic Health Navigator Program Issues Call to Partner with Illinois Community-Based Organizations

IPHA seeks to contract with community-based organizations to recruit navigators to support State’s response to COVID-19.
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Gov. Pritzker and President Preckwinkle Announce New Statewide Network to Deploy Computer Devices for Low-Income Residents Across the State

To Enhance Digital Access for Low-Income Families, Governor Issues Call to Action to Public/Private Sectors to Donate Used Equipment to be Refurbished for Illinois Families
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HHS Announces New Initiative with American Heart Association to Address Hypertension among Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations

Three-year $32M Initiative Addresses Condition Associated with Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
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Healing Illinois announces nearly $4.5 million in awards for racial healing efforts across the state - IPHA is one of the grantees!

Illinois Dept. of Human Services and The Chicago Community Trust partner to award funds to 179 nonprofit organizations
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The Health Equity Section aim to increase awareness about health disparities gaps, and promotes the formulation of public health strategies, policies and research that improve access to a healthy living and quality of life. The section fosters the enhancement of data that recognizes emerging concerning trends and successful outcomes through the utilization of a broad range of communication and health education strategies.
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IPHA Launches New Development Program
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New Grant Increases Training Programs for Community Health Workers
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A Message from the Executive Director - January 17, 2023
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Illinois Public Health Association Awarded $500,000 in the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Omnibus Appropriations Act
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IPHA Policy and Legislative Committee