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Heat exhaustion and heat stroke – an infographic

information provided by Franciscan Health LANSING, Ill. (July 12, 2018) - The signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke are similar. Here's how to tell...

Heat safety tips

information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 30, 2018) – Hot weather with high humidity is predicted for the next...

Bus ads help raise awareness of Baby Safe Haven Law

Illinois DCFS, the Save Abandoned Babies Foundation, and Pace Bus team up to save babies information provided by the Save Abandoned Babies Foundation CHICAGO, Ill. (June...

Wentworth Walgreens offers safe medication disposal kiosk

Lansing location is now one of 1,000 kiosks nationwide by Melanie Jongsma DEERFIELD, Ill. (June 11, 2018) - Walgreens today announced it has reached 1,000 safe...

Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melons

Six cases identified in Illinois information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 8, 2018) – “The Illinois Department of Public Health...

IDPH reports first mosquitoes to test positive For West Nile Virus

No human cases reported so far this year information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 30, 2018) – The Illinois Department...

Air Pollution Action Day Alert issued for Saturday, May 26

Conditions likely to continue through Memorial Day weekend information provided by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency CHICAGO, Ill. (May 25, 2018) – The Illinois Environmental Protection...

Updated Illinois sport fish consumption advisory

information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced an updated consumption advisory for...

Pendants may cause radiation exposure

IEMA informs consumers information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 15, 2018) – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is informing consumers...

Ticks and mosquitos: avoiding the diseases they spread

Lyme disease, spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, and West Nile virus are carried by ticks and mosquitos information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health SPRINGFIELD, Ill....

Synthetic cannabinoids cause two Chicago-area deaths

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 2, 2018) – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the death of a second individual who experienced severe...

IDPH issues warning about synthetic cannabinoids

Six cases of severe bleeding reported information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 27, 2018) – The Illinois Department of Public...

Walgreens now offering new shingles vaccine

Shingrix® recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for healthy adults aged 50 years and over information provided by Walgreens newsroom DEERFIELD, Ill. (March...

Valentine’s Day dangers for pets

Chocolate and flowers are both toxic information provided by North Central Veterinary Emergency Center HIGHLAND, Ind. (February 8, 2018) - As Valentine’s Day approaches, veterinarians and...

Black HIV infections cut almost in half in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 7, 2018) – In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7, 2018, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)...