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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 4h
Pritzker, reproductive groups slam effort to attack shield laws
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Pritzker, reproductive groups slam effort to attack shield laws | Health News Illinois
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 4h
UChicago Medicine plans $328 million laboratory on Chicago’s south side
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UChicago Medicine plans $328 million laboratory on Chicago’s south side | Health News Illinois
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 6h
Russia says no plague found in contacts of Siberian lab worker who died
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 6h
Union members gain free access to new health center in Illinois | Dealroom.co
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 6h
District 186 Superintendent says about 180 students have not submitted immunization records
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District 186 Superintendent says about 180 students have not submitted immunization records
Clear skies. Low around 55F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 6h
Block Club Chicago’s Free South Side Health & Wellness Fest Is Coming to Chatham
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 7h
Helping Area Schools Prepare for Universal Mental Health Screening
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Helping Area Schools Prepare for Universal Mental Health Screening
Beginning in the 2027–28 school year, Illinois school districts must offer mental health screening at least once a year to students in grades 3–12. For schools, preparing involves more than selecting...
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 7h
Lawmakers and deputy governor discuss West Suburban hospital’s future in meeting that’s short on details
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Lawmakers and deputy governor discuss West Suburban hospital’s future in meeting that’s short on details
Last month the owners of West Suburban Medical Center reached a settlement agreement that’s expected to result in a sale of the hospital to Insight Health Systems.
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 7h
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lost 80 pounds with help from GLP-1 medications. What are they?
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lost 80 pounds with help from GLP-1 medications. What are they?
GLP-1s can help treat conditions besides diabetes and obesity, but the so-called ‘weight loss’ drug also has risks.
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 8h
Rubio calls on Russia to be more transparent about plague lab worker's death in Siberia
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Rubio calls on Russia to be more transparent about plague lab worker's death in Siberia
The World Health Organization says public risks are low after a plague center worker's death, but Marco Rubio says Moscow should "share more information with the world."
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 11h
My Turn | Protecting Illinois’ water starts before it reaches the tap
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My Turn | Protecting Illinois’ water starts before it reaches the tap
"Residents can help by using lawn chemicals sparingly, keeping grass clippings out of storm drains, taking unused medications to local take-back sites, and properly disposing of paints and oils," writes
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 11h
Rep. Kelly and Rep. Latimer Introduce Food Access in Community Health Centers Act of 2026
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 11h
Union nurses reinstated at Prime hospitals in Illinois and Maine
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Union nurses reinstated at Prime hospitals in Illinois and Maine
Four formerly suspended registered nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Ill. and one formerly terminated nurse at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, have been reinstated...
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 12h
Residents of Sangamon and Menard Counties Asked for Feedback on Community’s Health Needs
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Residents of Sangamon and Menard Counties Asked for Feedback on Community’s Health Needs
Springfield Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. John's Hospital and the Sangamon County Health Department are conducting the Community Health Survey this month.
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 12h
Everyone is talking about ferritin levels. How much does it really matter for your health?
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 23h
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak is the country's largest in three decades
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
What to know about pneumonic plague after woman in Russia dies from mysterious illness
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Here's exactly how often to eat fish to support brain health, according to a dietitian
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
CDPH expands CARE program hours, adds to workforce
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CDPH expands CARE program hours, adds to workforce | Health News Illinois
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Roseland hospital to suspend obstetric, gynecology services
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Roseland hospital to suspend obstetric, gynecology services | Health News Illinois
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
State finds chronic homelessness persists, calls for further health collaborations
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State finds chronic homelessness persists, calls for further health collaborations | Health News Illinois
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
University of Illinois Chicago affected by ransomware attack on medical school
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University of Illinois Chicago affected by ransomware attack on medical school
A ransomware attack that affected the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine resulted in the theft of some information from its servers.
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague as 200 enter medical observation
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Study: IL lawyers report mental health challenges, substance abuse, suicide ideation
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Study: IL lawyers report mental health challenges, substance abuse, suicide ideation - Capitol City Now
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) - For many lawyers, the effects of the job can include declining mental health, substance abuse, problem gambling, suicide ideation, and even declining cognitive skills. These are the...
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Is it healthy to eat nuts every day? Yes, if you avoid these 3 things, dietitians say
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Here's how many whole grains to eat in a day to boost heart health
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The 4 biggest red flags to look for in your family medical history
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Shingles plummets among younger adults but is mysteriously rising in another group
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Cyclospora found at Mexican farm linked to lettuce outbreak, FDA says
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
When teens get colorectal cancer, it's often an aggressive form of the disease
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Roseland hospital closing labor and delivery unit, leaving patients with fewer options on the South Side
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Roseland hospital closing labor and delivery unit, leaving patients with fewer options on the South Side
Leaders of the Far South Side hospital did not make the decision to suspend the services “by choice,” hospital President and CEO Tim Egan said in a statement Friday.
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Mikaitis talks community outreach, collaborations to mitigate challenges of upcoming Medicaid changes
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Mikaitis talks community outreach, collaborations to mitigate challenges of upcoming Medicaid changes | Health News Illinois
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
When should I get the flu shot? What experts say is the ideal time to protect yourself
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Illinois residents who purchased generic drugs could be eligible for a payout
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
New Ad Sounds Alarm on Wisconsin's Healthcare Affordability Crisis
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New Ad Sounds Alarm on Wisconsin’s Healthcare Affordability Crisis - WMC Wisconsin's Chamber
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, through its affiliate, the WMC Issues Mobilization Council, is sounding the alarm on Wisconsin’s rapidly
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Rockford summit tackles rural health worker crisis - Freeport Journal-Standard
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Amanda Peet reveals first ‘weird' sign of breast cancer. It wasn't a lump
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Illinois Leaders Address Rural Healthcare Challenges at Inaugural Summit - Yahoo
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Illinois Leaders Address Rural Healthcare Challenges at Inaugural Summit
State and national healthcare leaders gathered in Rockford, Illinois, for an inaugural summit to discuss critical issues facing rural healthcare facilities. The primary focus was on recruiting and ret...
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Roseland Community Hospital set to close its labor and delivery unit
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Roseland Community Hospital set to close its labor and delivery unit
In 30 days, women will no longer be giving birth at Roseland Community Hospital, and the head of the OB/GYN department is devastated for her coworkers and patients.
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Rockford sees six student suicides in a 14-day span during September
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Rockford sees six student suicides in a 14-day span during September
Six young people under age 20 died by suicide in the Rockford area over a 14-day period in September, prompting local advocates to emphasize the importance of mental health resources.
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Briel, Bishop talk healthcare, data centers at Ottawa forum - Shaw Local
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Briel, Bishop talk healthcare, data centers at Ottawa forum
Affordability, healthcare and data centers took center stage during a debate Tuesday evening between the two candidates for Illinois’ 76th House District.
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Sinai Chicago partners with ElixirTrials to expand clinical trials
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Advocate breaks ground on $99 million cancer center in Park Ridge
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Advocate breaks ground on $99 million cancer center in Park Ridge | Health News Illinois
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
American Cancer Society's volunteer lobbyists - Capitol City Now
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American Cancer Society’s volunteer lobbyists - Capitol City Now
Tip: Have a personal story lawmakers will remember.
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Briel, Bishop talk healthcare, data centers at Ottawa forum
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Briel, Bishop talk healthcare, data centers at Ottawa forum
Affordability, healthcare and data centers took center stage during a debate Tuesday evening between the two candidates for Illinois’ 76th House District.
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Carol J. Williams and Patrick Shaw: We tested indoor air in Chicago homes. Illinois should pay attention.
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Carol J. Williams and Patrick Shaw: We tested indoor air in Chicago homes. Illinois should pay attention.
Many residents knew carbon monoxide could be dangerous at high levels. But far fewer knew about the health risks posed by nitrogen dioxide.
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
9 best fruits to help reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease risk
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Healthcare summit explores ways to recruit doctors to rural Illinois communities
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Healthcare summit explores ways to recruit doctors to rural Illinois communities
Health care authorities from across the state and nation assembled ...
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Rosalind Franklin receives $2.3 million to study social disruption impact on adolescent mental health
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Rosalind Franklin receives $2.3 million to study social disruption impact on adolescent mental health | Health News Illinois
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IL Health Network @ilhealthnetwork.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
State launches 10-year plan to improve seniors’ lives
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