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With the assistance of local public health agencies, these essential programs and services make up Illinois' public health system, a system that forms a frontline defense against disease through preventive measures and education. Public health has provided the foundation for remarkable gains in saving lives and reducing suffering.

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In 2021, Gov. JB Pritzker signed P.A. 102-0483, which requires the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to conduct a comprehensive annual survey of Illinois residents to provide robust and statistically reliable public health data for every county, ZIP code groupings in more highly populated areas, suburban Cook County municipalities, and Chicago community areas.

30 Days of Public Health is a month-long initiative designed to raise awareness about the purpose of public health departments and how they serve communities, the profession and its many career options, and the employees who dedicate their time and …

The Illinois Public Health Community Map web feature makes information about the quality of health in communities available to the public, and highlights socioeconomic and racial/ethnic inequities that may exist. Data are presented and displayed geographically by Illinois region, county, and by sub-region and zip code for Cook County and Chicago. A …

May 6, 2024 · CHICAGO – On the eve of the anniversary marking the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) declarations put in place at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Illinois released a playbook detailing measures the state should take to prepare for future public health emergencies as well as recommendations for future administrations that may have to navigate public health crises.

Nov 30, 2023 · Healthy Illinois 2028 outlines the goals, objectives, and recommended strategies to improve the health of Illinois residents and to advance health equity specifically in the priority areas identified in the SHA: chronic disease, COVID-19 and emerging diseases, maternal and infant health, mental health and substance use disorder, and racism as a public health crisis.

Public Health & Health Care System Preparedness The IDPH Office of Preparedness and Response provides emergency response planning, training, exercise, emergency response and evaluation services to all IDPH programs, local public health departments, and the healthcare system. In support of this, OPR provides many services such as: EMT, ambulance ...

Mar 1, 2024 · CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that it is adopting updated guidance from the CDC that streamline and simplify recommendations for dealing with the range of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu and RSV. The new guidance focuses on protecting those most at risk of serious illness.