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Recent News About Illinois Department of Public Health
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Illinois public health department relocates regional office to improve operations
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced the relocation of its Bellwood Regional Office to Westchester. The move is part of an initiative to enhance operational efficiency. The office, now known as the Westchester Regional Office, is situated at 3 Westbrook Corporate Center, 3rd Floor, Westchester, IL 60154. The new contact number for the office is (708) 409-8810.
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Illinois reports decline in respiratory viruses; vigilance advised
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported a decline in the spread of respiratory viruses across the state. The state's overall respiratory illness level has decreased from Low to Minimal, according to the latest CDC data. As of January 27, COVID-19 hospitalizations are at a Low level on the CDC COVID Data Tracker. Additionally, the number of counties at Medium level for COVID-19 hospitalizations has decreased to 10 from 11 the previous week. No counties remain at High level, down from six.
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Illinois promotes heart health month with focus on women
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is marking National Wear Red Day on February 2, as well as Heart Health Month throughout February, by promoting education and action regarding cardiovascular disease. The department encourages residents to take advantage of programs focusing on cardiac health, such as the Illinois WISEWOMAN Program.
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Illinois launches radio PSAs for Heart Health Month
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released a series of public service announcements for radio stations across Illinois to commemorate Heart Health Month in February. These announcements aim to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and provide information on reducing associated risks.