Farmers have one of the highest suicide rates in the U.S. of any occupation, and in rural communities, suicide rates tend to be higher than in urban areas. Mental health initiatives, like the statewide Farm Family Resource Center, aim to help.
IDPH stresses that the case is not connected to a recent outbreak in the news on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
The state’s School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard shows that coverage rates for all school-required childhood immunizations are holding steady compared to last year, and all but one of those immunizations is above the state’s 95% coverage goal to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
The ruling temporarily restores nationwide access to a drug used for most medication abortions in the U.S.
Mental health courts have proliferated across Illinois in recent decades. Now, the state has 31 courts across 25 counties.
Federal law requires the insurers to segregate that money and use it only for abortion care. Illinois’ bill would allow the state to exert greater authority over the funds.
Morning Edition Host Kimberly Schofield sat down with Jaya Kolisetty, RACES executive director, to discuss the Darkness to Light Advocacy Award and the organization’s services
In Illinois, asset limits tied to public benefits can make even modest savings risky for many people with disabilities. A bill in the state legislature aims to keep people informed about their options.
The University of Illinois says increasing prescription costs and more use of mental health services are causes.
Carle Health and Christie Clinic say the Champaign Endoscopy Center will expand access to digestive healthcare and offer colonoscopy and upper endoscopy services.
A new mental health clinic for community members opened earlier this year at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The counseling is provided by graduate students seeking to gain clinical experience.
As companies launch an array of protein-rich products and new federal dietary guidelines advise Americans to prioritize protein, nutrition experts have mixed feelings about the new emphasis on protein.
Advocates for health care providers that treat low-income and uninsured patients are pressuring state lawmakers to pass legislation they say would prevent drug manufacturers from restricting access to medications that are discounted through a federal pharmacy program.
Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state, which has laws that protect abortion.
The new head of public health in Champaign County says he’s adamant about health equity and equal access to affordable health care. Dr. Mamadou Tounkara is stepping into the role following former administrator Julie Pryde’s retirement in January after 30 years of service.