Cook County public health officials cite measles cases and strongly urge residents to get vaccinated against measles if they haven’t already.
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Congresswoman Kelly Celebrates House Passage of Critical Health Priorities
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) celebrated the passage of critical health priorities in the House of Representatives.
Village Sponsors Tour of the Climate Action Museum in Chicago
The Village of Park Forest Sustainability Office is coordinating a visit to the Climate Action Museum in Chicago on Saturday, March 2.
COVID-19 Uptick: Village Offers Free COVID Testing
The Cook County Dept. of Public Health warns residents of the increasing risk of COVID-19 amid the current uptick in COVID-19.
PREEMIE Act for Improved Pregnancy Outcomes Passes U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 3226, the PREEMIE Act, to enhance pregnancy outcomes and infant health.
Legislation Introduced to Ban Dangerous Water Beads Marketed to Kids
In a move to protect children from injuries from water beads, legislators introduced legislation banning them being marketed to children.
40 States Now Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage
Missouri has gained approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage.
Cook County Abolishing $281.3M in Medical Debt Underscores a Crisis.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the success of the Cook County Medical Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI).
Sustainability Coordinator Offers Advice on Having an Eco-Friendly Holiday
Carrie Malfeo, our Sustainability Coordinator, presented tips on having an eco-friendly holiday and reducing waste during the holiday season.
National Legislators Offer Bipartisan, Bicameral Medical Nutrition Therapy Act
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the bipartisan Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023.