Prairie State College (PSC) will host its 9th Annual Mental Health Conference featuring keynote speaker David T. Jones.
Mental Health
‘Recovery is Possible’: National Addiction Expert Discusses Stigma, Recovery
Recovery from addiction is possible. For help, please call the free and confidential hotline (1-800-662-HELP) or visit findtreatment.gov.
How You Can Help Prevent Veteran Suicide in 2023
Last fall, I shared some good news: VA’s latest data showed meaningful downward trends in Veteran suicide counts and rates.
Homicides Drop While Opioid Overdose Deaths Continue to Break Records in Cook County
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office released preliminary statistics for cases in 2022: homicides drop, opioid deaths increased.
Extended Medicaid Coverage for Postpartum Care in Year-End Funding Bill: Rep. Robin Kelly Leads the Call
Congresswoman Robin Kelly led in issuing the statement below calling for increased investments in accessible postpartum maternal health care.
Park Forest Prepares for Season’s Highest Temperatures As Excessive Heat Warning Is Issued for Region
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued an excessive heat warning until Wednesday, June 15 at 8 p.m. with expected peak afternoon heat index values between 106 to 110 degrees. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. The Cook County Department of[Read More…]
Kirby Rehabilitation Hosting Open House at New Matteson Headquarters
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 11:00 am, Kirby Rehabilitation will have a grand opening of their new headquarters located at 600 Holiday Plaza Drive, Suite 170, Matteson, Illinois.
Rep. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Clinical Trial Diversity Act
Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), Chair of the CBC Health Braintrust, introduced the bipartisan NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act to increase the diversity of participants in all National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded trials.
Vaping of Marijuana on the Rise Among Teens
NIH’s 2019 Monitoring the Future survey finds continuing declines in prescription opioid misuse, tobacco cigarettes, and alcohol. Bethesda, MD-(ENEWSPF)- Findings from the 2019 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey demonstrate the appeal of vaping to teens, as seen in the increased prevalence of marijuana use as well as nicotine vaping. Results[Read More…]
NIMH: Release of “13 Reasons Why” Associated with Increase in Youth Suicide Rates
NIH-supported study highlights the importance of responsible portrayal of suicide by the media Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was associated with a 28.9% increase in suicide rates among U.S. youth ages 10-17 in the month (April 2017) following the shows release, after accounting for ongoing trends in[Read More…]
