Congresswoman Robin Kelly led in issuing the statement below calling for increased investments in accessible postpartum maternal health care.
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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
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Vaping of Marijuana on the Rise Among Teens
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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…]
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