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The Health/Human Services News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published relating to health and welfare for the people of Illinois, with issues ranging from prevention, to services, programs, and health announcements.

01/04/2013 - State Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service are accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. These awards recognize individual volunteers through a statewide award program to highlight the importance of volunteerism and community service in the State of Illinois. For the first time, businesses that support service will also be recognized.
01/02/2013 - HFS and DHS Launch Enhanced Eligibility Verification Project
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced the launch of a project authorized under the State’s recent Medicaid reform act to provide enhanced annual eligibility screening of clients’ income and residency to ensure that they remain eligible for services.
12/19/2012 - Illinois Ranks #1 in Volunteer Rate Among the Country’s 10 Largest States
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is commending the state’s 2.73 million volunteers that made a difference through volunteerism last year. Illinois volunteers served nearly 360 million total hours, which is valued at $8.1 billion.
12/06/2012 - Governor Quinn Receives Seasonal Flu Shot
12/03/2012 - Illinois Expands Prescription Monitoring Program to help combat prescription drug abuse
12/01/2012 - Governor Quinn Announces $1.3 Million to Improve Healthcare in Underserved Areas of Illinois
11/29/2012 - Governor Quinn Announces Successful Community Transition for Jacksonville Developmental Center Residents
11/16/2012 - DHS names Director of Rehabilitation Services

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