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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.

09/08/2014 - Illinois Department of Public Health Watching for Possible Outbreaks of Circulating Virus
SPRINGFIELD – Several hospitals in Illinois and Missouri have recently reported clusters of severe respiratory illness in community members, especially children. Testing of some cases by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified an enterovirus, EV-D68. While there are more than 100 types of enteroviruses, which are very common viruses of respiratory illness, EV-D68 is less common.
09/05/2014 - HFS to collect $16.3 million from IL hospitals to reduce potentially preventable readmissions
SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced Friday it will begin collecting $16.3 million in penalties from 82 Illinois hospitals in an effort to lower the number of potentially preventable readmissions (PPR) and keep patients healthier.
08/27/2014 - Governor Quinn Announces Major State Investment to Establish McLean County Mental Health Crisis Services
BLOOMINGTON – Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $700,000 state investment to establish mental health crisis services in McLean County. The investment will help Chestnut Health Systems establish a mental health crisis residential program and a medical detoxification program, both of which address critical needs in McLean County. Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to protecting and improving the health of the people of Illinois.
08/25/2014 - Governor Quinn urges residents to take special precautions during extreme heat
08/19/2014 - IDHS/DRS helps more than 5,000 individuals with disabilities find jobs
08/19/2014 - Governor Quinn Signs Law to Help Prevent Concussions Among High School Athletes
08/08/2014 - Governor Quinn Opens New Heartland Community Health Clinic Building in Peoria
07/31/2014 - Governor Quinn Signs Law to Expand Health and Wellness Services in Communities Across Illinois

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