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It's time to stop downsizing health care, the Pentagon …

WEBWhen Matt and Helen Perry first met in 2010, he had been a U.S. Marine long enough to form two strong opinions. He didn't like the U.S. Army, and he didn't like officers — …

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Immigrant advocates tout new report showing benefits of state …

WEBImmigrant rights advocates on Friday continued to push for one of their top budget priorities: full funding for state-run health care programs that benefit noncitizens, regardless of …

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Healthcare advocates say Illinois Medicaid expansion to …

WEBUnder a new Medicaid expansion program in Illinois, qualifying undocumented immigrant adults age 42 and up can now apply for health coverage. Luvia Quiñones, the senior …

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Why homeless people are losing health coverage in Medicaid mix …

WEBEvans is one of about 130,000 Montanans who have lost Medicaid coverage as the state re-evaluates everyone's eligibility following a federally-mandated pause in disenrollment …

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After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical …

WEBEven before the wars ended the Pentagon activated a plan to tame massive health care costs by pushing military medical care into the private sector, especially for family …

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Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, says …

WEBA federal appeals court ruled in favor of transgender patients in North Carolina and West Virginia on Monday. Advocates say it's a huge victory, especially since bills restricting …

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WEBBut she says there are still things you can do and should do to protect your health. Dr. Sharon Malone has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years, and she has a …

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Healthcare advocates call on Gov. Pritzker to end suspension of …

WEBA Chicago native, Maria earned a Master's Degree in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield . Maria is a 2022-2023 corps member for Report for …

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The U.S. may be missing human cases of bird flu, scientists say

WEBThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is ordering dairy producers to test cows that produce milk for infections from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) before the …

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How Can Communities Give 'Trauma Informed' Care

WEBAn emerging health care approach factors in the lasting effects of trauma. In 2016, the Winnebago County Health Department asked the community about top health concerns …

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Former anti-vaxxer addresses infectious disease conference in …

WEBA few years ago, Heather Simpson refused to get any vaccines for her child. Now, she's a pro-vaccine advocate, touring the country to explain her transformation and how she …

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Walmart says it will close its 51 health centers and virtual care

WEBWalmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service after struggling to find success with the offerings, the U.S. retailer said Tuesday. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based …

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Rep. Underwood & U.S. Surgeon General lead student mental …

WEBTwo Neuqua Valley students died by suicide this school year. Students talked about mental health awareness clubs and programs that helped them process their grief. But many …

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A healthcare advocate calls Gov. Pritzker’s suspension of Medicaid

WEBA Chicago native, Maria earned a Master's Degree in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield . Maria is a 2022-2023 corps member for Report for …

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This Week In Illinois History: Army Abandons Massive Hospital …

WEBSeptember 20, 1946, saw the end of the Mayo General Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois. This massive, sprawling complex occupied 99 buildings across 155 acres and was one of 60 …

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Widespread PFAS contamination detected in Rockford area's …

WEBMultiple wells with PFAS levels above the statewide health advisory for those substances have been found in southeast Rockford. The Winnebago County Health Department, in …

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Rockford initiative is continuing to use art to help spread health

WEBA Rockford health literacy initiative that uses art to help spread its message is once again taking part in this year’s Spring ArtScene. This biannual art walk takes place April 19 …

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An NIU program seeks to address a shortage of school …

WEBA Chicago native, Maria earned a Master's Degree in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield . Maria is a 2022-2023 corps member for Report for …

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Judge plans to dismiss landmark Illinois prison mental health …

WEBA federal judge has signaled his intent to dismiss a massive civil rights lawsuit pending since 2007 against the Illinois Department of Corrections seeking significant …

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