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Illinois State Senator Cristina Castro

WEBWednesday, April 10, 2024 02:54 PM. Child labor law violations have increased by 69% since 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, leading State Senator Cristina Castro to spearhead legislation that would codify protections for child performers in Illinois. “A state with strong worker protections ought to make sure children …

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Castro passes measure to address racial disparities in maternal …

WEBSPRINGFIELD – To address disparities in maternal mortality and support new mothers, State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin) passed a measure that would give them the extra help they need in the crucial postpartum months. “Studies have shown how important postpartum care is for both the mother and the baby, and unfortunately many …

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Castro proud of measure confronting unequal maternal mortality …

WEBSPRINGFIELD – Following the release of the second Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Report by the Illinois Department of Public Health, State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin) has spearheaded a measure to reduce maternal mortality and support new mothers – especially Black mothers – throughout the state. “The vast majority of postpartum deaths …

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Op-Ed: State Budget Increase to Expand Nurse-Family Partnership …

WEBA recent report from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics found that the number of maternal deaths rose 14% nationally during the pandemic. We also know that an average of 75 Illinois women died while pregnant or within one year of pregnancy each year during 2008-2017, according to the most recent data available from The …

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Castro, Hunter proud to be part of the first state to extend full

WEBELGIN – After months of work to extend health care access to more Illinoisans, members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus are celebrating the extension of Medicaid coverage for new mothers from 60 days to 12 months postpartum.Illinois is the first state in the nation to extend coverage to ensure low-income mothers receive the support they need in the …

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Illinois State Senator Cristina Castro

WEBTuesday, March 12, 2024 07:49 PM. A new measure led by State Senator Cristina Castro to proactively address substance use disorders during pregnancy and safeguard maternal and infant health cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. “Compassion and support are crucial for upholding the health and wellbeing of all mothers and infants

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Illinois State Senator Cristina Castro

WEBWednesday, May 30, 2018 03:04 PM. SPRINGFIELD – Both the Illinois House and Senate advanced legislation sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin)yesterday to create stronger penalties for texting and driving. “Many people think texting one quick message while driving is harmless,” Castro said. “We have to get the message

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Castro partners with Hanover Township, Ascension Health to …

WEBDistrict Office: The Professional Building 164 Division Street, Suite #102 Elgin, IL 60120 847-214-8864 phone 847-214-8867 facsimile. Springfield Office:

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AMITA tour sparks conversation on behavioral health, need for …

WEBHOFFMAN ESTATES – State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin) toured the AMITA Health AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center and sat down with local health care workers to discuss some of the challenges facing local systems Monday. “I appreciated the conversations I had during my visit regarding some of the issues in our health care …

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New Castro law creates additional protections for nurses

WEBDistrict Office: 164 E. Chicago Street Suite 201 Elgin, IL 60120 847-214-8864 phone. Springfield Office: 121-C Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706 217-782-7746 phone

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Castro measure to provide housing and support to those with …

WEBSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) spearheaded a measure to create a program that will help people with serious mental illness or substance use disorders by enabling access to affordable housing and support services. “The Housing is Recovery Pilot Program will help break the cycle of institutionalization for those …

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Castro, Lopez to host Health Fair and Flu Shot Clinic

WEBDistrict Office: The Professional Building 164 Division Street, Suite #102 Elgin, IL 60120 847-214-8864 phone 847-214-8867 facsimile. Springfield Office:

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Castro spearheads measure to provide housing and other support …

WEBSPRINGFIELD – To support and protect people with serious mental illness and substance use disorders and prevent unnecessary institutionalization, State Senator Cristina Castro has introduced a measure to help people obtain affordable housing and access to recovery support services. “We need to move away from a system that …

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Illinois State Senator Cristina Castro

WEBCastro realiza dos eventos gratuitos de vacunación contra la influenza en Elgin y Hanover Township este octubre. La senadora estatal Cristina Castro trabaja con Ascension Health para realizar dos eventos gratuitos de vacunación contra la influenza este octubre y así aumentar el acceso a las vacunas contra la influenza para los …

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Castro calls for Shah’s resignation

WEBState public health department needs new leadership SPRINGFIELD – The director of Illinois’ public health agency should resign, State Senator Cristina Castro said today, pointing to new information that calls into question his priorities and his ability to lead in a crisis.. Castro (D-Elgin) is urging Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah to resign after …

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Castro announces over $180,000 coming to Elgin, Kane County to …

WEBELGIN – To foster economic growth and ensure area residents and businesses are supported in their recovery from the pandemic, Elgin and Kane County will see more than $180,000 in relief grants thanks to the support of State Senator Cristina Castro.. Through the Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery (RISE) program, …

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Illinois State Senator Cristina Castro

WEBWednesday, January 24, 2024 09:03 AM. In a unanimous decision issued Friday, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of local pension fund consolidation contained in a 2019 law sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro. “This is a victory for taxpayers and first responders across Illinois,” said Castro (D-Elgin).

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Castro, Hunter, Van Pelt call for an end to disparities and maternal

WEBSPRINGFIELD – After the second edition of the Illinois Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Report revealed that Black women die at disparately high rates due to medical causes, State Senators Cristina Castro (D-Elgin), Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) and Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) are calling for better outcomes for Black mothers. “These patterns …

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