Category: Health

State will increase COVID-19 number of testing days, sites

By Beth Hundsdorfer Community hospitals and health departments in the State will receive help from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IDEMA) to meet the health-care demand during a COVID-19 surge, by adding staff members to provide medical care and provide additional vaccines

Parental notification controversial

By Beth Hundsdorfer Governor JB Pritzker signed a law recently that ends parental notification, a requirement that doctors notify the parents of a minor seeking an abortion. “With reproductive rights under attack across the Nation, Illinois is once again establishing itself as a leader in ensuring access to health care

Social justice diet multi-dimensionally, helpful, healthy

Last of two parts The previous part is at thevoice.us/balanced-diet-with-justice-healthy-climate-one-goal What’s In A Social Justice Diet? Ray Levy Uyeda contributed the following article in YES! magazine (Journalism for People Building A Better World) Shift food policy by buying regionally “In nearly every corner of the country, it’s cheaper to purchase

Reader’s Voice: In defense of a woman’s reproductive rights

By Mary Ann Curtis,Naperville, Ill. Texas governor Greg Abbott and his bounty-hunting bully buddies are on the prowl for women, their abortion-providers and anyone who aids them. Under protection of the Texas abortion ban, State Senate Bill 8, they ran to the U.S. Supreme Court for cover and assistance. How

Kane County Vax Hub ready to help

The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) encourages eligible individuals to make appointments for their COVID-19 booster shots at the Kane Vax Hub in Batavia at KaneVax.org. Seniors who require assistance with appointments are encouraged to call the Kane Vax line at 855-452-6382. COVID-19 vaccinations are not available for children ages

State representative Barbara Hernandez receives award for health work

In recognition for her work to maintain clean air, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently received an award from the Respiratory Health Association. “The Respiratory Health Association has been fighting for better air quality and equitable health care for lung diseases for years and I am grateful for their recognition,”