Looking back on the New Deal on today’s Public Health History Minute… 👀

🎧 Tune in for 60 seconds a day, all month long:
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Reduce your exposure to soil contaminants in the garden this season! 🌱

🧤 Wear gloves
🧼 Wash your hands
👟 Remove your shoes indoors
🧹 Vacuum rugs and carpets
🪟 Close the windows on windy days

True or false: Monkeys used for research were once housed in the Illinois State Capitol. 🐒🤔

🎧 Find out on today's edition of the Public Health History Minute:
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'When I said Illinois would be an oasis for women seeking reproductive care, I meant it.' -Governor JB Pritzker

🗞️ IDPH Awards $2M in Training Grants to 3 Groups to Improve Reproductive Health Services

Understand the parts of a virus and how to protect yourself. Learn this and more from @cdc_firstline.

April is the perfect time to try out new healthy recipes and explore the benefits of a balanced diet. Fuel your body with nourishing foods that support your overall well-being.

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek begins today, and to combat inequities in maternal health, IDPH is supporting a statewide birth equity initiative in Illinois hospitals.

Learn more: ilpqc.org/birthequity/

The 1933 Chicago World's Fair was memorable for more reasons than one. 💩

🎧 Hear why on today's episode of the daily Public Health History Minute:
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On today's #PHRME , ASTHO welcomes new CEO Dr. Joseph Kanter (alumni-LA). KDHE's Rebecca Adamson highlights the #NPHW focus on #preparedness & IDPH's Sameer Vohra reviews #DataModernization discussions from #HIMSS24 . ▶️discover.astho.org/3VSwa42
National Public Health Week HIMSS

Stay informed about Illinois state laws on immunizations for children and adults. Ensure you are up to date with necessary vaccines for enrollment in child care, school, or college: tinyurl.com/IDPHImmunizati….

This Alcohol Awareness Month, check in with your drinking habits to make a plan to be your best self.

🔎 Take the alcohol use assessment at cdc.gov/alcohol/CheckY…

Now, our water supply is so automatic you probably don’t even think about it. But it hasn’t always been that way. 💧

🎧 Tune in to the daily Public Health History Minute for 60 seconds a day, all month long:
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IDPH has announced updated consumption advisories for fish caught in Illinois waters. The advisories should be used as a guide to eating fish low in contaminants, which is especially important for those who are expecting and children under 15.

Read more: dph.illinois.gov/fish-advisories

Want to know the key to fitness habits? Embracing the process and staying with it. Remember, no matter how small an achievement is an achievement.

Important fish advisory update from IDPH. 'Do Not Eat' advisory issued for #FranklinCreek in #LeeCounty due to PFAS testing. Check the Fish Advisory Map for details. #FishAdvisory #IDPH

'This is Public Health' is back this week with another episode! 🎙️

Hear from Mona Van Kanegan, Chief of our Oral Health Section on the relationship between oral health and overall health. 🦷

Listen on YouTube or Spotify:
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By the 50th anniversary of the State Board of Health, life expectancy in Illinois had increased by nearly 49%. 📈

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⚠️Health warning⚠️ #Botulism -like illness linked to unauthorized Botox in LaSalle County. See the picture for additional details. Remember to choose safe treatments from licensed professionals only.