In the United States, over 48,000 people die from gun violence injuries annually. In Illinois, Firearm Restraining Orders can be a life-saving tool in preventing some gun violence by removing potentially dangerous firearm access when someone is in crisis. We’re proud to unveil a new PSA in Illinois with our partners Ad Council and Brady: United Against Gun Violence, raising awareness of these interventions. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ej4NcnEk
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Wellness and Fitness Services
Springfield, IL 13,445 followers
Protecting health, improving lives.
About us
The mission of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is to protect the health and wellness of the people in Illinois through the prevention, health promotion regulation, and the control of disease and injury. In partnership with other state agencies, IDPH has over 200 programs which affect the lives and wellbeing of every resident and visitor in Illinois. IDPH promotes healthy living through education, science-based practice and by encouraging disease prevention and control. First organized in 1877, IDPH is one of the state’s oldest agencies with an annual budget of approximately $500 million, with headquarters in Springfield and Chicago and with seven regional offices, three laboratories and approximately 1,100 employees. Each office operates and supports many ongoing programs and is prepared to respond to emergency situations as they arise. Through a diversity of programs and services, IDPH touches virtually every age, aspect and stage of an individual's life and makes Illinois a safer and healthier place to live. These programs and services include: •Childhood immunization •Food, water and drug testing •Hospital and nursing home licensure •Infectious disease control •Chronic disease control •Vital records •Health statistics collection and evaluation •Newborn screenings for genetic disorders •Women’s health promotion •Emergency management system licensure •Emergency Preparedness •Workforce development Although IDPH is a centralized state health department, there are seven Regional Health Offices that assist in supporting the network of 96 certified Local Health Departments, 102 counties, and communities throughout the state. Through the Regional Health Offices, IDPH is able to in effect decentralize regulatory functions and mobilize technical assets to improve the health of Illinoisans.
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http://www.dph.illinois.gov
External link for Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
- Industry
- Wellness and Fitness Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Springfield, IL
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1877
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535 W. Jefferson St.
Springfield, IL 62761, US
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69 W. Washington St.
35th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602, US
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401 S. Clinton St.
Chicago, IL 60607, US
Employees at Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Updates
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Thanks to Chicago Department of Public Health for having Director Vohra on the latest episode of the Healthy Chicago Podcast! Tune in on your preferred platform: 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3YeG6WV 🎧 Apple: https://apple.co/4cXZM5O 🎧 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gh5DSDYB
On a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, Commissioner Olusimbo Ige is joined by Director of Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Sameer Vohra and Chief Administrative Officer for Operations & Development at Cook County Health Craig Williams to discuss the collaborative process that initiated the recent containment of a measles outbreak in Chicago. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3YeG6WV Apple: https://apple.co/4cXZM5O YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gh5DSDYB For guidance on measles, MMR vaccinations and more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ghjiuhkd Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reposted this
In April, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced their initiative to improve the state’s public health system. Funding from CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) is helping make this initiative possible. The Illinois Public Health Workforce Transformation Initiative's goal is to provide local health departments with an assessment of Illinois's public health workforce, address gaps in funding and capacity, and strengthen relationships. Read more about the kick-off meeting: https://bit.ly/3Y6ZZPJ
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#TeamIDPH loved connecting with folks at Chicago's Disability Pride Parade last Saturday! Thanks to all who joined us in celebrating #DisabilityPrideMonth. Disability rights are public health!
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Workshop and poster abstract submissions for this year’s Minority Health Conference are still being accepted through the end of the month! Email abstracts to [email protected] no later than July 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM CST. Selected presenters must attend the conference in person. 🔗 More details: https://lnkd.in/gfX9Xz47
Calling all #publichealth, #healthcare, #communitypartners, #students, and other professionals – we’re accepting poster and workshop abstracts for consideration for our 2024 Minority Health Conference! This year’s theme is “Mission Possible: Moving from Talk to Action in Advancing Health Equity.” Workshop and poster abstracts must be emailed to [email protected] no later than July 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM CST. Selected presenters must attend the conference in person. 🔗 More details: https://lnkd.in/gfX9Xz47
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🙌 Public Health Heroes: Meet Becky Jorn, Division Chief of our Special Investigations Unit. Becky ensures that complaints for the state of Illinois are received and processed by the appropriate committees, including sexual assault and unnecessary death incidents, abuse investigations, and requests to place a monitor in a facility. Becky’s work at IDPH has been influential in both her personal and professional growth, allowing her to collaborate across programs on projects and teaching her critical leadership skills in taking team input and putting it into action to reach our shared departmental goals. At IDPH, Becky has played a vital role in the implementation of our new Central Complaint Registry phone system along with the projects-salesforce state database. As IDPH continues to grow and adjust our objectives, Becky says that “Teamwork is essential for the Special Investigations Unit to move forward.” Whether adjusting to new technology or leading her team through a new project, Becky consistently and effectively promotes the growth of her division. 🌱 Join us in celebrating Becky’s work and commitment to creating a happier, healthier Illinois. 💙 #PublicHealthHeroes #ThisIsPublicHealth #TeamIDPH #EmployeeAppreciation
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We’re excited to share the latest episode of #ThisIsPublicHealth! Join Christian Heyne, Gun Violence Survivor and Chief Officer for Policy & Programs at Brady: United Against Gun Violence and Shannon Lightner, IDPH Chief Operating Officer for a discussion on firearm restraining orders’ vital role in public health and putting a pause on a potentially deadly situation. Tune in for valuable insight on how we can work together to promote safety and prevent gun violence in our communities. 💭 Listen now: 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gzyurvbG 📽 https://lnkd.in/gfWVgKDz
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IDPH Chief Medical Officer Arti Barnes opened the Bamberg Health North America Rare Disease Summit 2024 in Chicago today. 💡 She highlighted the importance of the Illinois Newborn Screening Program, which provides timely diagnosis and early treatment for many rare diseases. #NARDS
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Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. Learn from experts in the field about the importance of antimicrobial stewardship and how it impacts healthcare. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals. This year we will be celebrating 10 iterations of the Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship, we look forward to seeing you there! 📅 Wednesday, July 17 📍 Lisle, Illinois 📲 Register now!
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Calling all #publichealth, #healthcare, #communitypartners, #students, and other professionals – we’re accepting poster and workshop abstracts for consideration for our 2024 Minority Health Conference! This year’s theme is “Mission Possible: Moving from Talk to Action in Advancing Health Equity.” Workshop and poster abstracts must be emailed to [email protected] no later than July 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM CST. Selected presenters must attend the conference in person. 🔗 More details: https://lnkd.in/gfX9Xz47
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