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IDHS, PHIMC to fund gender-affirming care statewide

WebCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Public Health Institute of Chicago (PHIMC) announced a program to help fund gender-affirming …

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New Illinois bill would require insurance to pay for gender …

WebA bill introduced in the Illinois Senate would require health insurers in the state to cover abortion care, gender-affirming care and HIV prevention without a co-pay. …

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Biden administration strengthens health care protections for …

WebWASHINGTON — LGBTQ Americans now have greater protections against discrimination when seeking health care, whether from hospitals, doctors, Medicaid …

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Study: Gender-affirming hormone therapy linked to lower rates of

WebThe Trevor Project on Tuesday published a new peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Adolescent Health that found gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is …

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Illinois Senate passes bill to protect abortion access, gender

WebThe Illinois Senate on Tuesday passed House Bill 4664, expanding and protecting abortion access and gender-affirming care in the state. Once signed, the bill …

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PPIL cuts ribbon on new Carbondale Health Center

WebPPIL President Jennifer Welch speaks during the ribbon-cutting at the Carbondale Health Center on Monday, Jan. 8. Screen capture. CARBONDALE – …

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Open enrollment for public, private health insurance begins soon

WebBy Public News Service Statewide September 22, 2023. By Mark Richardson, Public News Service. CHICAGO – Open enrollment begins soon for most …

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Illinois announces $9.5 million for youth mental health services

WebBy Illinois Eagle Staff Statewide October 24, 2023. CHICAGO – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Tuesday …

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Choices: Center for Reproductive Health taking appointments for

WebChoices, the new reproductive health clinic in Carbondale, is now taking appointments medication abortions and gender-affirming hormone therapy. Call (618) …

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Planned Parenthood of Illinois opens up new Carbondale clinic

WebCARBONDALE – Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) has opened their new Carbondale Health Center. The clinic is the latest addition to options for gender-affirming …

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Peoria Proud announces LGBTQ-friendly healthcare directory

WebPEORIA — Peoria Proud announced a new directory of LGBTQ healthcare providers on Sunday. From Peoria Proud’s Facebook post: 56% of LGBTQ+ individuals …

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Bill proposes to make Illinois a sanctuary for trans, gender diverse

WebThe summary states that SB425: “Creates the Gender-Affirming Health Care Protection Act. Restricts the State from: (1) applying a law of another state that …

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Illinois Senate passes bill cracking down on ‘crisis pregnancy centers’

WebAccording to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), crisis pregnancy centers (CPC) is a term used to refer to certain facilities that …

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IDPH offering $2 million for reproductive health services training

WebCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 24, that it is accepting applications until Feb. 9 for $2 million in grants …

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Report: 213,000 Illinois kids struggle with mental health challenges

WebCassie Davis, manager of student research for the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, which is Illinois’ member of the Kids Count network, said about 9% of Illinois …

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Supporting black LGBTQ youth mental health – Illinois Eagle

WebNEW YORK — Over the last several days, The Trevor Project has been supporting Black LGBTQ youth in crisis expressing a wide range of emotions over the

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Pritzker appoints Dr. Sameer Vohra to lead IDPH – Illinois Eagle

WebIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) appointed Dr. Sameer Vohra to lead the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Tuesday, July 12. He starts on Aug. 1.

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Pritzker administration announces Cabenuva to be available in …

WebIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on World AIDS Day that Cabenuva will become available to people in Illinois …

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Naper Pride Health and Resource Fair on March 18

WebNaper Pride will be hosting their Second Annual Health and Resource Fair on Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. The Fair will be held at joint venues …

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Illinois gov signs bill funding African American HIV/AIDS Response …

WebLast week, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill that returns funding to the African American HIV/AIDS Response Fund. The bill, HB5549, ensures funding from the …

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Illinois appoints first nonbinary agency leader – Illinois Eagle

WebQuintero, appointed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) in September, is the first nonbinary person to lead a statewide agency in the state. Advertisement. Dulce M. …

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Trevor Project sending 100 copies of 'Marlon Bundo' to Second …

WebNEW YORK — On Thursday, the Trevor Project announced that it was sending 100 copies of “A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo”, an illustrated children’s book

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