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🚨 The Trump Administration cut $100 million in critical public health funding for Illinois.
These cuts impact support for local public health departments, HIV prevention and monitoring, chronic disease surveys, injury prevention, and more.
These cuts impact support for local public health departments, HIV prevention and monitoring, chronic disease surveys, injury prevention, and more.
February 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM
🚨 The Trump Administration cut $100 million in critical public health funding for Illinois.
These cuts impact support for local public health departments, HIV prevention and monitoring, chronic disease surveys, injury prevention, and more.
These cuts impact support for local public health departments, HIV prevention and monitoring, chronic disease surveys, injury prevention, and more.
hot people use condoms
February 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
hot people use condoms
if he hasn't asked you to be his valentine yet... he's probably not the type to stay home when he's sick either. run.
February 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
if he hasn't asked you to be his valentine yet... he's probably not the type to stay home when he's sick either. run.
🧵NEW: Illinois is sticking with science-based vaccine guidance.
Today, we announced that IDPH will adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Today, we announced that IDPH will adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
February 5, 2026 at 6:44 PM
🧵NEW: Illinois is sticking with science-based vaccine guidance.
Today, we announced that IDPH will adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Today, we announced that IDPH will adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Illinois, we're so back.
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Illinois joins World Health Organization network, after Trump administration withdraws from group
Joining the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network is the state’s latest move into an area that was previously the domain of the federal government, before the…
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February 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Illinois, we're so back.
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People experiencing homelessness are dying nearly 20 years too soon in Illinois.
A new IDPH report shows stark disparities in health outcomes - and makes it clear that homelessness is a public health crisis, not a personal failure. 🧵
A new IDPH report shows stark disparities in health outcomes - and makes it clear that homelessness is a public health crisis, not a personal failure. 🧵
January 30, 2026 at 8:08 PM
People experiencing homelessness are dying nearly 20 years too soon in Illinois.
A new IDPH report shows stark disparities in health outcomes - and makes it clear that homelessness is a public health crisis, not a personal failure. 🧵
A new IDPH report shows stark disparities in health outcomes - and makes it clear that homelessness is a public health crisis, not a personal failure. 🧵
Other (healthier) "social lubricants" besides alcohol:
➡️ Laughing with friends
➡️ Good music
➡️ Compliments
➡️ Shared snacks
➡️ Laughing with friends
➡️ Good music
➡️ Compliments
➡️ Shared snacks
January 27, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Other (healthier) "social lubricants" besides alcohol:
➡️ Laughing with friends
➡️ Good music
➡️ Compliments
➡️ Shared snacks
➡️ Laughing with friends
➡️ Good music
➡️ Compliments
➡️ Shared snacks
Plows are still working. Roads are still snowy. Your destination will still be there. Check conditions first: gettingaroundillinois.com
Getting Around Illinois
gettingaroundillinois.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Plows are still working. Roads are still snowy. Your destination will still be there. Check conditions first: gettingaroundillinois.com
not to be dramatic, but the weather this weekend is going to be no joke 🥶
here's what you should know 👇
here's what you should know 👇
January 23, 2026 at 3:02 PM
not to be dramatic, but the weather this weekend is going to be no joke 🥶
here's what you should know 👇
here's what you should know 👇
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An official from @idph.bsky.social discusses what causes a more severe year for respiratory diseases, and how we can keep ourselves safe.
The latest on the rise of winter respiratory diseases in Illinois
YouTube video by Illinois Public Media
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January 16, 2026 at 1:36 AM
An official from @idph.bsky.social discusses what causes a more severe year for respiratory diseases, and how we can keep ourselves safe.
🚨 RECALL ALERT: Live it Up Super Greens powders (original & wild berry) exp. 8/2026-1/2028 linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak including Illinois.
Do not consume - throw away or return. If you have symptoms, contact your provider. Read more: www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...
Do not consume - throw away or return. If you have symptoms, contact your provider. Read more: www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...
January 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
🚨 RECALL ALERT: Live it Up Super Greens powders (original & wild berry) exp. 8/2026-1/2028 linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak including Illinois.
Do not consume - throw away or return. If you have symptoms, contact your provider. Read more: www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...
Do not consume - throw away or return. If you have symptoms, contact your provider. Read more: www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...
Supporting small businesses is great.
Supporting unlicensed kitchens you can't verify is less great.
Before you buy food online:
✅ Ask to see a food permit or registration
✅ If you're unsure, check with your local health department
Supporting unlicensed kitchens you can't verify is less great.
Before you buy food online:
✅ Ask to see a food permit or registration
✅ If you're unsure, check with your local health department
January 14, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Supporting small businesses is great.
Supporting unlicensed kitchens you can't verify is less great.
Before you buy food online:
✅ Ask to see a food permit or registration
✅ If you're unsure, check with your local health department
Supporting unlicensed kitchens you can't verify is less great.
Before you buy food online:
✅ Ask to see a food permit or registration
✅ If you're unsure, check with your local health department
Doing things we don’t enjoy 🤝 taking care of future us
Cervical cancer can show up without symptoms.
Pap tests help catch it early.
You’ve got this.
Cervical cancer can show up without symptoms.
Pap tests help catch it early.
You’ve got this.
January 13, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Doing things we don’t enjoy 🤝 taking care of future us
Cervical cancer can show up without symptoms.
Pap tests help catch it early.
You’ve got this.
Cervical cancer can show up without symptoms.
Pap tests help catch it early.
You’ve got this.
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Last month, @idph.bsky.social put out a comprehensive report on alcohol use in Illinois.
Is Illinois’ drinking culture evolving?
YouTube video by Illinois Public Media
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Last month, @idph.bsky.social put out a comprehensive report on alcohol use in Illinois.
Can we all agree to be adults about this?
Cover your coughs and sneezes. A tissue is best. An elbow will work. Just not into your hands or the open air. Wash your hands after.
Cover your coughs and sneezes. A tissue is best. An elbow will work. Just not into your hands or the open air. Wash your hands after.
January 7, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Can we all agree to be adults about this?
Cover your coughs and sneezes. A tissue is best. An elbow will work. Just not into your hands or the open air. Wash your hands after.
Cover your coughs and sneezes. A tissue is best. An elbow will work. Just not into your hands or the open air. Wash your hands after.
just a friendly reminder🗺️📌
Here’s what families in Illinois should know: our childhood vaccine recommendations have not changed.
Here’s what families in Illinois should know: our childhood vaccine recommendations have not changed.
January 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
just a friendly reminder🗺️📌
Here’s what families in Illinois should know: our childhood vaccine recommendations have not changed.
Here’s what families in Illinois should know: our childhood vaccine recommendations have not changed.
New year, new Illinois laws that actually affect your health.
Several public health laws took effect in 2026 - here's what's changing and why it matters to you. 🧵⬇️
Several public health laws took effect in 2026 - here's what's changing and why it matters to you. 🧵⬇️
January 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
New year, new Illinois laws that actually affect your health.
Several public health laws took effect in 2026 - here's what's changing and why it matters to you. 🧵⬇️
Several public health laws took effect in 2026 - here's what's changing and why it matters to you. 🧵⬇️
Our last reminder of the year:
If you're drinking tonight, do not drive. Period.
If you're drinking tonight, do not drive. Period.
December 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Our last reminder of the year:
If you're drinking tonight, do not drive. Period.
If you're drinking tonight, do not drive. Period.
We know time feels fake this week, but here's a gentle reminder to drink water and step outside for fresh air if you can.
December 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
We know time feels fake this week, but here's a gentle reminder to drink water and step outside for fresh air if you can.
We need to talk about the stomach bug going around... 🤮
Short version: Norovirus is very contagious and easy to spread. Please don't share it.
Short version: Norovirus is very contagious and easy to spread. Please don't share it.
December 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We need to talk about the stomach bug going around... 🤮
Short version: Norovirus is very contagious and easy to spread. Please don't share it.
Short version: Norovirus is very contagious and easy to spread. Please don't share it.
btw we see you coughing and sniffling with a fever but thinking "I could probably still go." the answer is no. please stay home. ❤️
December 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
btw we see you coughing and sniffling with a fever but thinking "I could probably still go." the answer is no. please stay home. ❤️
We regret to inform you that raw cookie dough is still unsafe to eat. Bake the cookies.
December 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
We regret to inform you that raw cookie dough is still unsafe to eat. Bake the cookies.
Protecting babies from day one.
IDPH reaffirms its science-based recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth - a safe, effective way to prevent serious liver disease and cancer.
IDPH reaffirms its science-based recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth - a safe, effective way to prevent serious liver disease and cancer.
December 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Protecting babies from day one.
IDPH reaffirms its science-based recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth - a safe, effective way to prevent serious liver disease and cancer.
IDPH reaffirms its science-based recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth - a safe, effective way to prevent serious liver disease and cancer.
Illinois, we need to talk about alcohol.
IDPH released its first-ever statewide alcohol report, highlighting how alcohol affects health, safety, and communities across Illinois. Here’s what you need to know.👇
IDPH released its first-ever statewide alcohol report, highlighting how alcohol affects health, safety, and communities across Illinois. Here’s what you need to know.👇
December 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Illinois, we need to talk about alcohol.
IDPH released its first-ever statewide alcohol report, highlighting how alcohol affects health, safety, and communities across Illinois. Here’s what you need to know.👇
IDPH released its first-ever statewide alcohol report, highlighting how alcohol affects health, safety, and communities across Illinois. Here’s what you need to know.👇
Illinois, we're in for another weekend of snow and bitterly cold temperatures. Here's what you need to know to stay safe and prepared. ⬇️
December 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Illinois, we're in for another weekend of snow and bitterly cold temperatures. Here's what you need to know to stay safe and prepared. ⬇️