<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Contraceptives News</title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link><description>The Illinois Government News Network (IGNN) section is your online source for news from the State of Illinois. Choose from the IGNN Links on the right to locate press releases in the categories that are of interest to you, or use the search the news feature to locate specific press releases or a different topic of releases. For other media, access the Illinois Information Service (IIS) Radio page for digital radio feeds and news soundbites.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright &#169; 2009 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:32:02 CST</lastBuildDate><image>  <title>IGNN</title>  <link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link>  <url>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/images/IGNN133x45.jpg</url>  <width>133</width>  <height>45</height>   </image><!-- Note: You can get the HTML version by replacing .xml to .htm --><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Blagojevich Blasts Proposed Federal “Provider Conscience” Rules as Dangerous to Women’s Health - New regulation would pit providers’ beliefs against women’s healthcare needs]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=61&#x26;RecNum=7135</link><description><![CDATA[Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today denounced proposed federal rules being promoted by U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Michael Leavitt.  The new regulations, if allowed to take effect, would permit healthcare providers to use personal beliefs rather than prudent medical practice to guide the delivery of federally funded medical services.  In requesting the withdrawal of the proposed rule, Governor Blagojevich points out that he acted to protect women in Illinois from being blocked from obtaining prescriptions because of the conscience concerns of some pharmacists.  The rules that are in effect in Illinois, commonly known as the “Plan B” rules, demonstrate that a right of conscience and the need for appropriate healthcare can be reconciled.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">604F2C31E67034642B288D76A8DF11D5</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Blagojevich announces expansion of the Illinois Healthy Women program to cover 45,000 more women - Illinois Healthy Women promotes healthy births and economic independence through reproductive health and family planning services]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=61&#x26;RecNum=5970</link><description><![CDATA[To apply visit www.illinoishealthywomen.com or call 1-800-226-0768CHICAGO - Continuing the celebration of Women's Health Week in Illinois, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich today announced an expansion of the Illinois Healthy Women program to cover 45,000 more women each year.  The Illinois Healthy Women program, created by Gov. Blagojevich in 2004, promotes healthy births and economic independence by providing reproductive health and family planning services to low-income women, free of charge.  Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Director Barry Maram joined advocates, healthcare providers, and families at Planned Parenthood/Chicago Area today to celebrate the expansion.  To apply for the program, visit www.illinoishealthywomen.com or call toll-free at 1-800-226-0768.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">857C41BC36BA2D1BE4E16D321E3F15B7</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates call women to action to support Governor's Illinois Covered plan - Study by The Commonwealth Fund shows women face higher insurance costs, more cost-related access issues]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=61&#x26;RecNum=5975</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO - Following a policy briefing on the high female need for health insurance hosted by the Chicago Foundation for Women in Chicago, women advocate groups called on their members to support Governor Rod R. Blagojevich's Illinois Covered plan which will benefit the more than 600,000 uninsured women throughout the state. Panelists from Chicago Foundation for Women, Planned Parenthood/Chicago Area, Health and Disability Advocates, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), and Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition examined the barriers that uninsured women face and how the Governor's Illinois Covered plan would bring help to those in need. In addition, Blagojevich administration official Krista Donahue highlighted The Commonwealth Fund study, "Women and Health Coverage: The Affordability Gap," which was released in April and shows how healthcare coverage issues disproportionately impact women over men.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">32CFDCE9631D8C7906E8E9D6E68B514B</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Blagojevich announces more than $2.4 million to provide housing services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS - Housing grants help reduce health disparities]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=61&#x26;RecNum=5906</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD - Governor Rod R. Blagojevich announced today $2,425,000 in housing grants to 16 community based organizations across Illinois to provide housing services for individuals living with HIV or AIDS.  The grants will be used to provide lodging and meals to residents; rehabilitation and facility repair; operating costs including maintenance, security, insurance, utility, furnishings, equipment and supplies; and supportive services such as case management, mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6D96718A701F5BFBA283BBDC71DFA5C4</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of African-American ministers endorse Governor Blagojevich's plan to expand access to healthcare, invest more money in schools, bring about tax fairness - Ministers will reach out to members of the Illinois General Assembly and urge them to approve the Governor's plan to "Invest in Illinois Families"]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=61&#x26;RecNum=5789</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO - Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today received the support of dozens of African American ministers, who met with him at First Church of Deliverance on Chicago's Southside to endorse the Governor's FY2008 budget proposal, Invest in Illinois Families.  To further underline their support, the ministers will reach out to members of the Illinois General Assembly and urge them to approve the Governor's proposed budget.  The group is one of several that have come out in recent weeks to endorse the Governor's plan to provide affordable access to healthcare for all, make a historic investment in public schools, and relieve the tax burden on individuals by asking big businesses to pay their fair share.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">F0EFB5F6CB4CE54821A9C5C6E1DFF052</guid></item></channel></rss>