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 The Health/Human Services News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published relating to health and welfare for the people of Illinois, with issues ranging from prevention, to services, programs, and health announcements.
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06/23/09 - State Public Health Director Offers Tips to Protect Against Heat-related Health Problems During This Week’s Hot Weather
Department of Public Health encourages preventive action
SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, is urging Illinoisans this week to take preventive actions during this extremely hot weather to avoid heat-related illness, such as heat-stroke.
06/19/09 - State Public Health Director Warns of Potential Hazard in Recalled Cookie Dough
Illinois reports 5 cases of illness matching nationwide outbreak
SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning consumers not to eat recalled Nestle Toll House Prepackaged Refrigerated Cookie Dough due to the risk of possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7, a bacterium that causes food borne illness. In Illinois, there have been five Illinois residents with illnesses matching the pattern reported in a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O157:H7. The CDC has reported more than 60 cases nationwide in more than 25 states.
06/19/09 - State Public Health Director Continues to Stress Vigilance and Encourage Precautions As H1N1 Influenza Continues To Circulate
Illinois has 2,526 confirmed and probable H1N1 influenza cases, 10 deaths
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting 2,526 confirmed and probable cases of H1N1 influenza in Illinois, including 10 deaths. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Illinois Department of Public Health Director is reminding the public that the H1N1 influenza is still circulating in Illinois and people should continue to take steps to stay healthy and limit the spread of the virus.
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