IDPH WOMEN LEGISLATORS AND AHA FIGHT HEART DISEASE

SPRINGFIELD – To bring awareness to heart disease, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) and the American Heart Association (AHA) are teaming up this February to Go Red For Women ™ .

STATE ENCOURAGES ACTION ON BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY

CHICAGO – In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sponsoring health fairs, testing events and symposiums through its Center for Minority Health Services to encourage HIV testing and continue providing education and resources about the disease in black communities statewide.

ORAL HEALTH URGED FOR KIDS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages parents and caregivers of youngsters to plan dental visits and discuss the importance of good oral health during National Children’s Dental Health Month in February.

NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY® KICKS OFF AMERICAN HEART MONTH

SPRINGFIELD – Help the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) kick off American Heart Month by taking part in National Wear Red Day® Friday, February 3, 2012.

CHANGES TO RENOVATION, REPAIR AND PAINTING LEAD LAW

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Lead Program is holding 11 meetings around the state to inform the public about changes in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovation, Repair and Painting lead law that went into effect April 22, 2010.