July 11, 2000
RYAN ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO ADDRESS
OSTEOPOROSIS AND OTHER WOMEN’S HEALTH NEEDS
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. George H. Ryan today announced the awarding of $2 million in grants to local health departments and other organizations to address the special health problems that women face at every stage of life.
"Through these innovative programs, we are responding to the unique health needs of women of all ages," Ryan said. "The goal is to improve a woman’s quality of life by attempting to prevent chronic conditions and by offering information about the latest treatment options to women affected by various diseases."
A total of 58 grants were awarded in two categories – women’s health initiatives received $1,345,000 and osteoporosis awareness and prevention received $630,000. Gov. Ryan pushed for a $300,000 increase in this year’s grants, which are being awarded for the third year.
"In the past, the focus of women’s health efforts has been on maternal and child health issues," Ryan said. "While that concentration will continue, we also know that women have many other health concerns that must be addressed and we are doing that with these grant awards."
Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood, who was appointed by Gov. Ryan to chair Women’s Health Illinois, said, "These grant awards demonstrate the Ryan administration’s commitment to improving health care and will make a profound difference in the lives of women throughout the state."
Women’s health initiative funds are earmarked for innovative programs that encourage healthy lifestyles in women and girls of all ages and support community outreach, health promotion, education and research. Priorities include menopause, mental health, breast and cervical cancer, domestic violence, healthy lifestyles and cardiovascular disease.
About half the women’s health initiative grants are going to projects that directly or indirectly impact cardiovascular disease. Illinois ranks 35th in female death rates from heart disease.
Osteoporosis grants were awarded based on priorities that include professional and public education; bone screenings with case management and follow-up; and clinical research that compares, analyzes and develops intervention strategies addressing risk factors associated with the disease.
Ryan noted that health experts estimate about 1.2 million citizens of Illinois, 80 percent of them women, suffer from osteoporosis, a debilitating disease of the bones that can be prevented and treated. While often linked to aging, a proper diet and exercise can delay the disease and early interventions can halt or delay further loss of bone mass.
Following is a list of grant recipients and amounts:
| Organization | Emphasis | Award |
| Adams County Health Department | Cardiovascular disease | $33,000 |
| Asian Human Services, Chicago | Osteoporosis | 34,000 |
| Aunt Martha’s Youth Service, Chicago Heights | Osteoporosis | 40,000 |
| Bureau County Health Department | Cardiovascular disease, mental health, menopause, domestic violence |
16,900 |
| Champaign-Urbana Public Health Dist. | Adolescent health behaviors | 40,000 |
| Crawford County Health Department | Cardiovascular disease | 8,000 |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | Osteoporosis | 47,500 |
| DeWitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Dept. | Cardiovascular disease | 30,000 |
| DuPage County Health Department | Osteoporosis | 50,000 |
| East Side Health District | Cardiovascular disease | 50,000 |
| Edgar County Health Department | Osteoporosis | 9,500 |
| Erie Family Health Center, Chicago | Domestic violence | 48,000 |
| Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Dept. | Osteoporosis | 8,700 |
| Healthy Families Chicago | Diet/nutrition | 50,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center, Chicago | Osteoporosis | 45,000 |
| Illinois Dental Hygienist Association | Breast cancer | 40,000 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Mental health | 49,900 |
| Jackson County Health Department | Osteoporosis | 46,000 |
| Jersey County Health Department | Osteoporosis | 10,000 |
| John Wood Community College, Quincy | Osteoporosis | 50,000 |
| Kane County Health Department | Health issues | 49,000 |
| Knox County YMCA, Galesburg | Osteoporosis | 14,300 |
| Korean American Community Services | Health behaviors | 50,000 |
| Lake County Health Department | Cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, mental health, domestic violence, healthy lifestyles |
34,600 |
| Lake Forest Hospital, Gurnee | Osteoporosis | 45,000 |
| Livingston County Health Department | Osteoporosis | 50,000 |
| Logan County Health Department | Osteoporosis | 14,000 |
| Mercer County Health Department | Osteoporosis | 18,600 |
| McLean County Health Department | Osteoporosis | 26,400 |
| McHenry County Health Department | Breast cancer | 27,000 |
| Menard County Health Department | Cardiovascular and mental health | 24,000 |
| Midland Area Agency on Aging, Centralia | Mental illness | 27,400 |
| Montgomery County Health Department | Cardiovascular disease | 30,600 |
| Moultrie County Health Department | Cardiovascular disease | 14,400 |
| Northern Illinois University, DeKalb | Depression/Premenstrual syndrome | 23,900 |
| Ogle County Health Department | Osteoporosis | 12,000 |
| PCC Comm. Wellness Center, Oak Park | Domestic violence | 48,700 |
| Pike County Health Department | Osteoporosis | 15,000 |
| Pilsen Homeless Services, Chicago | Disease prevention/health screenings | 16,500 |
| Provena United Samaritans Med. Ctr., Urbana | Cardiovascular disease | 49,000 |
| Roseland Christian Health Ministries, Chicago | Cardiovascular disease | 48,900 |
| Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Med. Ctr., Chicago | Breast and cervical cancer, cardiovascular disease |
36,100 |
| A Safe Place/Lake County Crisis Ctr., Waukegan | Domestic violence | 20,000 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon | Breast and cervical cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease |
48,000 |
| Sinai Community Institute, Chicago | Cardiovascular disease, breast and ovarian cancer | 50,000 |
| South Suburban Family Center Inc., Homewood | Domestic violence | 50,000 |
| Southern Ill. University Med. School, Springfield | Breast cancer | 37,000 |
| St. Clair County Health Department | Cardiovascular disease | 45,000 |
| St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital | Osteoporosis | 49,000 |
| Tazewell County Health Department | Health behaviors | 40,000 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | Menopause | 48,000 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | Osteoporosis | 45,000 |
| Oak Park Department of Public Health | Cardiovascular disease | 40,000 |
| Vision in Progress, Palatine | Cardiovascular disease | 29,000 |
| Washington County Health Department | Cardiovascular disease | 5,000 |
| White Crane Wellness Center, Chicago | Cardiovascular disease, healthy lifestyles, cancer and mental health |
48,200 |
| Winnebago County Health Department | Cardiovascular disease | 24,000 |
| Y-Me National Breast Cancer Org., Chicago | Breast cancer | 14,900 |
| TOTAL | $1,975,000 |