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IDHS, PHIMC to fund gender-affirming care statewide

WEBCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Public Health Institute of Chicago (PHIMC) announced a program to help fund gender …

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New Illinois bill would require insurance to pay for gender …

WEBA bill introduced in the Illinois Senate would require health insurers in the state to cover abortion care, gender-affirming care and HIV prevention without a co-pay. …

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These states are seeking to pass pro-transgender laws protecting

WEBRecently pro-trans bills in Colorado, SB188; and in Oregon, HB2002, have been moving through their respective state legislatures. The Colorado bill also known as …

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Illinois Senate passes bill to protect abortion access, gender

WEBThe Illinois Senate on Tuesday passed House Bill 4664, expanding and protecting abortion access and gender-affirming care in the state. Once signed, the bill …

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Michigan and Ohio GOP legislators discuss ‘endgame’ of banning …

WEBThe discussion was hosted by State Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Niles) on the X social media platform and included Reps. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) and Tom Kunse (R …

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PPIL cuts ribbon on new Carbondale Health Center

WEBPPIL President Jennifer Welch speaks during the ribbon-cutting at the Carbondale Health Center on Monday, Jan. 8. Screen capture. CARBONDALE – …

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Insurers often shortchange mental health care coverage, despite a

WEBDespite federal law, many insurers continue to charge higher copayments for mental health care, limit the frequency of mental health treatment, or impose more …

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Positive Health Solutions offering options for transgender youth

WEBPositive solutions have finally arrived for transgender youth of downstate Illinois.

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Planned Parenthood of Illinois opens up new Carbondale clinic

WEBCARBONDALE – Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) has opened their new Carbondale Health Center. The clinic is the latest addition to options for gender …

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SIU Medicine holding events to explore how racial disparities …

WEBSPRINGFIELD – The SIU School of Medicine in Springfield is holding the Kenniebrew-McNeese Conference to discuss health equity on Feb. 8 and 9.

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Biden administration strengthens health care protections for …

WEBWASHINGTON — LGBTQ Americans now have greater protections against discrimination when seeking health care, whether from hospitals, doctors, Medicaid …

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LGBTQ youth in Illinois, nationally struggling – Illinois Eagle

WEBAttempted Suicide: 12% of LGBTQ youth in Illinois attempted suicide in the past year, including 16% of transgender and nonbinary youth. Access to Care: 57% of …

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HRC releases Healthcare Equality Index for 2019 – Illinois Eagle

WEBWASHINGTON — Last week, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation released the 12th annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), which scores health care …

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Study: Gender-affirming hormone therapy linked to lower rates of

WEBThe Trevor Project on Tuesday published a new peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Adolescent Health that found gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is …

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Peoria Proud announces LGBTQ-friendly healthcare directory

WEBPEORIA — Peoria Proud announced a new directory of LGBTQ healthcare providers on Sunday. From Peoria Proud’s Facebook post: 56% of LGBTQ+ individuals …

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Naper Pride Health and Resource Fair on March 18

WEBNaper Pride will be hosting their Second Annual Health and Resource Fair on Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. The Fair will be held at joint venues …

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Supporting black LGBTQ youth mental health – Illinois Eagle

WEBNEW YORK — Over the last several days, The Trevor Project has been supporting Black LGBTQ youth in crisis expressing a wide range of emotions over the

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Illinois announces $9.5 million for youth mental health services

WEBBy Illinois Eagle Staff Statewide October 24, 2023. CHICAGO – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Tuesday …

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Pritzker appoints Dr. Sameer Vohra to lead IDPH – Illinois Eagle

WEBIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) appointed Dr. Sameer Vohra to lead the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Tuesday, July 12. He starts on Aug. 1.

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Illinois gov signs bill funding African American HIV/AIDS Response …

WEBLast week, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill that returns funding to the African American HIV/AIDS Response Fund. The bill, HB5549, ensures funding from the …

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Pritzker administration announces Cabenuva to be available in …

WEBIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on World AIDS Day that Cabenuva will become available to people in Illinois …

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Trevor Project sending 100 copies of 'Marlon Bundo' to Second …

WEBNEW YORK — On Thursday, the Trevor Project announced that it was sending 100 copies of “A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo”, an illustrated children’s book

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