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Monday, June 13, 2022Governor Pritzker Signs Legislation Increasing Mental Health Workforce in Illinois
Governor Pritzker Signs Legislation Increasing Mental Health Workforce in IllinoisCHICAGO — Governor Pritzker today signed Senate Bill 3617, omnibus legislation aimed at addressing the shortage of mental health professionals in Illinois and increasing access to high-quality mental health services across the State. The bill temporarily allows professional licensees out of practice for less than five years to reactivate their license with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Friday, June 10, 2022Governor Pritzker Signs Family Bereavement Leave Act Into Law
Governor Pritzker Signs Family Bereavement Leave Act Into LawSB3120 requires paid leave for pregnancy loss or other situations impacting fertility, adoption, or pregnancy Chicago—Governor JB Pritzker today signed the Family Bereavement Act, an amendment to the Child Bereavement Leave Act that expands leave time requirements to cover pregnancy loss, failed adoptions, unsuccessful reproductive procedures, and other diagnoses or events impacting pregnancy and fertility. SB3120 also mandates leave after the
Friday, June 03, 2022Fox Valley Orthopedics Welcomes New Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Specialist
Fox Valley Orthopedics is pleased to announce that Steven Bardfield, M.D., has joined their team of physicians, and is currently accepting new patients at the practice’s Barrington, Elgin and Geneva locations. Dr. Bardfield is a board-certified physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with more than 25 years of medical experience and expertise. He specializes in providing nonsurgical treatment of painful spinal disorders, including neck and lower back muscular strains,
Thursday, April 28, 2022ECKER CENTER SPRING FUNDRAISER “SELF CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH”
ECKER CENTER SPRING FUNDRAISER “SELF CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH” ELGIN, IL, April 2022 – Ecker Center for Behavioral Health will be offering the community a new means of supporting their cause this spring by kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month with a virtual event themed “Self-Care for Mental Health.” There are a variety of ways in which supporters may participate in this event, as follows: Order a May Day Basket filled with fresh flowers and other goodies just in time for May Day.Join a Self-Care
Thursday, April 07, 2022Kane County Health Department Celebrates One Year Anniversary of IRIS
Kane County Health Department Celebrates One Year Anniversary of IRISApril 7, 2022- The Kane County Health Department’s (KCHD) Integrated Referral & Intake System (IRIS) celebrated its first year of providing Kane County individuals and families access to services they need. This free, web-based communication tool created by the University of Kansas helps organizations connect the families they serve to the right resources in the community, providing transparency to the organizations and a closed loop for
Tuesday, March 01, 2022Governor Pritzker Issues Updated Executive Order with New Mask Guidelines
CHICAGO – With COVID-19 positivity rates continuing to decline and the majority of eligible Illinoisans vaccinated, today Governor Pritzker released an updated executive order lifting the mask requirement in most indoor settings. In accordance with CDC guidance, the executive order also lifts the mask requirement in K-12 schools and daycares. School districts and private businesses can continue to require masks at their discretion. “Across the state, Illinoisans are taking their masks off today knowing
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