Tarver Highlights the Need for African-American Blood Donors

CHICAGO – As medical advocates including The Red Cross are warning of a shortage of African-American blood donors during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is asking those who are able to help save lives by donating blood. “Even...

Pappas Backs Measure Expanding Telehealth Services amid COVID-19

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – This session, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, supported a piece of legislation to expand access to health care resources through telehealth services. “As a result of this unprecedented health crisis, many Illinoisans have been unable to visit...

Bristow to Host Community Blood Drive

ALTON, Ill. – To help the community recover from shortages caused by COVID-19, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, is cohosting a Community Blood Drive with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. The blood drive will be held on Wednesday, July 1 from 10 a.m....