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Hernandez Backs Measure to Increase Mental Health Services on College Campuses

Sep 10, 2019 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to require all public universities to increase services and support for students suffering with mental health issues was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“The transition from...

LaPointe Supports Measure to Allow Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control

Sep 10, 2019 | LaPointe

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is bringing attention to critical legislation that would streamline women’s access to health care in Illinois as President Trump continues his assault on reproductive health care.“It is a shame that in 2019,...

Hurley to Partner with the Road Home Program, Invites Local Veterans to Mental Health Monday

Sep 9, 2019 | Hurley

CHICAGO – Continuing her Mental Health Monday event series, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is inviting local veterans to a Veteran Wellness Seminar.“Our men and women that have served in uniform have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms here at home,” said...

Didech Measure Expanding Coverage for Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings Signed into Law

Sep 9, 2019 | Didech

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is praising a new law recently signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that expands coverage for lifesaving breast cancer screenings.“The health care needs of women are all too often overlooked by insurance companies...

Pappas-Backed Law Expands Crucial Health Coverage for Breast Cancer Patients

Sep 6, 2019 | Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is battling big insurance companies who deny coverage for critical mammograms by helping pass a new law requiring insurers to cover the lifesaving procedure that can find breast cancer before it becomes...

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