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Gordon-Booth Highlights Early Detection During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 10, 2019 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting the importance of early detection for breast cancer and a new law that expands mammogram coverage in Illinois. “Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer...

Crespo Honored with Friend of Nursing Award

Oct 10, 2019 | Crespo

STREAMWOOD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, was recently honored by the Illinois Nurses Association (INA) for his work to prioritize safety and individualize patient care by ensuring hospitals enforce nurse-patient ratios. “I am honored to have...

Halpin Recognized for Law Providing Lifesaving Medication to Diabetic Students

Oct 10, 2019 | Halpin

EAST MOLINE, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, received an award from the board of the East Moline School District 37 for his work passing a law, which allows critical diabetes medication to be administered in schools. “As a parent, I’m very aware of how...

Villa Invites Local Seniors to Medicare Seminar

Oct 9, 2019 | Villa

BATAVIA, Ill. – Continuing her commitment to fight for affordable health care for local residents, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is partnering with the Illinois Department on Aging for a Medicare Seminar. “I am working to build an Illinois that prioritizes...

Slaughter-Backed Measure Extends All Kids Program to 2024

Oct 9, 2019 | Robinson

CHICAGO – To preserve Illinois families’ access to affordable health care for children, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to extend the sunset date of the All Kids program. “We must do all that we can to help hardworking families...

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