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Carroll Bill Expanding College Mental Health Services Passes House

Apr 29, 2019 | Carroll

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To better address the growing mental health concerns Illinois’ college students face, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, is sponsoring legislation that asks universities to partner with local mental health service providers and students to...

Connor Passes Measure Strengthening College Mental Health Services

Apr 26, 2019 | Connor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students at public colleges would have better access to mental health resources under a bill recently passed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport.“Mental health can be a serious obstacle for students when they go to college,” Connor said. “We know...

Welch Urges Residents to Attend Health Services Review Board Meeting, Demand Westlake Hospital Remains Open

Apr 25, 2019 | Welch

HILLSIDE, Ill. – In an effort to keep Westlake Hospital open, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is encouraging residents to attend the meeting of the Health Facilities and Services Review Board (HFSRB) and speak publicly to show strong community support...

Villa Sponsors Measure to Expand Access to Mental Health Care in Illinois

Apr 18, 2019 | Villa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is fighting to improve access to mental and behavioral health care in Illinois.“As a social worker, I understand the necessity for access to affordable mental health services, so I am fighting to improve the...

Gong-Gershowitz Supports Reproductive Rights, Condemns Trump’s Proposed Cuts to Health Care Access

Apr 12, 2019 | Gong-Gershowitz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A resolution backed by state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, defends women’s reproductive rights by calling on the federal government to restore funding to women’s health clinics.“The federal government is taking every chance to push...

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