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2016 ILLINOIS STDS ON THE RISE

This is the third year in a row that the three main reportable STDs have all increased. Full CDC press release.

View the Illinois infographic.
FSSMC Elimination

Effective January 1, 2018, per PA 100-0194, the Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification (FSSMC) will be eliminated.

Full text of amendment
Health Info Seeking Phone Scam

We’ve been made aware of a phone scammer claiming to be from IDPH seeking private information. Please note that IDPH will always identify a reason for calling and will provide callback info for identity verification.
Cutting the Red Tape

Please click here for more information on the Illinois Competitiveness Council
SCHOOL WATER TESTING

Public Act 99-0922 passed in January 2017 requires schools and daycares to test for lead contamination in water. Click here for more information

The protocol for testing in schools
Hospital Report Card Update Notice

IL Hospital Report Card and Consumer Guide site was updated Dec. 1, 2016. Updates include 2015 annual reporting of: Breast feeding, Lactation consultant staffing, Surgical site Infections, Infection prevention staffing

Click here to access the report card.

Oct 19 Thu	PAC: Hospital Facilities Designation 09:30AM - 12:00PM
Oct 19 Thu	PAC: Perinatal Advisory Committee 01:00PM - 03:00PM
Oct 19 Thu	PAC: Combined Meeting with Levels of 03:15PM - 04:30PM
Oct 23 Mon	State EMS Education Committee 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Oct 24 Tue	Illinois College of Emergency 01:00PM - 03:00PM