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Illinois Releases First Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Report

The report identifies statewide trends in maternal deaths and provides recommendations to help prevent maternal mortality.

Read the full report
Seasonal Influenza

The flu shot is the most effective way to combat flu!

Learn more about fighting influenza
Hospital Report Card Update

The Hospital Report Card was updated September 25, 2018. Updates include: Process of Care Measures, Readmission Rates, Thirty Day Mortality, Patient Satisfaction Survey responses and Emergency Department measures.

Click here for the Hospital Report Card
Illinois Infant Mortality Data Report

Infant mortality in IL has been decreasing over time, but too many babies still do not reach their first birthday

Learn more in the newly released IL Infant Mortality Data Report
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances (1-833-2FINDHELP)

A confidential outlet for individuals experiencing opioid use disorders 24/7.

Helpline Launched December 1
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

Feb 19 Tue	Hospital Licensing Board 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Feb 19 Tue	Plumbing Code Advisory Council 01:00PM - 05:00PM
Feb 20 Wed	Maternal Mortality Review Committee 09:00AM - 02:00PM
Feb 20 Wed	Statewide Quality Council 02:30PM - 02:45PM
Feb 21 Thu	Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Board 10:00AM - 12:00PM