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Illinois Department of Public Health

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Today’s heroin epidemic similar to HIV/AIDS scourge in the 1980s

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | May 3, 2017

West Side residents can take action to protect their friends, family and neighbors from this sweeping problem that’s more deadly than gun violence and motor accidents.

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Congressman’s town hall discussed today’s man

By Jessica Wenck | June 10, 2014

Fatherhood and the criminal justice system were among the issues discussed at a day-long event held at Malcolm X College on Saturday.

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Mandatory STD disclosure among inmates may become law

By Ellyn Fortino | May 29, 2012

The bill sponsored by West Side Illinois State Sen. Kimberly Lightford passed both the House and Senate; now it’s up to Gov. Pat Quinn to sign it.

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State cites Austin nursing home for several violations

By Ellyn Fortino | October 4, 2011

Facility administrators say the problems have been fixed, but health officials say there are still unresolved issues.

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