Roe v. Wade ruling spurs increase in vasectomies
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Since the Roe v. Wade ruling, urologists are reporting an uptick in men seeking vasectomies or information about the procedure.

Planned Parenthood partnership to increase abortion access
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Planned Parenthood announced a new partnership Thursday to bring health care professionals to Illinois to help with the increasing demand for abortions.

Shorter number now offered for suicide lifeline: 988
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There are some changes coming to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline that will make it easier for people to get help.

Wisconsin doctor buys Illinois buildings to offer abortions
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A Wisconsin doctor has purchased two clinical buildings in northern Illinois where he plans to offer abortion pills as early as this week at one location and surgical abortions within six months at the other site.

Wisconsin doctor buys Illinois buildings to offer abortions in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal

A Wisconsin doctor has purchased two clinical buildings in northern Illinois where he plans to offer abortion pills as early as this week at one location and surgical abortions within six months at the other site.

Dr. Sameer Vohra named next director of Illinois Department of Public Health
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Dr. Sameer Vohra — who already serves on IDPH’s Illinois State Board of Health, the Illinois Medicaid Advisory Committee and the Governor’s Rural Affairs Council — was hailed by Pritzker as the agency’s “next visionary leader.”

Dr. Sameer Vohra named next director of Illinois Department of Public Health

A distinguished downstate pediatrician with degrees in law and public policy will become Illinois’ top doctor later this summer, steering the state through the next chapter of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday.

Lt. Gov. Stratton addresses reality of a post-Roe v. Wade America
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More than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, Illinois? lieutenant governor was in D.C. advocating for re-productive rights.

Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among US children continues to rise, study suggests

The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.

More than 100 monkeypox cases reported in Chicago area

More than 100 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the Chicago area and that number is expected to grow.

More than 100 monkeypox cases in Chicago area
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More than 100 cases of monkeypox have been reported in Chicago and that number is expected to grow.

Northwestern president-elect stepping down amid cancer battle
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Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

Doctors 'must' provide abortion if life of mother is at stake, Biden admin insists

The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.

New Woodlawn healthcare center to open later this summer

"There should never be a time in one of the wealthiest cities in the world where the life expectancy of Black people in our city is 10 years less — 10 years less! — than any other demographic," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said.