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Illinois HIV Care Connect’s Health Beyond HIV Campaign Offers Advice to Avoid or Manage Chronic Medical Conditions

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Through website and social media content, the campaign will feature information that can help persons living with HIV to avoid or manage chronic medical conditions, known as co-morbidities.

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  • Through website and social media content, the campaign will feature information that can help persons living with HIV to avoid or manage chronic medical conditions, known as co-morbidities.
  • According to the National Institutes of Health, persons living with HIV are at elevated risk for developing chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease.
  • “Getting and staying in regular health care can be a challenge for anyone, but it’s especially important for persons living with HIV,” said Michael Maginn, HIV prevention director, Illinois Public Health Association, which manages Illinois HIV Care Connect with funding from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
  • A Health Beyond HIV Quiz offers an easy way to understand how to reduce risks associated with HIV.

IGNITE Welcomes New Board Members to Accelerate Young Women's Political Empowerment

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- IGNITE, America's largest, most diverse nonprofit organization devoted to young women's political empowerment, is proud to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. Each brings experience in politics, advocacy, education, and community engagement, and will play a pivotal role in driving the organization's mission to inspire and equip the next generation of female leaders.

Key Points: 
  • IGNITE, America's largest, most diverse nonprofit organization devoted to young women's political empowerment, is proud to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- IGNITE, America's largest, most diverse nonprofit organization devoted to young women's political empowerment, is proud to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "This is a pivotal time for young women's political empowerment in America, and their experience and passion for our mission will help young women reach new heights."
  • Anne MacDonald, Board Chair of IGNITE, said: ‒I am very pleased to welcome four new members to the IGNITE board.

Suicide Prevention Advocates Seek Greater State Commitments to Improve Mental Health and Stop Suicide

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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The goal of these conversations is to help lawmakers understand that investments in mental health and suicide prevention can and do save lives.

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  • The goal of these conversations is to help lawmakers understand that investments in mental health and suicide prevention can and do save lives.
  • Among adults with a diagnosed mental health condition, 43.8% did not receive mental health services in 2021.
  • AFSP advocates will raise awareness of the state actions, resources, and investments needed to support the thousands of [Insert State] residents affected by suicide and mental health conditions each year.
  • AFSP creates a culture that's smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide.

Former ASTHO President Nirav D. Shah, MD, JD, Tapped as Principal Deputy Director for CDC

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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In partnership with ASTHO's Board of Directors, he led ASTHO through one of the organization's most challenging periods: the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with ASTHO's Board of Directors, he led ASTHO through one of the organization's most challenging periods: the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Shah also played a key role shaping national COVID-19 policy through frequent meetings with other state leaders and federal officials.
  • I cannot think of a better person to serve as the CDC's next principal deputy director," says Michael Fraser, PhD, ASTHO CEO.
  • Shah has served as director of the Maine CDC since June 2019 and currently serves on the ASTHO board of directors.

Health Equity Experts and Top Policy Leaders Launch Midwest Health Equity Coalition to Identify Evidence-Based Best Practices for Reducing Racial Health Disparities in America

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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A diverse group of mission-aligned health systems, a Medicare Advantage health plan, a healthcare analytics solutions company, the association representing Illinois community health centers, health policy leaders, and other health partners came together today to launch the Midwest Health Equity Coalition.

Key Points: 
  • A diverse group of mission-aligned health systems, a Medicare Advantage health plan, a healthcare analytics solutions company, the association representing Illinois community health centers, health policy leaders, and other health partners came together today to launch the Midwest Health Equity Coalition.
  • The coalition will serve as a brain trust of experts committed to reducing racial health disparities among underserved seniors in Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois identifying a set of best practices that can be replicated across the country.
  • Initial coalition membership includes Sinai Chicago ; Illinois Primary Health Care Association ; CareJourney ; and Zing Health .
  • Equity gaps in care and access disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities, resulting in a higher prevalence of chronic care and racial disparities in health outcomes, said Dr. Eric E. Whitaker.

ABMS Names John H. Sudduth as its New Chief Information Officer

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the leading organization that oversees the standards for physician Board Certification in the United States, has named John H. Sudduth, CISSP, PMPas its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the leading organization that oversees the standards for physician Board Certification in the United States, has named John H. Sudduth, CISSP, PMPas its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).
  • In his role as CIO, Mr. Sudduth will oversee all aspects of the operations of the Information Services department.
  • Mr. Sudduth previously served as CIO for a public utility, where he hadoversight of the utility's information technology as it related to strategy, policy, support, and operations.
  • Mr. Sudduth holds several technical and professional certifications, including Project Management Professional Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), and (Certified in Risk and Information Security Control).

Inpatient Treatment Now Available at MiraCare Behavioral Healthcare Center in Tinley Park

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Chris Higgins, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of MiraCare Neuro-Behavioral Health, PC (formerly Palos Behavioral Health Professionals), has announced that state-of-the-art inpatient facilities are now fully open at MiraCare Center in Tinley Park.

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  • Chris Higgins, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of MiraCare Neuro-Behavioral Health, PC (formerly Palos Behavioral Health Professionals), has announced that state-of-the-art inpatient facilities are now fully open at MiraCare Center in Tinley Park.
  • With a 24/7 safe and patient-centric environment, MiraCare inpatient facilities consist of units for adolescents ages 12 to 17.
  • MiraCare Group represents over 300 years of combined experience in Child and Adolescent Behavioral treatment.
  • To learn more about MiraCare Group and the MiraCare Behavioral Healthcare Center located in Tinley Park, visit www.miracaregroup.com .

Illinois HIV Care Connect Presents Personal Stories of Healthy Aging with HIV

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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An Illinois HIV Care Connect HIV and Aging webpage provides data on the age 50 and older HIV population in Illinois .

Key Points: 
  • An Illinois HIV Care Connect HIV and Aging webpage provides data on the age 50 and older HIV population in Illinois .
  • The HIV and Aging Campaign is Illinois HIV Care Connect's ninth annual quality improvement initiative, following programs on HIV innovation in Illinois , HIV stigma , HIV and youth , social determinants of health , HIV treatment as prevention , viral suppression , staying in HIV care , and HIV and mental health .
  • Illinois HIV Care Connect is a statewide network providing medical case management, health care and support services to people living with HIV.
  • Illinois HIV Care Connects eight lead agency offices serve people living with HIV in all of Illinois 102 counties.

Zing Health Names Whitaker Executive Chairman, Clifton CEO in Growth Transition

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zing Health founder Dr. Eric E. Whitaker will expand the company's collaboration with key stakeholders in the new role of Executive Chairman and transition his operational role as the company's CEO to President Andrew Clifton.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zing Health founder Dr. Eric E. Whitaker will expand the company's collaboration with key stakeholders in the new role of Executive Chairman and transition his operational role as the company's CEO to President Andrew Clifton.
  • Whitaker and Clifton will work closely together to ensure a seamless leadership transition that continues the Medicare startup's exponential growth.
  • Clifton, an innovator in Medicare Advantage plans at Advise Insurance, WellCare Health Plans and Centene Corp., joined Zing Health as president in July.
  • "Dr. Whitaker will continue to be a great mentor for me, and we'll be partners in advancing Zing Health going forward," Clifton said.

Enhance The Quality of life for Seniors, Low-Income, Refugees, and Immigrant Families: Donate to Hanul Family Alliance on GIVING TUESDAY, November 29th, 2022

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Saturday, October 22, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Celebrate the Tuesday after Thanksgiving by participating in Giving Tuesday and donating to Hanul Family Alliance. Giving Tuesday is a movement providing millions of people an opportunity to give back to the community. Created in 2012, Giving Tuesday provides a globally recognized platform for people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. This year, Giving Tuesday will be on November 29, 2022, so mark your calendars! Support Hanul's mission on Giving Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 by donating to: bit.ly/hanulgivingtuesday. You can also be part of the movement in its 10th anniversary by tagging your social media posts with #givingtuesday.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Celebrate the Tuesday after Thanksgiving by participating in Giving Tuesday and donating to Hanul Family Alliance.
  • Created in 2012, Giving Tuesday provides a globally recognized platform for people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
  • Hanul Family Alliance was founded in 1987 as a Korean American Senior Center to meet the needs of primarily limited-English-speaking Korean elderly.
  • For more information about Hanul Family Alliance and how you can get involved, please visit the website at: http://www.hanulusa.org