Washington, D.C.,-(ENEWSPF)- In case you missed it, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) joined national and local news programs to acknowledge Black Maternal Health Week and discuss solutions to the Black maternal mortality crisis. Congresswoman Robin Kelly is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and a member of the Health[Read More…]
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‘Recovery is Possible’: National Addiction Expert Discusses Stigma, Recovery
Recovery from addiction is possible. For help, please call the free and confidential hotline (1-800-662-HELP) or visit findtreatment.gov.
MakeMyTestCount.org: NIH Establishes Website For Self-Reporting COVID-19 Test Results
MakeMyTestCount.org allows users to anonymously report the results of any brand of at-home COVID-19 test at any time.
Extended Medicaid Coverage for Postpartum Care in Year-End Funding Bill: Rep. Robin Kelly Leads the Call
Congresswoman Robin Kelly led in issuing the statement below calling for increased investments in accessible postpartum maternal health care.
Rep. Kelly’s Bipartisan Reese’s Law Passes the Senate, Heads to President Biden’s Desk for Signing
Reese’s Law, bipartisan legislation co-led by Reps. Robin Kelly to protect children from ingesting button cell batteries passed the Senate.
DBC Gifts of Love Holds Back-to-School Run/Walk-A-Thon
DBC Gifts of Love is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, July 23, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Vollmer Road Woods in Matteson.
Park Forest Prepares for Season’s Highest Temperatures As Excessive Heat Warning Is Issued for Region
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued an excessive heat warning until Wednesday, June 15 at 8 p.m. with expected peak afternoon heat index values between 106 to 110 degrees. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. The Cook County Department of[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Clinical Trial Diversity Act
Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), Chair of the CBC Health Braintrust, introduced the bipartisan NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act to increase the diversity of participants in all National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded trials.
Rep. Kelly Votes to Improve Access to Baby Formula
Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL) helped pass two bills that will improve families’ access to infant formula, ensure every baby has the nutrition they need to live and develop, and prevent this crisis from happening again.
Breast Cancer Walk Planned for Rich East
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sisters Working It Out, a breast cancer awareness and support organization, will hold its First Annual 5K Walk, on April 30, at the former Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. According to Beulah Brent, CEO of Sisters Working It Out, the proceeds from the[Read More…]