Illinois Public Health Association

Illinois Public Health Association IPHA’s mission is to advance public health practice in Illinois, focused on health equity

The IPHA Management team and designated staff members are empowered to remove social media comments that they believe may be offensive or in opposition to IPHA values, public health guidelines, or evidence-based practice. IPHA social media groups or channels designated for members only are for members only, and if membership lapses, that member may be removed. IPHA social media pages or public-fac

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An important reason to celebrate Pride Month is the progress made over the last several years in research funding and aw...
06/01/2026

An important reason to celebrate Pride Month is the progress made over the last several years in research funding and awareness of health disparities disproportionately impacting the lives of sexual and gender minority persons. Pride Month is an annual celebration in June for Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Q***r (LGBTQ+) people. Read more about the history of Pride Month.

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The to***co epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. All forms of to***co use are ...
05/31/2026

The to***co epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. All forms of to***co use are harmful, and there is no safe level of exposure to to***co. Cigarette smoking is the most common form of to***co use worldwide. Other to***co products include waterpipe to***co, ci**rs, cigarillos, heated to***co, roll-your-own to***co, pipe to***co, bidis and kreteks, and smokeless to***co products.

Here is a resource that can help you quit to***co: quityes.org

Everyone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. Any job can have stressfu...
05/29/2026

Everyone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. Any job can have stressful elements, even if you love what you do. But when work stress becomes chronic, it can be overwhelming—and harmful to both physical and emotional health. Need support now? Call 988 or Text 988 or Chat 988lifeline.org/chat

For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities...
05/28/2026

For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. If you or your child experience symptoms such as wheezing, frequent cough, shortness of breath or chest tightness, it is important to see a healthcare provider to determine if the symptoms point to asthma.

Big news for graduate public health students—scholarship applications are OPEN! Thanks to the generous support of our sp...
05/27/2026

Big news for graduate public health students—scholarship applications are OPEN!

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor DentaQuest, IPHA has increased scholarship awards this year. We are awarding:

Edith Heide Memorial Scholarship—$4,000 (1 recipient)
Graduate Study in Public Health Scholarship—$2,000 each (3 recipients)

To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen, an Illinois resident, and admitted to or enrolled in a public health-related graduate program at an accredited Illinois college or university. Priority is given to current IPHA members.

Scholarship recipients will be celebrated at the 85th Annual Public Health Workforce Conference Award Luncheon on September 3 in Springfield, IL.

Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026, by 11:59 PM CDT

Apply now: https://form.jotform.com/261368839648172

Do you know someone in public health who deserves to be recognized? Nominations are NOW OPEN for the IPHA 85th Annual Pu...
05/27/2026

Do you know someone in public health who deserves to be recognized?

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the IPHA 85th Annual Public Health Workforce Conference Awards. This is your chance to shine a spotlight on the colleagues and organizations making a real difference in Illinois. Eight award categories are available.

Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026, by 11:59 PM CDT

Award winners will be celebrated at the 85th Annual PH Workforce Conference Award Luncheon on September 3 in Springfield, IL.

Submit your nomination today: https://form.jotform.com/261368477304159

Being an effective caregiver is difficult, and to meet the challenge, you need to take care of yourself. Watching a pare...
05/26/2026

Being an effective caregiver is difficult, and to meet the challenge, you need to take care of yourself. Watching a parent age or seeing someone change drastically due to illness can be devastating. Take some time to monitor your own wellbeing. If you are not sleeping well, exercising, or feel yourself becoming reclusive, speak to a professional about depression. It can hit anyone at any time. There's no shame in feeling overwhelmed. Find out more at https://www.knowalz-il.org/

Join us as we honor and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
05/25/2026

Join us as we honor and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Freedom lives in how we care for one another. This , we remember those who gave their lives for our country, and honor ...
05/22/2026

Freedom lives in how we care for one another. This , we remember those who gave their lives for our country, and honor them by helping keep our communities strong, healthy, and connected. 🇺🇸

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