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Jan 20, 2022
Sangamon County health department reports four new COVID-related deaths, monthly total 20
The Sangamon County Department of Public Health reported four COVID-19 related deaths Wednesday, putting the total at 20 for January. Later Wednesday, Gov. JB…
COVID-19 virus
Jan 19, 2022
UIS and Community Health Roundtable to host a webinar on the evolution of COVID-19, the current wave and its impact on people and institutions
The University of Illinois Springfield Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable will host a free virtual public webinar…
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Dec 14, 2021
We have a co-epidemic of COVID and misinformation
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the ability of government and public health officials to effectively communicate complex COVID-19 information to a diverse…
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Nov 19, 2021
UIS, roundtable to host webinar on overcoming misinformation during pandemic
The University of Illinois Springfield Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable will host a free public…
IDPH Director
Oct 15, 2021
IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike to discuss health equity during UIS co-hosted virtual presentation
WHAT: Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, will explore health equity, not only in definition, but also how equity looks in…
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Oct 04, 2021
Majority of those surveyed by UIS have considered moving out of Sangamon County
New data offers a glimpse as to how Sangamon County residents are feeling during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. University of Illinois Springfield …