Illinois Public Health Association

Did you know that the brain does some of its most important work while you sleep?

During sleep, the brain processes information, consolidates memory, and clears waste that builds up throughout the day.

Prioritizing sleep isn’t just about energy; it’s a key part of long-term brain health.
Start small: aim for 7–8 hours of sleep or go to bed 30 minutes earlier tonight.

Your brain will thank you. Learn more:

🧠 Your brain will thank you. Learn more: YourBrainWillThankYou.com

CHWs in Sangamon County, this one's for you!

We've partnered with HSHS St. John’s Hospital to offer 10 conference scholarships, each covering the full $200 registration fee.

Eligible applicants for the conference scholarship include practicing CHWs, individuals enrolled in a CHW 101 training course, and those completing their CHW field experience. Qualified applicants must be working in Sangamon County, Illinois.

Deadline to apply: July 7 at 12:00 PM CDT
Link in bio to apply.

A huge thank you to HSHS for making this possible.

Take pride in taking care of yourself. The sooner you start treatment for HIV, the sooner you can take control of your health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/nmac_togetherENG

We are proud to be one of ’s 300 partners working together to share information on vaccines and help protect communities from infectious diseases. We look forward to furthering this important work alongside CVEEP. Learn more: cveep.org

Exciting news for Community Health Workers in Sangamon County, Illinois!

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of HSHS St. John's Hospital, the Illinois Public Health Association is offering 10 conference scholarships, each covering the full $200 registration fee for our upcoming conference.

Eligible applicants for the conference scholarship include practicing CHWs, individuals enrolled in a CHW 101 training course, and those completing their CHW field experience. Qualified applicants must be working in Sangamon County, Illinois.

Deadline to apply: July 7 at 12:00 PM CDT

Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/261534561094154

A huge thank you to HSHS St. John's Hospital for making this possible. Don't miss this opportunity and be sure to share with other CHWs.

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month—an opportunity to hold a conversation about the brain and share the fact that Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are a major public health issue. Everyone is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s, the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed. Find out more about Alzheimer’s: knowalz-il.org

One of the ways that an active IPHA membership can make a difference is through advocacy to policymakers. Every day, federal, state, and local decision-makers discuss a myriad of issues, including those related to public health. Because of the power of advocacy, we have seatbelts, to***co prevention, safe drinking water, and nutrition labeling laws, just to name a few. For the betterment of our communities, it is imperative that public health professionals educate lawmakers and policymakers through evidence-based research. Find out more about our membership: www.ipha.com.

National Cancer Survivors Day® is a day for everyone who is living with a history of cancer to connect with other cancer survivors, celebrate milestones, share their stories, and thank those who have supported them along the way. It is also a day to draw attention to the ongoing challenges of cancer survivorship, with the aim of promoting more resources, research, and legislation to improve cancer survivors’ quality of life.

Progress in HIV care and prevention has not been equally achieved. Addressing the racial, ethnic, and geographic disparities that have contributed to the gaps in HIV care and prevention will go a long way toward ending the HIV epidemic. If you are a person living with HIV and need medical care and/or supportive services, there are programs available to help meet these needs. Find out more here: https://hivcareconnect.com/

Compared to women, men are more likely to: drink alcohol and use to***co, make unhealthy choices, and not see a doctor for regular checkups. Men are assailed by the diseases that can affect anyone—heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, depression . . . but they also have unique issues such as prostate cancer and benign prostate enlargement.

Many of the major health risks that men face can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle, and regular checkups and screening tests can spot disease early when it is easiest to treat. Find out more about Men’s Health Month:
https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee/bewell/awarenessmatters/june2024-mens-health-awareness.html

Or this is a fast facts page on the CDC’s website https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/mens-health.htm.