IDPH looking for public comment on state’s health assessments

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — One state agency is looking for the public’s input for a five-year plan on the state’s public health missions.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is hosting a series of webinars on the state’s Health Assessment and Health Improvement Plan. The agency is looking for public comment on the two documents as they will be used as health priorities for the next five years.

The virtual webinars are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The public hearings are over Zoom and require registration at this link. Alternatively, Illinoisans can submit written comments on this Google form.

According to IDPH, Healthy Illinois 2028 will primarily focus on five key issues affecting Illinoisans and their health:

• Chronic Disease
• COVID-19 and Emerging Diseases
• Maternal and Infant Health
• Mental Health and…