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Illinois Universal Lead Testing for Children Begins July 1, 2026
Illinois universal lead testing for children began Wednesday, July 1, 2026, replacing the state’s previous ZIP code-based approach. Under the new standard, children across Illinois are to receive automatic blood lead tests at 12 and 24 months, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Illinois Universal Lead Testing Replaces ZIP Code Limits IDPH announced the change on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Previously, automatic testing requirements foc
Illinois Universal Lead Testing for Children Begins July 1, 2026
Illinois universal lead testing for children began Wednesday, July 1, 2026, replacing the state’s previous ZIP code-based approach. Under the new standard, children across Illinois are to receive automatic blood lead tests at 12 and 24 months, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Illinois Universal Lead Testing Replaces ZIP Code Limits IDPH announced the change on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Previously, automatic testing requirements foc
Vape exposures in young children surge 243 percent, study finds
A new study has found a sharp rise in electronic cigarette-related exposures among young children, highlighting growing public health concerns despite declining incidents involving traditional tobacco products. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed data from the National Poison Data System and reviewed more than 92,000 reported nicotine exposures involving children aged 5 and younger between 2016 and 2023. According to the findings, exposures linked to e-cigarettes an
Vape exposures in young children surge 243 percent, study finds
A new study has found a sharp rise in electronic cigarette-related exposures among young children, highlighting growing public health concerns despite declining incidents involving traditional tobacco products. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed data from the National Poison Data System and reviewed more than 92,000 reported nicotine exposures involving children aged 5 and younger between 2016 and 2023. According to the findings, exposures linked to e-cigarettes an
Lurie Children’s opens new outpatient center in Schaumburg with expanded services
A major new addition to pediatric healthcare in the Chicago suburbs has officially opened its doors. Lurie Children’s has unveiled a 75,000 square-foot outpatient center in Schaumburg, designed to expand access to specialized care for children and families living in the northwest suburbs. Located at 1895 Arbor Glen Boulevard, the facility began welcoming patients this week and is expected to serve as a central hub for a wide variety of children’s health services. The new
Lurie Children’s opens new outpatient center in Schaumburg with expanded services
A major new addition to pediatric healthcare in the Chicago suburbs has officially opened its doors. Lurie Children’s has unveiled a 75,000 square-foot outpatient center in Schaumburg, designed to expand access to specialized care for children and families living in the northwest suburbs. Located at 1895 Arbor Glen Boulevard, the facility began welcoming patients this week and is expected to serve as a central hub for a wide variety of children’s health services. The new









