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2021 Hero Helps Community Summit to feature speakers from National Institute for Health & Illinois Department of Human Services

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This year’s Hero Helps Community Summit, set for Oct. 15 at the Romeoville Athletic and Event Center, will feature Dr. Rebecca Baker, from the National Institute of Health HEALS (Helping to End Addiction Long Term) Initiative, and David Jones, from the Illinois Department of Human Services, who will speak about national and state initiatives in the continued battle against opioid use.

Speaker to discuss state initiatives at 2020 Hero Helps Community Forum Friday, April 24, 2020

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A State of Illinois expert on the efforts over the past ten years to reduce the number of opioid overdose deaths will be speaking at the 2020 Hero Helps Community Forum, scheduled for Friday, April 24 at the Edward Hospital Athletic and Event Center in Romeoville.

Will County Executive Walsh reminds residents of services available to people suffering substance use disorder

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In light of the recent rise in overdoses and overdose deaths in Will County, County Executive Larry Walsh wants to remind residents of two important programs available to those suffering substance use disorder: Safe Passage and the Narcan Distribution Program.

Illinois awarded $4.5 million in federal funding to improve Medicaid substance use disorder treatment

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Illinois will receive a $4.5 million grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to examine and improve substance use disorder treatment strategies for Medicaid members, the state's Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced today.
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Greater Chicagoland Region Named Top Metropolitan Area for Corporate Site Selection and Relocation

Greater Chicagoland Region Named Top Metropolitan Area for Corporate Site Selection and Relocation

The Greater Chicagoland Region has been named the top metropolitan area for corporate site selection and relocations for the tenth consecutive year. County Executive Bertino-Tarrant celebrated the announcement with World Business Chicago at an awards ceremony recognizing companies who have grown or relocated in the Chicagoland Region.

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Will County Community Mental Health Board Holds First Meeting

Will County Community Mental Health Board Holds First Meeting

The Will County Community Mental Health Board held their first meeting to elect officers and establish Bylaws. This marks the first key step for the newly created board to establish their plan to evaluate and improve community mental health services in Will County, including the treatment of mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use.

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Will County Pop-Up Clinic Vaccinates Over 250 Dogs and Cats

Will County Pop-Up Clinic Vaccinates Over 250 Dogs and Cats

Will County hosted a pop-up pet clinic at the County Office Building on March 11, which vaccinated and microchipped over 250 local cats and dogs. The event was hosted by Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow, the K9 Enrichment Initiative, and Petco Love.

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Will County Launches $10 Million Scholarship Program to Boost Teaching and Nursing Recruitment

Will County Launches $10 Million Scholarship Program to Boost Teaching and Nursing Recruitment

Will County officially launched the “Will County Heroes” scholarship program today to support students seeking careers in teaching and nursing. The County is investing $10 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) dollars to increase recruitment in these high-demand fields and incentivize future graduates to work in Will County.

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