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AAAC Newsletter {periodical start}
This is a serial record, providing access to the multiple volumes or editions of a periodically published document.

AAAC Newsletter (2006, Spring)
This is the newsletter of the African American Advisory Council, formed in 1991, which functions in an advisory capacity to the Director of the Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services DCFS focusing on provision of services to African American employees and clients served by DCFS and its contractual agencies.

Closer Look: An Examination of African American Men in Illinois 2009 Final Report
final report and recommendations of the first statewide Taskforce on the Condition of African American Men in Illinois. This document, A Closer Look: An Examination of the Condition of African American Men in Illinois, represents the work of the Taskforce over the past six months. Established by statute in August 2008 (20 ILCS 1305/10-32), the Taskforce has examined the persistent and complex disparities and profound lack of opportunities that create barriers to success for a disproportionate number of African American men. Through formal assessment of resources and data and grassroots exploration of the opinions of over 500 African American males who participated in town hall meetings across Illinois, the Taskforce has formulated recommendations for policy in the areas of health, employment, criminal justice, education and fatherhood. These recommendations should guide us in our important work to improve the critical services African American men across Illinois with such help these men will be enabled to realize their full potential and enriching life for all of Illinois citizens.

Frequently Asked Questions about Walk Across Illinois
Frequently asked questions and answers about the Illinois Lieutenant Governor's Office Walk Across Illinois program. The following questions are answered; what is the walk across Illinois, why is it167 miles long, what inspired the idea, how does it work, what happens when I've reached 167 miles, when can I start, is there any cost to register, what are the health benefits to walking, what if I don't have Internet access, are there any famous walkers, are there any good places to hike in Illinois and I'm not into hiking what other ways can I get in my miles.

Frequently Asked Questions about Walk Across Illinois {periodical start}
Frequently asked questions and answers about the Illinois Lieutenant Governor's Office Walk Across Illinois program. The Walk Across Illinois is an easy way to improve your health, one step at a time. Obesity, high blood pressure and inadequate exercise are community health problems which challenge us all. By encouraging everyone in Illinois to walk on average just one-half mile daily for a year, the Walk Across Illinois initiative can help boost the life expectancy and well-being of all Illinois residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Walk Across Illinois (2006, Summer (revised))
Illinois Lieutenant Governor's Office Frequently asked questions and answers about the Walk Across Illinois program. The Walk Across Illinois is an easy way to improve your health, one step at a time. The following questions are answers in the two page sheet; what is the walk across Illinois, why is it 167 miles long, what inspired the idea, how does it work, what happens when I've reached 167 miles, when can I start, Is there any cost to register, what if I do not have internet access, what is the walk across Illinois summer 2006, where will the walks go, what are the health benefits to walking and what are some other ways kids can stay fit. This is a revision of the previous summer 2006 document.

Frequently Asked Questions about Walk Across Illinois (2006, Summer)
Illinois Lieutenant Governor's Office Frequently asked questions and answers about the Walk Across Illinois program. The Walk Across Illinois is an easy way to improve your health, one step at a time. The following questions are answers in the two page sheet; what is the walk across Illinois, why is it 167 miles long, what inspired the idea, how does it work, what happens when I've reached 167 miles, when can I start, Is there any cost to register, what is the walk across Illinois summer 2006, where will the walks go, what are the health benefits to walking and what are some other ways kids can stay fit.

Healthy Lifestyle Quiz for Women (2005)
The Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Women's Health, designed this health quiz. It encourages women to complete the quiz, write down any questions and discuss them with a physician or health care provider. The last section of this booklet includes suggestions for talking to a health care provider.

Outreach, The {periodical start}
Newsletter from the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State for Senior citizens, veterans, and people with disabilities.

State Public Health Director Announces $3.1 Million to Reduce Obesity and Smoking in Illinois (2010, February 3) [123**10]
Press Release: Damon T. Arnold, director, Illinois Department of Public Health, today announced Illinois is receiving approximately $3.1 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help reduce obesity, increase physical activity, improve nutrition and decrease smoking in Illinois.

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