IDPH | Illinois Department of Public Health

hi. it's your state health department again. if your St. Patrick's Day weekend plans include drinking, your ride home should already be planned.

And enable emergency alerts on your phone! We’re sharing the latest information from our partners to help keep communities safe. Please follow local officials and weather updates throughout the evening and be prepared to act quickly if warnings are issued. Stay safe, Illinois. 💙

Take precautions now: ➡️ Stay up to date by monitoring local forecasts. ➡️ Review your safety plan and identify a safe place to go if a tornado warning is issued. ➡️ Consider adjusting late afternoon or evening travel plans if severe weather is expected in your area.

⚠️ Severe weather is expected across much of the state tonight. Many counties could see very large hail, strong wind gusts, and possibly strong tornadoes. 👇

Here's an updated map from the @NWS that indicates many #Illinois counties could have very large #hail, strong #windgusts, and perhaps strong #tornadoes. Are you ready? #ILWx #SevereWeatherPreparednessMonth

Early detection can save lives! Current guidelines = all people begin colorectal screening at age 45, but if you have other risk factors you may need to start earlier. Learn more: dph.illinois.gov/topics-service…

Want to lower your risk? ➡️ Avoid alcohol and cigarettes ➡️ Eat more fiber ➡️ Be physically active ➡️ Know your family health history

⚠️ More young people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer than ever before. And rates are continuing to rise each year. Here's what you need to know. 👇

CO poisoning is preventable. IDPH just released its first-ever Carbon Monoxide Surveillance Report to strengthen prevention efforts across Illinois. Read more: dph.illinois.gov/resource-cente…

And a storm season reminder: Generators go outside. At least 20 feet away. Never in a garage - not even with the door open.

be honest. when was the last time you tested your carbon monoxide alarm? no, not changed the batteries. actually tested it.

Protecting your heart doesn’t mean cutting out flavor - it means being intentional. Start by checking one label today. Your heart will thank you. ❤️

The good news? Small changes make a big difference. ❤️ ✅ Use herbs and spices instead of salt to season food. ✅ Read the Nutrition Facts label and aim for <2,300 mg/day. ✅ Rinse canned vegetables and beans before eating. ✅ Swap chips for snacks like carrots or celery.

9 out of 10 of you are eating more sodium than recommended 🧵