Professional Organizations & Government Agencies
Illinois Health and Hospital Association
Mission
To be the trusted voice and resource for members as they care for their communities.
Our Association
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association is dedicated to advocating for Illinois’ more than 200 hospitals and nearly 40 health systems as they serve patients and communities throughout the state.
Our Members
Our members provide a broad range of services—not just within their walls, but across the continuum and throughout their communities. Reflecting the diversity of Illinois, our members are non-profit, investor-owned and public hospitals that include:
Illinois Department of Public Health
Mission
The Illinois Department of Public Health is an advocate for and partner with the people of Illinois to re-envision health policy and promote health equity, prevent and protect against disease and injury, and prepare for health emergencies.
Illinoisans empowered and supported to achieve their optimal health with dignity and acceptance in diverse and thriving communities.
You will find a variety of information through the IDPH, including the resources below! Be sure to visit their website for a complete list of Data & Statistics!
IL Health Data Portal - Data.Illinois.gov is an open data portal that provides ready access to public datasets. Click here to obtain the latest IDPH datasets.
Vital Statistics - IDPH each year records about a half million vital record events -- births, deaths, marriages, divorces, adoptions and abortions -- as mandated by state statutes and federal uniform data collection requirements.
Community Health Data (IQUERY) - A web-based data query system for collecting and disseminating current public health data in a collaborative effort with seven agencies.
EMS Data reporting System - Provides access to databases reporting on statewide mortality, trauma registry, traffic crash reports and hospital discharges.
IL Hospital Report Card - In November, 2009 the Division of Patient Safety and Quality launched the Illinois Hospital Report Card and Consumer Guide to Health Care website.
Healthcare Regulation includes Assisted Living, Clinical Lab Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Health Care Complaint System, Health Care facilities & Programs, Health Care Worker Registry, Hospitals, Life Care Facilities Program, Life Safety & Construction, and Nursing Homes.
Programs
American Nurses Association - Illinois
ANA exists to advance the nursing profession by:
Because ANA represents the interests of all registered nurses, we are here to support you to reach your full potential. From career development resources to lobbying Congress on the issues that affect nurses, we are here every step of the way.
When individual nurses achieve their full potential and unite with others, ANA can accomplish its mission:
Lead the profession to shape the future of nursing and health care.
A healthy world through the power of nursing.
Illinois Nursing Workforce Center
The purpose of the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center (INWC) is to address issues of supply and demand in the nursing profession, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse manpower resources.
Resources (including Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Grants!)
National Student Nurses' Association
Mission
NSNA's mission is to mentor students preparing for the initial licensure as registered nurses, and to convey the standards, ethics, and skills that students will need as responsible and accountable leaders and members of the profession.
Mission
The National League for Nursing promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of our nation and the global community.