Illinois Health Workforce Organizations
Organizations (41)
American Academy of Pediatrics - Illinois Chapter
Supports and advocates for pediatricians in the state. Provides educational opportunities and other resources for pediatric professionals. Part of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Contact:
info@illinoisaap.com
312.733.1026
1400 W. Hubbard, Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60642
Tagged keywords: General Pediatricians, Illinois, Physicians, Primary Care |
Boeing Company Charitable Trust
Provides grants for five focus areas: education, health and human services, arts and culture, civic, and environment. Health and human services includes job training programs, social enterprises, programs that bring jobs to low-income communities, programs that address health care disparities, collaborations that coordinate health care services, and projects that improve the efficiency of health care services.
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312.544.2000
100 North Riverside
Chicago, IL 60606-1596
Tagged keywords: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Education and Training, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Health Care Access, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington |
Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS)
A consortium of 16 state dental boards that accept the CRDTS certification exams in dentistry and dental hygiene in lieu of their state clinical exam. One of five regional dental testing services. Check relevant state dental board for additional licensure requirements.
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Contact:
info@crdts.org
785.273.0380
1725 SW Gage Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66604-3333
Tagged keywords: Colorado, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Licensure and Certification, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
Chicago Medical Society (CMS)
Represents Chicago's physicians. Provides medical professionalism, medical education, public health and the highest level of assistance of information to members.
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312.670.2550
515 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Tagged keywords: Allopathic Physicians, Illinois, Osteopathic Physicians, Physicians |
Delta Regional Authority (DRA)
Works to improve life for the residents of 252 counties and parishes in parts of eight states. Designed to remedy severe and chronic economic distress by stimulating economic development and fostering partnerships that will have a positive impact on the region's economy.
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Contact:
KMorgan@dra.gov
662.624.8600
236 Sharkey Ave. Suite 400
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Tagged keywords: Alabama, Arkansas, Health Care Access, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, National, Tennessee |
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)
Formerly the National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners. Represents advanced practice nurses who want to pursue continuing education in gerontological care. Works for the well being of the public through advocacy, dissemination of knowledge, and provision of member growth opportunities. Has 15 chapters throughout the United States.
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Contact:
GAPNA@ajj.com
866.355.1392
East Holly Avenue Box 56
Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
Tagged keywords: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Geriatrics, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, National, North Carolina, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin |
Illinois AHEC Network (IHEC)
Supports health care for underserved communities in Illinois through education, career development, and promotion.
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Contact:
nielsenk@uic.edu
888.395.6424
1601 Parkview Avenue
Rockford, IL 61107
Tagged keywords: Area Health Education Centers, Education and Training, Illinois, Workforce Pipeline |
Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists (IANA)
Provides continuing education opportunities. Supports legislation and cooperation between CRNAs and other health care providers. Part of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
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Contact:
info@ilcrna.com
217.528.6221
100 E. Washington
Springfield, IL 62701
Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Illinois |
Illinois Association of School Nurses (IASN)
Promotes school health programs, maintains standards of preparation for school nurses, and works to advance the quality of health education and services in the school community. An affiliate of the National Association of School Nurses.
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Contact:
info@iasn.org
815.652.5218
1110 White Rock Drive
Dixon, IL 61021
Tagged keywords: Illinois, Nursing Occupations |
Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)
The Board of Higher Education approves all new units of instruction, research, and public service, as well as new academic administrative units, for public colleges and universities in the state.
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Contact:
info@ibhe.org
217.782.2551
431 East Adams
2nd Floor
Springfield, IL 62501
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Illinois |
Illinois Board of Nursing
Regulates licensure, education, certification, and examinations for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice nurses in Illinois.
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Contact:
888.687.7307
100 West Randolph Street
Suite 9-300
Chicago, IL 60601
Tagged keywords: Illinois, Licensure and Certification, Nursing Occupations |
Illinois Bureau of Workforce Development
Identifies youth, adults and dislocated workers who are eligible for assistance under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), assesses their employability skills and provides training as appropriate for identified sectors of growing employment demand.
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217.785.6006
500 E Monroe
Springfield, IL 62701
Tagged keywords: Illinois |
Illinois Center for Nursing (ICN)
Examines nursing demand and supply in Illinois. Offers recruitment strategies and ongoing training. Supports nursing education.
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Contact:
FPR.ILCenterforNurses@illinois.gov
888.687.7307
James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph Street
Suite 9 - 300
Chicago, IL 60601
Tagged keywords: Illinois, Nursing Occupations, Supply and Demand |
Illinois Center for Rural Health
Seeks to improve access to primary care in underserved areas of Illinois. Includes information on state loan repayment programs. Part of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Contact:
dph.crh@illinois.gov
217.782.1624
535 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62761
Tagged keywords: Illinois, Primary Care, Recruitment and Retention, Rural |
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA)
Supports professional counselors in Illinois, advances the counseling profession, promotes respect for diversity, and seeks to enhance people's quality of life.
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Contact:
ICAexecdir@aol.com
877.284.1521
PO Box 367
DeKalb, IL 60115
Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Illinois, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors |
Illinois Dental Assistants Association
Works to advance the careers of dental assistants in Illinois. Promotes education, legislation, credentialing, and professional activities. Part of the American Dental Assistant Association.
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Contact:
ppearson76@hotmail.com
815.643.2463
28783 Angling Road
Arlington, IL 61312
Tagged keywords: Dental Assistants, Illinois |
Illinois Dental Hygienists' Association (IDHA)
Works to improve the oral health care, increase awareness of prevention, and promote education, licensure, practice, and research for dental hygienists in Illinois. Part of the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
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Contact:
idha@ift-aft.org
800.550.4342
4 Lawrence Square
Springfield, IL 62704
Tagged keywords: Dental Hygienists, Illinois |
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Provides workforce services, referrals, job placement, unemployment insurance, training programs, labor market information, and labor market information for Illinois.
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Contact:
des.workinfo@illinois.gov
877.566.6230
33 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Tagged keywords: Illinois |
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Regulates medical practitioners, works to protect the state's residents, and promotes sanitation and prevention and control of diseases and injuries.
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Contact:
DPH.MAILUS@illinois.gov
217.782.4977
535 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62761
Tagged keywords: Illinois, Public Health |
Illinois Division of Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Regulates the licensure of health care professionals in Illinois. Ensures that licensure qualifications and standards for professional practice are properly evaluated, applied and enforced.
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217.785.0820
320 West Washington
Springfield, IL 62786
Tagged keywords: Chiropractors, Illinois, Licensure and Certification, Physician Assistants |
Illinois Hospital Association (IHA)
Represents Illinois hospitals, health systems, and those they serve. Maintains the Workforce and Health Care Career Information. Includes statistics and figures on the number of actively licensed health care professionals in Illinois.
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630.276.5400
1151 East Warrenville Road
PO Box 3015
Naperville, IL 60566
Tagged keywords: Hospitals, Illinois |
Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA)
Supports mental health counselors in Illinois through education, advocacy, and support services. A division of the Illinois Counseling Association and a state chapter of the American Mental Health Counselors Association.
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Contact:
myimhca@gmail.com
815.787.0515
PO Box 706
DeKalb, IL 60115
Tagged keywords: Illinois, Mental Health Counselors |
Illinois National Association of Social Workers
Represents Illinois social workers. Offers to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
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Contact:
office@naswil.org
312.212.3717
404 S. Wells St
4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
Tagged keywords: Illinois, Social Workers |
Illinois Nurses Association (INA)
Addresses issues concerning nursing such as working conditions, salaries, and employment contracts. Provides continuing education opportunities, standards of nursing, and professional development.
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Contact:
update@illinoisnurses.com
312.419.2900 ext. 229
105 West Adams Street, Suite 1420
Chicago, IL 60603
Tagged keywords: Illinois, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses |
Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society (IOMS)
Represents osteopathic physicians and students in Illinois. Works to protect, advocate, maintain, and support the philosophy of osteopathic medicine.
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Contact:
ioms@ioms.org
312.202.8174
142 East Ontario Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2854
Tagged keywords: Illinois, Osteopathic Physicians |
Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA)
Addresses the health status of medically underserved populations. Represents community health centers.
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Contact:
info@iphca.org
217.541.7300
500 South 9th Street
Springfield, IL 62701
Tagged keywords: Federally Qualified Health Centers, Health Care Access, Illinois, Primary Care |
Illinois Primary Health Care Association (Second Office)
Addresses the health status of medically underserved populations. Represents community health centers.
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Contact:
info@iphca.org
312.692.3000
542 S. Dearborn Street
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60605
Tagged keywords: Federally Qualified Health Centers, Health Care Access, Illinois, Primary Care |
Illinois Psychological Association (IPA)
Advances psychology as a profession and science in Illinois. Provides information about medical psychologists, legislation, and standards for psychology. Includes a Find a Psychologist feature.
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Contact:
ipamanager@aol.com
312.372.7610
67 E. Madison Street
Suite 1817
Chicago, IL 60603
Tagged keywords: Illinois, Psychologists |
Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA)
Works to improve access to health care for rural Illinois residents through education programs, legislative advocacy, public awareness and networking.
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Contact:
mvaughn@springnet1.com
217.280.0206
217 E. Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701
Tagged keywords: Illinois |
Illinois State Board of Dentistry
Regulates licenses, rules, and certifications for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental teachers in Illinois.
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Contact:
217.785.0800
320 West Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62786
Tagged keywords: Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Illinois, Licensure and Certification |
Illinois State Board of Pharmacy
Regulates pharmacy practice in Illinois. Registers pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and assistant pharmacists in the state.
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Contact:
prfgroup10@idfpr.com
217.785.8556
320 West Washington St, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
Tagged keywords: Illinois, Licensure and Certification, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides |
Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS)
Represents members by providing continuing education opportunities, legislation updates, and maintaining quality dental care to the public.
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Contact:
info@isds.org
217.525.1406
1010 South Second Street
PO Box 376
Springfield, IL 62705
Tagged keywords: Dentists, Illinois |
Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS)
Represents the interests of Illinois physicians, advocates for patients, and promotes the doctor/patient relationship, the ethical practice of medicine, and the betterment of the public health.
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Contact:
info@isms.org
800.782.4767
20 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60602
Tagged keywords: Allopathic Physicians, Illinois, Osteopathic Physicians, Physicians |
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (College Zone) (ISAC)
Works to make college accessible and affordable for all Illinois students. Offers a financial aid center.
Administers most of the key state and federal grant, scholarship, loan and prepaid tuition programs available to postsecondary students.
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Contact:
isac.collegezone@isac.illinois.gov
800.899.4722
1755 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015-5209
Tagged keywords: Financial Aid, Illinois |
Illinois Workforce Investment Board (IWIB)
The Illinois Workforce Investment Board (IWIB) functions as the State advisory board pertaining to workforce preparation policy. The IWIB ensures that Illinois' workforce preparation services and programs are coordinated and integrated; and measures and evaluates the overall performance and results of these programs. The Board is also charged with furthering cooperation between government and the private sector to meet the workforce preparation needs of Illinois' employers and workers.
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Contact:
warren.ribley@illinois.gov
217.782.3233
500 E Monroe
Springfield, IL 62701
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Illinois, Policy, Recruitment and Retention, Supply and Demand, Workforce Pipeline |
Midwest Center for Health Workforce Studies
Formerly the Illinois Regional Health Workforce Center. Conducts research on the health workforce to improve health workforce policy and planning at the state, Midwest regional and national level, which leads to increased access to care for underserved populations. One of six regional workforce centers that were affiliated with the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis through a HRSA Bureau of Health Professions program that ended in 2006.
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Contact:
walton@uic.edu
312.413.2775
University of Illinois at Chicago
1747 W. Roosevelt Road, Suite 558, M/C 275
Chicago, IL 60608-1264
Tagged keywords: Health Care Access, Illinois, National, Policy, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand, Workforce Pipeline |
Midwest Region of the American Counseling Association
Serves ACA members in the Midwest region. Provides continuing education opportunities, online learning for licensure or certification renewal, podcasts, career center, and legislative updates.
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Contact:
bnoah@cableone.net
Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin |
North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners (NERB)
A consortium of 20 state dental boards that accept the NERB certification exams in dentistry and dental hygiene in lieu of their state clinical exam. One of five regional dental testing services. Check relevant state dental board for additional licensure requirements.
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301.563.3300
8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 900
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tagged keywords: Connecticut, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Licensure and Certification, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM)
Provides educational opportunities, research, professional development, and scholarships for those in academic emergency medicine.
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Contact:
saem@saem.org
847.813.9823
2340 S. River Road, Suite 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tagged keywords: Faculty, Illinois, National, Physicians |
UIC Urban Health Program (UHP)
Seeks to recruit and retain underrepresented minority students into health professions and provides academic support to help these students graduate. Offers educational opportunities for students from grade school through professional school.
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Contact:
djwells@uic.edu
312.996.7727
808 S. Wood Street (M/C 967)
173 College of Medicine East Tower
Chicago, IL 60612
Tagged keywords: Diversity, Illinois, Workforce Pipeline |
Western Illinois AHEC
Provides educational opportunities for health professionals in Illinois.
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Contact:
wilahec2@adams.net
217.223.0452
Broadway at 14th Street, 2nd Fl.
Quincy, IL 62301
Tagged keywords: Area Health Education Centers, Education and Training, Illinois, Workforce Pipeline |
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