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Sameer Vohra

@sameervohra

@IDPH Director, Pediatrician, Husband, Father, and Chicago Sports Fan

 Springfield, Illinois
siumed.edu/popscipolicy
Joined December 2010
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Thank you @GovPritzker for the opportunity to serve the people of our great State. Excited to work with the incredible @IDPH team and all Illinois communities to build the brightest futures for all our residents.
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@GovPritzker12 Jul 2022
I’m proud to announce @IDPH’s next Director: Dr. Sameer Vohra. As a leader in state and national health policy, I have absolute confidence in Dr. Vohra’s ability to continue shaping a stronger Illinois for the 21st century. chicago.suntimes.com/coronav…
Dr. Sameer Vohra named next director of Illinois Department of Public Health

Dr. Sameer Vohra named next director of Illinois Department of Public Health

Vohra, hailed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker as the Illinois Department of Public Health’s “next visionary leader,” will serve as the permanent replacement for Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who was a fixture on Illinois...

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It has been the greatest of gifts to work at @siusom with incredible friends and colleagues. Thank you to @PopSci2Policy team for your partnership in making our vision a reality. I can’t wait to see all the great things to come. Looking forward to our last few weeks together.
SIU Pop Sci & Policy (@PopSci2Policy) profile pictureSIU Pop Sci & Policy@PopSci2Policy12 Jul 2022
We're incredibly proud to share that our founding chair, Dr. @SameerVohra, has been named the next director of @IDPH. Dr. Vohra is passionate about improving public health and is an inspirational leader. Illinois is fortunate to have him. Congrats, Dr. Vohra!
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Thank you to @deBeaumontFndtn for the opportunity to write a blog post to close out #NPHW focusing on the Sunday theme of Mental Wellness: Redefining the Meaning of Health. I focus on the work of @ILChildrenMH and its public health approach to children's mental health & wellness.
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Mental health needs parity with physical health, says #40Under40 honoree @sameervohra of @Popsci2policy. Learn how he and @ILChildrenMH are supporting mental health among kids in Illinois with a bold new plan. #NPHW debeaumont.org/news/2022/a-p…
A Public Health Approach to Children’s Mental Wellness

A Public Health Approach to Children’s Mental Wellness 

In his State of the Union Address on March 1, 2022, President Biden spoke of the country’s unprecedented mental health crisis among people of all ages. As part of his unity agenda, the President...

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Honored for @deBeaumontFndtn to share my thoughts as we continue to celebrate #NPHW2022.
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For #NPHW, de Beaumont #40Under40 honoree @sameervohra speaks to the importance of collaboration in making communities healthier and stronger.
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Happy National Public Health Week! We, @PopSci2Policy, feel fortunate to be served by and partner with the incredible professionals @IDPH and other LHDs all across Illinois to help improve the health of the public. #NPHW
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Happy National Public Health Week! We're proud to celebrate the #PublicHealth workforce every day. #NPHW
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PSP was fortunate to spend some time with former HHS acting secretary - and new PSP board member - @EricDHargan during his visit to Carbondale last week. Read more (and watch a video) in this article from @thesouthern. loom.ly/Y2yoO78
Former HHS acting secretary visits SIU, joins rural health advisory board at SIU Medicine

Former HHS acting secretary visits SIU, joins rural health advisory board at SIU Medicine

Eric Hargan, former acting secretary and deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and current CEO of The Hargan Group, visited SIU Friday. He has joined

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Congratulations to the new @deBeaumontFndtn #40Under40 in #PublicHealth class! Welcome to the family! So happy to see this group of remarkable leaders recognized for their important work making our communities healthier.
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Please join us in congratulating the new class of #40Under40 in #PublicHealth! See the list and their accomplishments at debeaumont.org/40Under40/
40 Under 40 in Public Health

40 Under 40 in Public Health

Recognizing leaders whose creativity and innovation are strengthening communities across the country

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Our team @PopSci2Policy with partners @uicpublichealth @PSimonInstitute and #CRHSSD have released our latest IL brief focused on COVID-19 and Rural Children’s Growth and Development. We invite you to read our recommendation and join our webinar on 9/16/21. #ruralhealth
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Have you read our newest Rural Health Summit report, COVID-19 and Children's Growth and Development? Find the full text here - siumed.edu/sites/default/fil… and please register for the webinar to discuss the recommendations (9/16, 12:00 CST) here -siumed.webex.com/siumed/onst…
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It was such a pleasure to join Bill Auxier on Rural Health Leadership Radio to discuss how @PopSci2Policy is collaborating with @uicpublichealth @PSimonInstitute #CRHSSD and leaders across the State to build a Healthier Rural Illinois. lnkd.in/gW5_W8Z8

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The next FREE webinar in the COVID-19 and Rural Health series focuses on Public Health Systems with speakers from @IDPH @ILPublicHealth @genesishealth and @MercerCoHealth is July 15 at noon. Register here: siumed.webex.com/siumed/onst…
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Such an honor to share our family’s unique American story during #ImmigrantHeritageMonth . Thank you to @TheBushCenter and @PLSprogram for this opportunity. Proud to continue to work @PopSci2Policy to build an America where we all feel at home.
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@TheBushCenter25 Jun 2021
"I will continue to dedicate my career to building an America where we all feel at home." Continue reading @PLSprogram Scholar Sameer Vohra's story this #ImmigrantHeritageMonth: ow.ly/86Or50FiFzi
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Join us at the SIH/SIU Health Policy Institute! This year’s virtual event focuses on COVID’s impact on health policy. Hear from national experts about building equitable communities. Former Health & Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan is this year's keynote speaker!
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#SIULAW alumni are invited to the 21st Annual SIH/SIU Health Policy Institute on June 8. This year’s virtual event presented by @PopSci2Policy focuses on COVID’s impact on health policy. Register for the virtual event at bit.ly/SIHSIUHPI #SIHSIUHealthPolicy
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Our @PopSci2Policy team, along with partners @PSimonInstitute @uicpublichealth and SIU CRHSSD, dive deeper on #ruralhealth issues this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth with our latest report titled “COVID-19 and Rural Mental Health.” siumed.edu/popscipolicy/rura…
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Powerful and important words from @GayatriAgnew, friend, innovator, and the founder @MothersMonday. Rebuilding from the pandemic will require a new awareness and appreciation of working parents, specifically working mothers. This article provides a path forward. #MothersDay
Gayatri Agnew (@GayatriAgnew) profile pictureGayatri Agnew@GayatriAgnew6 May 2021
"All these things add up to shift corporate culture — to allow companies to say through their actions: I see you mom and you’re valued and welcome here. Rebuilding from the pandemic will offer new opportunities to include mothers in corporate America." gayatriagnew-70617.medium.co…
Why We All Need to Do More to Change Corporate Culture for Moms

Why We All Need to Do More to Change Corporate Culture for Moms

This Mother’s Day let’s remember that mother is a verb, not a noun. To mother is to learn how to multi-task and to juggle work and family…

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Are you interested in #mentalhealth and #healthequity? Sign up for our "COVID-19 and Rural Mental Health" webinar on May 13 to hear a panel of Illinois experts discuss mental health challenges and innovation. siumed.webex.com/mw3300/mywe… CC: @ILMentalHealth @IDPH
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The next Rural Health Summit webinar, COVID-19 and Rural Mental Health, is May 13 at 12:00. Join us to learn from experts about COVID's impact on mental health, examples of innovation and how to move forward. bit.ly/3xC4HVA CC: @ruralhealth @IHAhospitals @RuralHealth1
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Please join us tomorrow as @PopSci2Policy brings you our first Rural Health Summit Webinar focusing on COVID-19 and our Aging Rural Population. Our conversation will feature @IL_DoA Director Paula Basta & other rural community leaders. Register here: siumed.edu/popscipolicy/rura….
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Our @PopSci2Policy team, along with partners @PSimonInstitute @uicpublichealth and SIU CRHSSD, dive deeper on #ruralhealth issues with our latest report titled “COVID-19 and an Aging Rural Population: Recommendations to Improve Health in Illinois.” siumed.edu/popscipolicy/rura…
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We're proud to join @PSimonInstitute @uicpublichealth and #CRHSSD to release the first Rural Health policy brief, "COVID-19 and an Aging Rural Population." See the report and register for next week's webinar. bit.ly/3tmm8Y1
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