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A data tool can help curb health disparities among patients | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published June 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM CDT

A predictive index considers patient demographics, medical history and socioeconomic factors like distance to hospitals and insurance status to curb disparities among patients
Illinois lawmakers did not take final action in the spring session on the medical-aid-in-dying bill
State officials say a south suburban Chicago crematory is closed for good due to how it handled human remains
A new law takes effect on July 1 to allow state agency offices to make opioid overdoes reversal drugs like Narcan available
Liam is the top new favorite baby name for boys in Illinois
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has yet to name his Lieutenant Governor running mate

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Michelle Eccles

Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.

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