Public Accountability Report Public Accountability Report

2025 Health Promotion
Mission Statement The Office of Health Promotion (OHPm) addresses health and wellness issues through screening, linking Illinois residents to programs, and promoting and encouraging long-term healthy behaviors. From newborn screening to child vision, hearing, and oral health services; to linking patients to medical cannabis; to addressing chronic disease and its risk factors; and to responding to emerging health issues, OHPm is equipped to serve all of Illinois.
Program Goals and Objectives
  1. Protect the health of newborns and children in Illinois.
    1. Reduce the burden of chronic diseases on Illinoisans of all ages.
      1. Decrease premature death and disability resulting from unintentional injuries and violence.
        1. Ensure timely processing of patient applications to access medical cannabis.
          1. Prevent and reduce oral disease.
            Source of Funds General Revenue Fund, Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund, Public Health Services Fund, Diabetes Research Checkoff Fund, Sickle Cell Chronic Disease Fund, Multiple Sclerosis Research Fund, Healthy Smiles Fund, DHS Private Resource Fund, Tobacco Settlement Recovery Fund, Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Fund, Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Fund, Public Health Special State Projects Fund, Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund, Hearing Instrument Dispenser Examining and Disciplinary Fund Statutory Authority 410 ILCS 240
            Fiscal Year 2026 Target/Projected Fiscal Year 2025 Actual Fiscal Year 2025 Target/Projected Fiscal Year 2024 Actual Fiscal Year 2023 Actual
            Input Indicators
            Total expenditures - all sources (in thousands) $ 92,891.9 $ 56,811.2 $ 78,165.4 $ 50,951.9 $ 50,603.5
            Total expenditures - state appropriated funds (in thousands) $ 92,891.9 $ 56,811.2 $ 78,165.4 $ 50,951.9 $ 50,603.5
            Average monthly full-time equivalents 80.0 78.0 80.0 69.0 65.0
            Output Indicators
            Number of blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney disease screenings 4,000 3,408 4,000 4,208 4,026
            Number of CBOs offering an intensive asthma self-management education program 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 6.0
            Number of CHW and/or providers participating in ECHO models 50.0 54.0 50.0 67.0 61.0
            Number of clinics enrolled in a guideline-based quality improvement program 5.0 9.0 3.0 6.0 5.0
            Number of funded organizations conducting research on diabetes-related interventions 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
            Number of individuals provided with metabolic treatment formulas 375.0 388.0 375.0 391.0 364.0
            Number of individuals referred for colorectal cancer screening (a) 1,100 1,791 450.0 566.0 332.0
            Number of individuals referred for lung cancer screening 10,000 13,175 10,000 11,767 13,347
            Number of individuals referred for prostate cancer screening 400.0 766.0 400.0 994.0 1,468
            Number of newborn genetic/metabolic screening tests that are abnormal and require follow-up testing or referral to a specialist 15,000 14,816 15,000 15,928 17,807
            Number of participants enrolling in an intensive asthma home visiting program 100.0 102.0 100.0 130.0 52.0
            Number of positive blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney disease screenings referred 600.0 881.0 600.0 604.0 262.0
            Number of research grants funded in Illinois 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
            Number of dementia caregivers who have attended a support or educational group 2,500 2,463 250.0 N/A N/A
            Number of people living with dementia who have completed a power of attorney or living will plan 40.0 42.0 20.0 N/A N/A
            Number of entities funded in Illinois to implement safe storage strategies 15.0 15.0 15.0 N/A N/A
            Number of genetic counseling patients seen at genetic counseling centers (b) 15,000 16,127 9,000 16,539 14,424
            Number of genetic screening tools completed 3,000 3,260 100.0 N/A N/A
            Number of callers to the Illinois Tobacco Quitline 12,000 13,947 16,500 14,440 19,307
            Number of individuals referred to the Illinois Tobacco Quitline for cessation counseling by a health-care provider/facility or CBO (c) 2,000 2,171 1,200 1,724 1,651
            Number of outreach activities related to educating communities on the benefit of tobacco prevention and control policies conducted by grantees (d) N/A 588.0 N/A 152.0 136.0
            Number of debilitating conditions included in the medical cannabis program 56.0 54.0 54.0 52.0 52.0
            Number of persons approved for a medical cannabis registry identification card (e) 10,400 52,395 40,000 50,064 55,749
            Number of children served with case management services (f) 700.0 2,192 1,000 1,602 1,206
            Number of eligible patients served and provided dental care 180.0 201.0 180.0 141.0 250.0
            Number of vulnerable individuals provided with dental services 700.0 748.0 525.0 713.0 873.0
            Number of preschool children vision screens statewide 90,000 101,810 90,000 100,635 94,143
            Number of suicide prevention ECHOs being provided for clinicians 70.0 134.0 70.0 59.0 N/A
            Number of Zero Suicide summits and workshops held 150.0 68.0 70.0 N/A N/A
            Number of sickle cell disease patients seen 3,000 3,841 2,800 3,965 3,219
            Number of adult sickle cell disease patients/clients receiving services 300.0 390.0 400.0 N/A N/A
            Number of page views of the IL Brain Health website YourBrainWillThankYou 100,000 0.0 N/A N/A N/A
            Number of health-care providers trained in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) prevention, caregiver support, and community-clinical linkage to improve ADRD care to patients and their caregivers 300.0 0.0 N/A N/A N/A
            Number of professionals trained to increase dementia capability through Rush's Learning Management System 75.0 0.0 N/A N/A N/A
            Outcome Indicators
            Number of infants confirmed with genetic/metabolic conditions identified through newborn screening for results and follow-up 240.0 246.0 240.0 210.0 266.0
            Number of partners engaged to build infrastructure toward implementing a coordinated asthma project 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
            Number of adult sickle cell disease patients provided acute care for pain crisis 900.0 974.0 900.0 N/A N/A
            Percentage of eligible cases completed within 14 months of the date of death 95.00% 99.00% 95.00% 99.00% 99.00%
            Percentage of LHDs funded for Smoke-Free Illinois Act (SFIA) enforcement doing compliance checks 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% N/A N/A
            Footnotes
            The increase in fiscal year 2025 is due to improved reporting efforts by subcontractors, subcontractors' collaboration with sexual health and nursing staff to include colorectal cancer screening referrals, and continuing partnerships with subcontractors. Fiscal year 2025 was the start of a new grant cycle, so a conservative projection was made. Referrals increased due to expanded programs with FQHCs and hospitals. The increase in fiscal year 2025 is due to an added grant requirement for outreach activities on smoke-free policies. To expand the reduced fee eligibility, the rules are in the process of being changed. This will likely increase the number of applications for medical cannabis registry cards. Multiple factors are going to have an effect (e.g., issues with the new system, a general decrease in medical cannabis sales, legalization in neighboring states, etc.). More students were reached with school-based oral health services than anticipated. CDPH prioritized serving communities with the greatest need for case management services, which increased the caseload. During fiscal year 2025, the grantee hired a new program coordinator who was able to relieve duties for the care coordinator, who in return was able to provide more case management for Chicago Public Schools, and therefore increasing capacity. Finally, there are still effects from COVID-19 that the grantee and CDPH are recovering from as the school-based oral health program continues to rebuild, resulting in more students seen by providers and more referred for case management services.

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