COVID-19 update from IDHS on April 5, 2020

April 5, 2020 Dear Stakeholders, IDHS has to strike a delicate balance in protecting staff, residents, patients, and customers and providing our residents with the care and services they need, as our work requires human connection. We have a multi-faceted plan in...

COVID-19 update from IDHS on April 3, 2020

April 3, 2020 Dear Stakeholders, Over the last month, IDHS staff working in our psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers, and local offices have been on the front lines, serving our community, and doing everything they can to save lives and to provide essential...

COVID-19 update from IDHS on March 20, 2020

 March 20, 2020 Dear Guardian/Family: Our recent changes to visitation protocol due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) remain in place, but we wanted to inform you that an exception will be made for compassionate care in an end of life situation. On a case by case review, in...

COVID-19 update from IDHS on March 19, 2020

March 19, 2020 Dear Guardian/Family: With the ongoing national efforts to address COVID-19, I am receiving e-mails and calls daily from concerned parents, family members, and guardians. I value your concerns and the dedication you have to your loved one, and I wanted...