Citing a mental health crisis across the nation, some psychologists in Illinois want the ability to prescribe drugs. But some psychiatrists and physicians aren’t on board. It’s a battle stretching back almost two decades, but this year could be different, says RxP Illinois, a group of mental health professionals led by the Illinois Psychological Association. […]
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Home birth bill takes a baby step for midwives
Every time Sheri Brinkmeyer ponders having a third child, she can’t help but think that her family’s recent relocation to Springfield wasn’t the best move. She’s afraid the state’s lack of midwife licensure will mean giving birth in a hospital, like she did with her first child when she felt poked, prodded and bossed around. […]
