11/02/06 Gov. Blagojevich applauds PA Governor Rendell for signing Cover All Kids legislation
Pennsylvania joins Illinois in providing affordable health care to all uninsured children in the state through “Cover All Kids”
CHICAGO – Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich today congratulated Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell for signing far-reaching legislation to ensure that every child in the state of Pennsylvania is covered by affordable health insurance. Pennsylvania’s program Cover All Kids is structured similarly to Governor Blagojevich’s landmark All Kids program, which made Illinois the first state in the nation to provide affordable, comprehensive healthcare coverage to every uninsured child in the state. |
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10/19/06 Governor Blagojevich kicks off All Kids’ Days – more than 500 religious organizations to help sign up kids for health care
Over 98,000 children enrolled since November 2005 – 100,000 mark expected to be reached this month
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09/01/06 Blagojevich Administration continues Back-to-School All Kids campaign in Latino Community
More than 1600 schools in over 400 cities helping to sign kids up for All Kids |
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08/31/06 Blagojevich Administration continues Back-to-School All Kids campaign in Quincy
More than 1600 schools in over 400 cities helping to sign kids up for All Kids |
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08/30/06 Blagojevich Administration continues Back-to-School All Kids campaign in Normal
More than 1600 schools in over 400 cities helping to sign kids up for All Kids |
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08/29/06 Blagojevich Administration continues Back-to-School All Kids campaign in East Moline
More than 1600 schools in over 400 cities helping to sign kids up for All Kids |
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08/28/06 Blagojevich Administration continues Back-to-School All Kids campaign in Belleville
More than 1600 schools in over 400 cities helping to sign kids up for All Kids |
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08/25/06 Blagojevich Administration continues Back-to-School All Kids campaign in Mt. Vernon
More than 1600 schools in over 400 cities helping to sign kids up for All Kids |
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08/23/06 Blagojevich Administration continues Back-to-School All Kids campaign in Rockford
More than 1600 schools in over 400 cities helping to sign kids up for All Kids
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08/22/06 Blagojevich Administration continues Back-to-School All Kids campaign in Lincoln
More than 1600 schools in over 400 cities helping to sign kids up for All Kids |
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08/21/06 Gov. Blagojevich kicks off statewide Back-to-School All Kids campaign More than 1600 schools in over 400 cities helping to sign kids up for All Kids
Governor encourages families to attend Chicago Children’s Museum Back to School Health Fair |
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06/29/06 Governor Blagojevich announces 43,000 kids enrolled in landmark All Kids program
Uninsured Illinois children enrolled in program will begin receiving comprehensive healthcare coverage this weekend |
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06/19/06 Director Barry Maram announces new All Kids partnerships with YMCAs across Illinois, the Otis Wilson Foundation, and the Chicago Park District as summer activities and camps begin
Over 40 YMCAs participate statewide; materials to be distributed at hundreds of summer camps and recreational sites |
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05/22/06 Blagojevich Administration Launches Statewide All Kids Training Tour in Rockford Today
Events will provide important enrollment information on several state healthcare programs |
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04/30/06 Gov. Blagojevich urges Illinoisans to check eligibility for state healthcare programs during Cover the Uninsured Week May 1-7
Events taking place statewide to assist families in enrollment process; applications for All Kids program now available
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| 04/18/06 - Governor Blagojevich and Chicago Public Schools announce All Kids partnership
Third largest school district in the country to help enroll uninsured children and promote program as parents receive report cards tomorrow
First All Kids applications become available today |
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04/08/06 - First Lady Patti Blagojevich promotes Gov. Blagojevich’s All Kids program at the YMCA’s 15th annual Healthy Kids Day
First Lady joins local “Put Play in their Day” at Pilsen YMCA to celebrate healthy living and encourage families to choose an active lifestyle |
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03/31/06 First Lady Patti Blagojevich rallies with Illinois Campaign for Better Health Care, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, and hundreds of medical students for affordable, quality health care for all Illinoisans
Gov. Blagojevich awarded “Hero of Health Care” Award from leading national health care advocacy group for his landmark All Kids plan and commitment to the Health Care Justice Act
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3/18/06 First Lady Patti Blagojevich helps with pre-registration at multi-ethnic All Kids event; hundreds of children signed up for comprehensive health coverage
Governor’s Office, state officials, Consuls General and over 90 multi-ethnic organizations partner to pre-register children at Northeastern University
CHICAGO – First Lady Patti Blagojevich today joined State officials, over 90 multi-ethnic community organizations, members of Chicago’s Consular Corps, and hundreds of families at Northeastern University to pre-register children for the All Kids health insurance program. Pre-registration will help expedite the application process for All Kids so children can start enjoying benefits as soon as the Governor’s landmark healthcare program takes effect July 1, 2006. |
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2/11/06 Dominick’s and Clear Channel Radio join forces to help pre-register children for Gov. Blagojevich’s All Kids health care plan
Live broadcasts from Dominick’s to feature celebrity chefs and food sampling from local restaurants and ALL KIDS sign ups
CHICAGO - WGCI morning radio personality Nikki Woods and Jamell Meeks, First Lady of Salem Baptist Church and Dominick’s will join state officials Saturday in the first of a series of special pre-enrollment events for Governor Rod R. Blagojevich’s All Kids program. Gov. Blagojevich signed the ALL KIDS Bill in November, making it possible for the more than 253,000 children in Illinois without health insurance to receive coverage and for parents to select a pediatrician to provide their health care. |
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02/10/06 - First Lady announces new partnership with Alexian Brothers Hospital Network to promote All Kids
Mrs. Blagojevich and Alexian Leadership speak to healthcare and community representatives in Northwest suburbs on how Illinois hospitals can help All Kids pre-registration efforts“All children deserve a chance to grow up healthy so that they can live full and happy lives,” said the First Lady. “I am very pleased that Alexian Brothers Hospital Network is helping to spread the word about All Kids. Their All Kids outreach design is a model for other hospitals and healthcare providers to follow.” |
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01/26/06 - Gov. Blagojevich recognized by Families USA for outstanding commitment to healthcare; Speaks to national health conference about landmark All Kids insurance program
WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today received the Villers Award for Pioneering Achievement in Children’s Health Care from Families USA, an independent national health advocacy organization. With more than 700 healthcare advocates from around the country in attendance at the Health Action 2006 Annual Grassroots Conference hosted by Families USA, the Governor spoke about his pioneering All Kids health insurance program, which makes Illinois the first state in the nation to provide access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage for every child in the state. |
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