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Respiratory Virus Season Guidance for Clinicians

September 29, 2025

Full document here.

2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order for Administering Vaccine

Standing Order and Protocol Purpose: To reduce morbidity and mortality from COVID-19, this statewide standing order authorizes qualified health care professionals to administer the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who meet the criteria established by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Authority: This standing order is issued pursuant to IDPH’s Powers and Duties Law, […]

IDD Primary Care

July 31, 2025

When TikTok Trends Send Kids to the Emergency Room

July 6, 2025

Is TikTok empowering or endangering the health of kids and teens in the U.S.? As an emergency physician, I often ask myself that question. There are some positives to the platform. Trends that go viral there are reshaping how young people engage with pop culture, health education, and even life-saving skills. Kids have more access […]

Meet & Greet Sweepstakes: Help Spread the Word on ACEP25!

June 27, 2025

ACEP25 has many opportunities to hone your expertise with Skills Labs! These interactive sessions provide invaluable practical experience that you can immediately apply to your practice. Spaces are limited and filling up quickly so sign up today! More information here!

Urge the Senate to Protect Emergency Medicine Now!

June 23, 2025

Following passage by the House of Representatives of a budget reconciliation bill that includes Medicaid changes that will harm emergency medicine and those who depend upon the program, the Senate has released its own proposals that could be even more damaging and are projected to result in nearly 11 million more uninsured individuals. While we […]

Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)

June 6, 2025

Read the full letter here.

“This isn’t just drama. This is our everyday.” – Dr. Nicholas Cozzi

June 2, 2025

Watch here. We’re proud to highlight ICEP Board Member, Dr. Nicholas Cozzi, who is featured in a recent Medscape interview about The Pitt. From burnout, overcrowding and work place violence to the dedication of Emergency Medicine physicians, Dr. Cozzi discusses what the show gets right — and why these stories matter now more than ever. […]

FOR RELEASE: Call for ABEM Public Member Director Applications

May 15, 2025

ABEM is seeking applications for two Public Member Directors to serve on its Board of Directors, with terms beginning July 2025. ABEM is seeking candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences that can provide a public and patient perspective to the deliberations of the Board of Directors. Information about background and experiences, expectations, the […]

WATCH: Webinar on ACGME Proposed Changes

May 12, 2025

Illinois emergency medicine Program Directors joined us for an important ICEP Town Hall discussion on the recent ACGME recommendations that would transition all EM residency programs to four years. The session provided valuable insights, expert panel discussions, and an opportunity for open dialogue. View the webinar here.

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