Health care workers are at high risk of violence in emergency rooms

Read the article by Dr. Will Sharp here in the Chicago Sun-Times or below. Doctors, nurses and other health care workers need better security and other protections against violent crime in ER spaces, the president of the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians writes. Pending legislation would help. Despite recent drops in overall violent crime in […]

Congratulations to our 2025 Leadership Scholarship Winners!

Research Forum 2025 – Abstract Submission Deadline 3/26/25

Survey for ICEP Members 2025

Dear ICEP members, The Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is conducting a Health Care Professional Satisfaction Survey to ensure that the IPC is providing the best possible service to emergency physicians and staff. With the survey results, we wish to determine how we can better support our hospital-based health care partners. The survey should only take 2 […]

Tragic Attack on Healthcare Workers — Urgent Call for Stronger Protections

Ginny Kennedy Palys Annual Symposium Call For Research Abstract 2025

The deadline is March 21, 2025. ICEP is seeking submissions for the annual Statewide Research Showcase held at the 2024 Ginny Kennedy Palys Annual Symposium on Thursday, May 29 at Northwestern Feinberg Pavilion. This is ICEP’s only research presentation opportunity, so do not miss your chance to submit and present at a regional meeting! The […]

ACEP Navigating Immigration Enforcement in the Emergency Department

NOTE: The information in this document is general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. State laws and facility policies can vary greatly–consult your hospital’s administration or general counsel for more specific guidance. Overview: In 2021, the director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued an internal memo directing ICE officers to […]

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ICEP Seeks Nominations for Leadership Positions

Nominations for ICEP 2025 Board of Directors and Councilors The ICEP Awards & Nominating Committee is seeking members who would like to be considered for Board and Councilor positions. Board of Directors Four members will be elected to a three-year term on the ICEP Board this year. All active members in good standing are eligible to […]

ICEP Awards 2025

ICEP recognizes and honors the dedication, service, and contributions of our outstanding members who are leaders in the field of emergency medicine. Presented each year at the Ginny Kennedy Palys Annual Symposium and Annual Business Meeting, these awards honor individuals who have gone above and beyond in advancing ICEP’s mission and elevating the practice of […]