Focus Area 6 – Community Outreach and Engagement
Focus Area #6 Community Engagement & Outreach In what ways does your organization excel in connecting with communities? Where would you like to see your organization grow? Explore these questions and more below. Ways to Get Started: Review Focus Area #6 in the toolkit beginning on page...Focus Area 5 – Communication Practices and Standards
Focus Area #5 Communication Practices & Standards How does your organization prioritize clear, effective communication? What do you already do well? Where do you want to expand your efforts? Explore these questions and more below. Ways to Get Started: Review Focus Area #5 in the toolkit...Focus Area 4 – Accessibility of Information and Services
Focus Area #4 Accessibility of Information & Services How does your organization widen the welcome? How do you increase access to services and cultivate belonging with community members, partners, and others? Explore these questions and more below. Ways to Get Started: Review Focus Area #4 in...Focus Area 3 – Partnerships and Intersectoral Collaboration
Focus Area #3 Partnerships & Intersectoral Collaboration How does your organization contribute to a health literate public health system? How can you strengthen your services through partnership and collaboration? Explore these questions and more below. Ways to Get Started Review Focus Area #3...Focus Area 2 – Health Literate Workforce Development
Focus Area #2 Health Literate Workforce Development How does your organization cultivate a strong, diverse workforce? How does your organization maintain, support, and retain qualified team members? Explore these questions and more below. Ways to Get Started: Review Focus Area #2 in the toolkit...Contact Us About Health Literacy
Contact Us About Health Literacy Thank you for checking out the Health Literacy Hub. Use this form to tell us what you think, share resources, ask questions, or connect with us!Name(Required) First Last OrganizationEmail(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Comments(Required)Please let us know...Focus Area 1 – Leadership and Organizational Transformation
Focus Area #1 Leadership & Organizational Transformation What does being a leader mean to you? How do you advance health equity in your organization, no matter your role? Explore these questions and more below. Ways to Get Started: Review Focus Area #1 in the toolkit beginning on page 21....Health Literacy in Public Health
Health literacy starts with all of us.We have the power to build healthier communities - if we work together. Learn more about how to equitably enable individuals to find, understand, and use information and services to make health-related decisions for themselves and others. Health Literacy in...
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Organizational Health Literacy Organizational health literacy refers to the ways government agencies, community-based organizations, health care institutions, and others work to make our processes, communications, and services as accessible, effective, and useful as possible. At CCDPH, we created...
Infection Prevention Resources
Infection Prevention Resources The information and resources contained in this page are tailored for Infection Preventionists (IPs) working in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), but may also be useful for other clinical and non-clinical personnel. Infection Prevention Resources What is Infection...Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV You need javascript enabled to view this content or go to source URL. STI InformationCondom Request Form Sexually Transmitted Infections All STIs Bacterial Vaginosis Chlamydia Congenital Syphilis Crabs Gonorrhea Herpes HIV/AIDS Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Syphilis Trichomoniasis Testing &...Crabs
Crabs You need javascript enabled to view this content or go to source URL. STI InformationCondom Request Form Sexually Transmitted Infections All STIs Bacterial Vaginosis Chlamydia Congenital Syphilis Crabs Gonorrhea Herpes HIV/AIDS Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Syphilis Trichomoniasis Testing...Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) You need javascript enabled to view this content or go to source URL. STI InformationCondom Request Form Sexually Transmitted Infections All STIs Bacterial Vaginosis Chlamydia Congenital Syphilis Crabs Gonorrhea Herpes HIV/AIDS Human Papillomavirus (HPV)...Grant Opportunities
Grant Opportunities At this time we do not have any grant opportunities. Please check back soon. Contact CCDPHContact the Department Apply for Permits and Licensing File a Complaint Freedom of Information Act Job OpportunitiesFree COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Clinics
Free COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Clinics There are no upcoming suburban Cook County clinics scheduled at this time Find more vaccination locations at Vaccines.gov Children (6 months and up) and adults can receive COVID-19 and flu vaccines at no cost, regardless of insurance coverage, at walk-in...
Congenital Syphilis
Syphilis Stops with Me Prioritize prevention with early testing. Learn how to protect yourself and your baby today. Congenital Syphilis Congenital syphilis (CS) is on the rise in suburban Cook County. It is preventable with testing and treatment. If you are pregnant and have syphilis, you can pass...
Educational Materials
Educational Materials Fact sheets Prenatal Nutrition: A Healthy Start Before and During Pregnancy[ENGLISH | SPANISH | POLISH | ARABIC | CHINESE] Stay Alert: Know the Signs to Get Help During Pregnancy[ENGLISH | SPANISH | POLISH | ARABIC | CHINESE] Prenatal Doctor Visit Checklist: For Before and...
MCH Resources
Resources Start a healthy pregnancy journey with trusted community partners, offering education, guidance, and support for birthing families. Benefits Birth Control and Pregnancy Planning Breastfeeding Childcare and Early Learning Programs Doulas & Midwives Food and Nutrition Housing LGBTQIA...
LGBTQIA+ Pregnancy
LGBTQIA+ Pregnancy At CCDPH, we celebrate and support diverse paths to pregnancy. Together, we can build a world that is inclusive, compassionate, and affirming for all. The content on this page is meant to complement the information on the before, during and after pregnancy webpages, as well as...
Before Pregnancy
Before Pregnancy Give your baby the best chance for a healthy start. Prepare your body now before becoming pregnant. Talk to your healthcare provider early to make sure you and your loved ones are prepared. Below are things you can do to support a healthy pregnancy. Healthcare Mental Health...
During Pregnancy
During Pregnancy Learn the urgent maternal warning signs. CDC’s Hear Her campaign supports efforts to prevent pregnancy-related deaths by sharing potentially life-saving messages about urgent maternal warning signs. You can manage stress with relaxation techniques and support from friends and...
After Pregnancy
After Pregnancy After giving birth, focusing on physical and emotional recovery is important. Regular postpartum check-ups are essential to monitor your health and address any concerns. Proper nutrition, hydration, and rest will support your body’s healing process. Emotional well-being is equally...Maternal and Child Health
Every mother's health is every child's right. Maternal and Child Health Pregnancy-related deaths are a public health crisis in Cook County, Illinois and the U.S., especially for non-Hispanic Black women, who are three times more likely to die from complications during pregnancy than white women,...Protected: Jobs
Job Opportunities Cook County Department of Public Health is hiring. We are looking for talented individuals dedicated to our mission of optimizing health and achieving health equity for all people in communities of suburban Cook County. Join us. See below for positions that have been posted. Use...Unfriend Tobacco
Prevention Quitting Tobacco-Free Living Unfriend Tobacco For help, call 1-866-QUIT-YES or text 'Start My Quit' to 36072. Each breath is a choice. Choose freedom with every inhale. Unfriend Tobacco. Your lungs, your rules! Say yes to freedom, yes to health, and yes to taking control of...Public Health Heroes League
Public Health Heroes League We Are Building Healthier Communities. Welcome to the home of the Public Health Heroes League.We recently launched the Public Health Heroes League awareness campaign to explain the role of public health in building healthier communities. To learn more about the...Media Inquiry Form
Media Inquiry Form If you are a member of the press, please contact us using the form below. We will reply as soon as possible during normal business hours Monday thru Friday, 830AM-430PM (excluding holidays). Here's how you can reach us after hours: Efrat Stein: [email protected],...
Flavored Liquid Nicotine Restriction
Flavored Liquid Nicotine Products Sales Restriction What the amendment changed in the Cook County Youth Tobacco Control Ordinance Effective July 24, 2023, no retailer shall sell, give away, barter, exchange or otherwise furnish to any other person any flavored liquid nicotine product. Flavored...Get Naloxone
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Mental Health Campaign
Having trouble coping? You are not alone.We and our partners are HERE TO HEAR YOU Mental Health Campaign If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or overwhelmed, or if someone you know is in danger of harming themself or others, please seek emergency medical services, or call or text 988. 988...2023-2025 CCDPH Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan Download the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan Archive 2018 Strategic Plan More InformationAnnual Reports Archive Community Health Status Assessments Cook County Health Atlas Freedom of Information Act Strategic PlanCottage Food Operation
Cottage Food Operation Cottage food is a home-based food business that allows a person to prepare low-risk food products, as well as some higher risk food products with additional requirements. Cottage Food Operations Forms & Applications Below are blank and sample forms, checklists and...
Ventilation Tips
Ventilation Tips COVID ResourcesCDC State of Vaccine Confidence COVID-19 Test Kits for Organizations COVID Data for Suburban Cook County Respiratory Disease Guidance-CDC Vaccinations and BoostersHealthcare Providers
Healthcare Providers Welcome to Cook County Department of Public Health Healthcare Providers page. Here you can find information specific to healthcare providers in Cook County. Please click on each tile for more information regarding each topic. Communicable Disease Data & Reports Gonorrhea...
Flu
About the Flu Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. There are two main types of influenza (flu) viruses: Types A and B. The influenza A and B viruses that routinely spread in people (human influenza...Calendar
This page shows all events sponsored or partnered with the Cook County Department of Public Health including vaccination events, community events, and more. If are a Chicago resident and/or would like to see the Chicago calendar, please click here. Searching What do you want to search for? 10...
Get Vaxxed & Boosted
Are you up to date on your vaccinations?Stay healthy Cook County. Get up to date on all recommended immunizations. Made possible with funding from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Boost Up Cook County Free COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination ClinicsChildren (6 months and up) and adults can...COVID-19
COVID-19 About COVID-19 COVID-19 often causes respiratory symptoms that feel like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia. COVID-19 may attack more than your lungs and respiratory system. Other parts of your body may also be affected by the disease. Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some...
A Prepared Cook County
Are You Prepared? Are you prepared for an emergency or disaster? Be Aware. Get Prepared. Take Action. Watch Video Be Aware Know what can happen. Learn More Get Prepared Know what can happen. Learn More Take Action Become a Cook County Medical Reserve Corps volunteer. Learn More Prepared Cook County...Don’t Guess. Get a Test.
Get Tested. Get Treated.If you’re sexually active, get tested at least once per year. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are treatable with medication. Learn More Practice Safer SexThere are a lot of ways you and your partner(s) can make sex safer. Maintain Healthy RelationshipsOpen, honest and safe...Testing Sites In Cook County
Testing Sites in Cook County Find free or low-cost STD/HIV testing sites near you. North STI/HIV Testing Sites AgencyAddressCityTelephoneNotes Asian Human Services Family Health Center8321 West Golf RdNiles800.597.5077By appointment only Asian Human Services Family Health Center8800 N...Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Find Testing Sites in Cook CountyFind a testing site near you. Learn more Syphilis Stops with MePrioritize prevention with early testing. Learn how to protect yourself and your baby today. Learn More SyphilisSyphilis was nearing elimination in 2000. Now it is back – affecting men, women and...Dead Bird Sighting Report
Dead Bird Sighting Report Update: There will be No Dead Bird Collection in 2025 The 2025 Vector Surveillance season runs from May 1 – October 15, 2025. This season, collecting dead birds for West Nile Virus testing will not be performed due to the ongoing H5N1 avian influenza outbreak. Further...Food Safety Resources
Keep Food Safe Learn the four steps to keeping food safe. Watch Videos Food Recalls Visit the FDA website to see current food recalls. Learn More Fruit & Vegetable Safety Enjoy uncooked fruits and vegetables while taking steps to avoid food poisoning. Learn More Raw Milk Can raw milk hurt your...Jobs
Job Opportunities Cook County Department of Public Health is hiring. We are looking for talented individuals dedicated to our mission of optimizing health and achieving health equity for all people in communities of suburban Cook County. Join us. See below for positions that have been posted. Use...Permits and Licenses
Permits and Licenses The Cook County Department of Public Health issues permits and licenses for several environmental health programs in suburban Cook County. Click on the program below to download the corresponding application. Mail completed applications and applicable payment to the address...Freedom of Information Act
Freedom of Information Act The Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") is a state law that provides all persons with access to public records. It is the general policy of the Cook County Department of Public Health that all persons are entitled to full and complete copies of, or the right to...File a Complaint
File a Complaint The Cook County Department of Public Health responds to complaints about food safety, indoor and outdoor nuisances, rodents and pests,; water, wells and septic within unincorporated areas of Cook County. A nuisance can be a person, a thing, or a circumstance that causes an...Condom Request Form
Condom Request Form CCDPH is pleased to offer condoms through the mail free of charge to residents of suburban Cook County only. There is a limit of 10 condoms and the addresses must be in suburban Cook County, excluding Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park, and Stickney Township, since those...