About

The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is the state-certified public health department serving approximately 2.3 million residents in suburban Cook County, the second largest county in the nation. It is an affiliate of Cook County Health, one of the largest public safety net health care systems in the country. CCDPH is responsible for protecting the health and optimizing the conditions for health and wellness for residents of its jurisdiction through regulatory enforcement, monitoring and responding to public health threats, policy and systems change, referrals to health and social services, and community partnerships to address upstream drivers of health.

Vision

All people in suburban Cook County can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, where they are from, or where they live.

Mission

To optimize health and achieve health equity for all people and communities of Cook County through our leadership and collaborations, focusing on health promotion and prevention, while advocating for and assuring the natural environmental and social conditions necessary to advance physical, mental, and social well-being.

Core Values

• Respect and Empathy
• Transparency
• Integrity Innovation, Responsiveness, and Stability
• Continuous Learning
• Organizational Health and Well-being
• Racial and Health Equity
• Authentic Collaboration and Engagement

Plans & Reports

Our Impact