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2023
May
- Cook County Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month, Cook County Health, 05-31-2023
April
- Cook County Urges Testing for Two Most Common STDs, CCDPH, 04-17-2023
February
- Cook County Department of Public Health Awards $14.7 Million in Funding, CCDPH, 02-22-2023
January
2022
November
October
- CCDPH awarding over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventions – CCDPH, 10-26-2022
- New Cook County Portal Contains Health Data for Over 120 Suburbs – CCDPH, 10-12-2022
September
- New national report shows 4 in 10 American adults have obesity, CCDPH, 9-29-2022
August
- First Human West Nile Virus Death in Cook County and Illinois for 2022, CCDPH, 08-30-2022
July
- Cook County Public Health Officials Urge Continued Protections Against COVID-19, CCDPH, 06-15-2022
- Cook County Department of Public Health Receives Monkeypox Vaccine, CCDPH, 06-08-2022
- Cook County Public Health Officials Announce First Presumptive Case of Monkeypox, CCDPH, 06-01-2022
May
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CCDPH Press Release Cook County Moving to High Level of COVID Transmission, CCDPH, 05-26-2022
April
February
- Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Mitigation Order 2022-1 Effective February 28, 2022 6 a.m., CCDPH, 02-28-2022
- Cook County Department of Public Health to end Mitigation Order 2021-11 on Monday, February 28, 2022, CCDPH, 02-28-2022
- Cook County Department of Public Health Plans to Lift Mitigation Order 2021-11 on February 28, 2022, CCDPH, 02-22-2022
- COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT ON MASKING IN SCHOOLS-2-18-22, CCDPH, 02-18-2022
- COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT ON COVID MANDATES, CCDPH, 02-09-22
- COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT ON MASKING IN SCHOOLS, CCDPH, 02-08-22
2021
December
- COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES NEW MITIGATION ORDERS AMID LATEST COVID-19 SURGE, CCDPH, 12-23-21
- Suspected cases of the Omicron variant are rising in suburban Cook County, CCDPH, 12-20-21
- First Omicron Case Confirmed in Suburban Cook County, CCDPH, 12-15-21
- President Preckwinkle and County Health Officials Celebrate Achieving 70% Vaccination Rate in Cicero and Berwyn, CCDPH, 12-06-21
November
- Holiday Gathering and Travel Guidelines, CCDPH, 11-23-21
- Booster Shots Recommended for Adults 18+, CCDPH, 11-22-21
- Cook County Department of Public Health Statement on Updated Vaccination Rates Based on Census 2020 Data, CCDPH, 11-04-21
October
- Cook County Department of Public Health Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout to Youth Ages 5-to-11, Pending Federal Authorization, CCDPH, 10-28-21
- 2021 Halloween Guidance, CCDPH, 10-26-21
- Cook County Department of Public Health Partners With PCs for People to Provide 100 Free/Low-Cost Computers for Suburban Cook County Youth, CCDPH, 10-20-21
September
- Booster Shot Update, CCDPH, 09-20-21
August
- Cook County Department of Public Health Mandates Indoor Mask Wearing, CCDPH, 08-20-21
- Cook County Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Update, CCDPH, 08-17-21
- CCDPH Teams With Kaizen Health, Community-Based Organizations to Provide Free, Flexible, Accessible Transportation Options, CCDPH, 08-02-21
July
- Cook County Department of Public Health Latest Masking Guidance, CCDPH, 07-30-21
- Cook County Department of Public Health Guidance for Suburban Cook County School Districts, CCDPH, 07-23-21
- COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HOSTS “ASK THE DOCTOR” FORUMS TO LINK RESIDENTS AND DOCTORS, CCDPH, 07-20-21
June
- Cook County Department of Public Health Officials Announce Phase 5 Reopening Guidance in Suburban Cook County: All sectors to reopen at full capacity as COVID-19 metrics improve, vaccinations rise, CCDPH, 06-10-21
- Amusement Park Tickets and Food Pantry Gift Basket Vouchers to be Offered at Harvey Priority Vaccination Site, CCDPH, 06-07-21
May
- Cook County Opens Fourth Priority Vaccination Site at Thornton Township High School in Harvey, CCDPH, 05-25-21
- CCDPH Officials Announce Bridge to Phase 5 Reopening Guidance in Suburban Cook County, CCDPH, 05-14-21
- El Condado de Cook abre un sitio de Vacunación de Prioridad en la Escuela Secundaria West Leyden para lograr una vacunación equitativa, CCDPH, 05-04-21
- Cook County Opens Third Priority Vaccination Site at West Leyden HS to Achieve Equitable Vaccination, CCDPH, 05-04-21
April
- Walk-in Availability Six Large-Scale Vaccination Sites, CCDPH, 04-29-21
- Cook County Department of Public Health Officials Announce Phase 4 Reopening Guidance in Suburban Cook County, CCDPH, 04-29-21
- CDC and FDA Recommend Resuming Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Distribution, CCDPH, 04-25-21
- CCDPH Update On Vaccination Equity (April 22, 2021), CCDPH, 04-22-21
- CCDPH Outlines Vaccine Equity Strategies Focused on 32 PRIORITY COMMUNITIES, CCDPH, 04-22-21
- Dr. Rachel Rubin Provides Update on J&J Vaccine, CCDPH, 04-21-21
- MOBILE VACCINATION PROGRAM TO INOCULATE UP TO 2,000 RESIDENTS AT MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTER, CCDPH, 04-19-21
- CCDPH Asks Vaccination Partners to Pause Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Distribution, CCDPH, 04-13-21
- SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY EXPANDS VACCINE ELIGIBILITY TO ALL RESIDENTS AGE 16 AND OLDER, CCDPH, 04-12-21
March
- SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY EXPANDS VACCINE ELIGIBILITY TO REMAINING PHASE 1C ESSENTIAL WORKERS, CCDPH, 03-31-21
- Cook County Department of Public Health Officials Gradually Ease Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County, CCDPH, 03-26-21
- CCDPH IDENTIFIES 32 PRIORITY COMMUNITIES FOR VACCINATION EQUITY MEASURES – Municipalities chosen by CCVI factors, CCDPH, 03-19-21
- Suburban Cook County To Expand to Phase1b+ on March 22, 2021, CCDPH, 03-18-21
- Mitigation Order 2021-5 Further Eases Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County in Response to Decreased Cases, CCDPH, 03-03-21
February
- CCDPH and MABAS Division 3 to Launch Pilot Vaccination Site for First Responders, Teachers, Other Essential Workers, CCDPH, 02-24-21
- Heroin, Fentanyl Fuel Rising Mortality Rates in Opioid Deaths, According to CCDPH/UIC Report, CCDPH, 02-18-21
- Mitigation Order 2021-4 Continues Easing Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County, CCDPH, 02-16-21
- Mitigation Order 2021-3 Continues Easing Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County, CCDPH, 02-10-21
- Mitigation Order 2021-2 Continues Easing Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County, CCDPH, 02-05-21
- CCDPH Is Issuing COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2021-1 to Support Phase 4 Mitigation Enforcement, CCDPH, 02-02-21
January
2020
December
- Public Health Department Urges Safe New Year Celebrations, CCDPH, 12-30-20
- Cook County Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, CCDPH, 12-14-20
- CCDPH Issues COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2020-2 to Support Tier 3 Mitigation Enforcement, CCDPH, 12-11-20
- Health Department Launches Law-Enforcement Driven Deflection and Naloxone Distribution Initiative to Fight Opioid Overdose, CCDPH, 12-09-20
- Health Department Issues COVID-19 Mitigation Citations to Hotel Responsible for Large Wedding, CCDPH, 12-04-20
November
- Health Department Offers Tips for Holiday Food Safety, CCDPH, 11-25-20
- CCDPH Issues Order To Support Tier I Mitigation Enforcement, CCDPH, 11-06-20
October
- State to Implement Additional Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County, CCDPH, 10-26-20
- Partners Come Together During COVID-19 to Advance a More Equitable Food System, CCDPH, 10-14-20
- CCDPH Hosts First Virtual Youth Risk Behavioral Survey (YRBS) in the Nation, CCDPH, 10-13-20
- $7.4 Million in Grants Will Help Chicago Region Respond to COVID-19, Prepare for Future Pandemics, CCDPH, 10-13-20
September
August
July
June
May
April
- Cook County Announces COVID-19 Respite Housing for Healthcare Workers, First Responders and Correctional Officers, CCDPH, 04-22-20
- Cook County Unveils COVID-19 Alternative Housing Program for Recovering Patients, Health Care Professionals and First Responders, CCDPH, 04-15-20
- President Preckwinkle Providing Emergency Funding for County Emergency Shelters, CCDPH, 04-01-20
March
- President Preckwinkle Unveils Economic Relief Package for Cook County Residents and Businesses, CCDPH, 03-26-20
- Cook County Launches New “AlertCook” Text System and Hotline Number to Provide Rapid COVID-19 Updates, CCDPH, 03-19-20
- CANCELLATION – Cook County Department of Public Health Annual School Health Conference 2020, CCDPH, 03-16-20
- Public Health Officials Announce First Coronavirus Disease Cases Outside Chicago and Cook County, CCDPH, 03-10-20
- Public Health Officials Report Four Additional COVID-19 Cases in Illinois, CCDPH, 03-09-20
- Public Health Officials Announce New Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 and Provide Updates on Ongoing Investigation and Response, CCDPH, 03-08-20
- Public Health and Chicago Public Schools Officials Announce New Presumptive Positive Case of Coronavirus, CCDPH, 03-06-20
- Public Health Officials Announce Fifth Case of COVID-19, CCDPH, 03-05-20
- Public Health Officials Announce New Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case, CCDPH, 03-02-20
February
January
2019
October
August
- Cook County Launches Opioid Story Map for Awareness Day, IDPH, 08-30-19
February
- Find warming centers in suburban Cook County, IDPH, 02-05-19
January
- IDPH Lead Rules Approved, IDPH, 01-15-19
2018
December
- Six new cases of hepatitis A within past week, IDPH, 12-13-18
November
- CDC and FDA investigating multistate E.coli outbreak, IDPH, 11-20-18
October
- Two separate clusters Legionnaire’s Disease, IDPH, 10-26-18
- Statement on Acute Flaccid Myelitis, IDPH, 10-10-18
September
- It’s Flu Shot Time, IDPH, 09-24-18
August
- IDPH moves to lower action level for lead in blood, IDPH, 08-27-18
- First human West Nile Virus death in IL, IDPH, 08-29-18
July
June
- IDPH Heat Safety Tips, IDPH, 06-29-18
- 4th of July Food Safety, IDPH, 06-28-18
- More synthetic cannabinoids cases, IDPH, 06-25-18
- First human case of West Nile virus in IL for 2018, IDPH, 06-20-18
May
April
- 4th synthetic cannabinoids death, IDPH, 04-24-18
- Massive Vitamin K donation IDPH, 04-23-18
- 3rd synthetic cannabinoids death, IDPH, 04-09-18
- 2nd synthetic cannabinoids death, IDPH, 04-02-18
March
- Synthetic cannabinoids death, IDPH, 03-31-18
- National Public Health Week begins April 2, IDPH, 03-30-18
- IDPH issues warning about synthetic cannabinoids, IDPH, 03-30-18
February
- #Breakupwithsalt for Sodium Reduction Week, NIPHC, 02-28-18
- Legionnaires’ Disease Case in IL Resident, IDPH, 02-24-18
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, CCDPH, 02-07-18
January
- It’s not too late to get a flu shot, IDPH, 01-25-18
- Multi-state Salmonella cluster, IDPH, 01-19-18
- Separate potential measles exposure, IDPH, 01-17-18
- Potential measles exposure at O’Hare, IDPH, 01-14-18
- Flu-like activity increases sharply, 01-09-18
2017
August
July
- Avoid Heat-Related Illness, IDPH Press Release, 07-20-17
- First WNV-Positive Human in IL (Will County), IDPH Press Release, 07-20-17
June
May
- FDA and CDC warning about inaccurate test results, IDPH 05-17-17
April
March
- E. Coli Outbreak Spurs I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter Recall, IDPH 03-06-17
2016
2015
November
October
August
July
May
March
February
January
2014
November
October
September
August
July
- Fourth of July Safety, 07-01-14
June
April
- National Public Health Week April 7-11, 04-07-14
- CCDPH Launches Tobacco Prevention Campaigns, 04-03-14
March
- CCDPH Awarded National Accreditation, 03-21-14
January
Updated June 14, 2023, 11:45 AM
