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New Report Highlights Opportunities to Expand Awareness of 9-8-8 and Strengthen Crisis Care Across Cook County
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC) have released Community and Provider Voices: Strengths and Opportunities in the Suburban Cook County Crisis Care System, a comprehensive local assessment of the behavioral health crisis system that presents findings from community members, behavioral health providers, and social service providers.
Cook County Warns Public of Possible Measles Exposures in Palos Heights
Cook County Department of Public Health today released its latest report, Suburban Cook County Suicide Report, highlighting local trends, disparities, resources and steps to support prevention and healing.
New Suburban Cook County Suicide Report Shows Growing Disparities by Race and Ethnicity
Cook County Department of Public Health today released its latest report, Suburban Cook County Suicide Report, highlighting local trends, disparities, resources and steps to support prevention and healing.
Cook County Rolls Out Saturday Vaccination Clinics for the Season
Cook County residents can get free flu and COVID-19 shots at Saturday vaccination clinics offered by Cook County Department of Public Health, Cook County Health and CountyCare, starting Saturday, Oct. 18 through March 28. The vaccination clinics will rotate on certain Saturdays of the month in five different Cook County Health ambulatory clinic sites located in Blue Island, Robbins, Ford Heights, Arlington Heights and North Riverside, Ill.
Cook County Confirms Another Measles Case
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has confirmed the third suburban Cook County measles case this year. The case was identified in a suburban Cook County adult whose vaccination status is unknown.
Cook County Department of Public Health Talks About Sexual Health During Awareness Month
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has several activities planned for the public, healthcare providers and partners to raise awareness about the importance of sexual health and well-being. Sexual health impacts everyone, and CCDPH hopes to reduce the shame and stigma people may feel around these topics.
First West Nile Virus-Related Death in the State Reported in Suburban Cook County
CCDPH has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in suburban Cook County and Illinois this year. A suburban Cook County resident, whose age is in the 60s, has died. Laboratory testing has confirmed that West Nile virus was a contributing factor to the resident’s death.
Cook County Confirms Measles Case
Cook County Department of Public Health has confirmed the second suburban Cook County measles case this year. The case was identified in a 4-year-old child, a suburban Cook County resident who is not vaccinated. Public health officials believe the case was acquired during international travel.
Cook County Public Health: Don’t Let Your Guard Down Against West Nile Virus
Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to stay vigilant and take precautions against mosquitoes, which carry the potentially deadly West Nile virus. The risk of human West Nile virus infection remains high in suburban Cook County.
Cook County Officials Encourage All Residents to Get Naloxone to Stop an Overdose and Save a Life
Cook County officials held a press conference at Corazón Community Services today to announce the launch of the Get Naloxone campaign to educate suburban Cook County residents about naloxone, a safe, easy-to-use medication that can stop opioid overdoses and save lives.
Cook County Officials: Protect Children From Measles
With cases of measles on the rise nationwide and the number of unvaccinated suburban Cook County youth doubling in the past 10 years, Cook County Department of Public Health has launched a new awareness campaign encouraging measles vaccinations when youth reach age 1 and 4 or before entering kindergarten.
Laying the Groundwork for a Healthier, More Equitable Cook County
The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is proud to share progress on Building Healthier Communities 2030, our next Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan (CHA/CHIP). This community-driven initiative aims to advance health equity and create lasting, systemic change across suburban Cook County.
Cook County Department of Public Health Celebrates High School Interns from Suburban Cook County
Cook County Department of Public Health welcomed high school students into its Community Health Worker High School Pipeline Program, a new, pilot eight-week internship offering hands-on training, academic support, and career pathways into the field of public health.
Cook County Department of Public Health Honored with Five National Achievement Awards
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is proud to announce that five of its programs received achievement awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) during its 2025 Annual Conference and Exposition, held July 11–18 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Cook County Launches Measles Awareness Toolkit to Combat Misinformation and Promote Vaccination
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has released a new Measles Awareness Toolkit to help schools, municipalities, and community-based organizations raise awareness about the importance of measles vaccination, to push back against misinformation driving the current national outbreak and to prevent further outbreaks in Cook County.
Sickle Cell Awareness Day: Know the Facts, Get Screened, Stay Informed
Today is Sickle Cell Awareness Day—a time to raise awareness about a serious, inherited blood disorder that affects thousands of people across the U.S., especially in the Black community.
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: Protect Against West Nile Virus
In recognition of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, Cook County Department of Public Health urges residents to take simple, yet effective, steps to protect themselves and their communities from mosquito-borne illnesses.
Cook County Officials Urge Protection Against West Nile Virus This Summer
West Nile virus season is here. Cook County Department of Public Health is launching a new public awareness campaign that encourages residents to take precautions against West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, which, in rare cases, can be deadly. The virus occurs in humans when they are bitten by mosquitoes that contracted the virus by feeding on infected birds.
Dr. Kiran Joshi Appointed Chief Operating Officer for Cook County Department of Public Health
Dr. Kiran Joshi has been named chief operating officer of Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH). In this role, he will be the executive leader of the state-certified public health department serving approximately 2.3 million residents in suburban Cook County.
Public Health Officials Confirm Two Measles Cases in Cook County
The Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health have identified two confirmed cases of measles. These are the first two cases in Cook County this year. One case was identified as an adult who is a suburban Cook County resident, and whose vaccination status is unknown. They presented to a local Hospital for medical care on Monday, April 28 and was quickly isolated.
Cook County Public Health Launches Organizational Health Literacy Toolkit
FOREST PARK, IL – Today, on day three of National Public Health Week, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) announced the launch of an organizational health literacy toolkit, online resource hub, and webinar to help people who work in public health, government, schools, social services, and healthcare make health information and services easier for their clients to find, understand, and use.
Cook County Department of Public Health Celebrates National Public Health Week
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) will join the American Public Health Association and local and state health departments across the nation in celebrating National Public Health Week, April 7-13, 2025.
Cook County to Youth on April Fool’s Day: Don’t be fooled by Big Tobacco
Cook County Department of Public Health is using April Fools’ Day to encourage young people in suburban Cook County to not be fooled by the lure of e-cigarettes, flavored vape and other tobacco products.
20th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit Returns March 12-14, 2025
The 20th annual Chicago Food Justice Summit, held March 12-14, 2025, will bring together food justice advocates, policymakers, and community members to reflect on two decades of food justice impact and shape the future of food equity.
Spotlight on Sisters Working It Out: Advancing Health Equity in Chicagoland
In recognition of Black History Month, we are proud to highlight Sisters Working It Out (SWIO), a dedicated partner in the fight against breast cancer disparities across Chicagoland. SWIO has been instrumental in addressing inequities in breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, working tirelessly to ensure that underserved communities receive the care and support they deserve.
Updated May 26, 2026, 11:27 AM