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Cook County Confirms First Suburban Measles Case Connected to Recent Cases in Chicago
BRIDGEVIEW Mar 29, 2024 – Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has confirmed the first suburban Cook County measles case this year. The case was identified in a suburban Cook County resident who was exposed during their time in a shelter for new arrivals in Chicago. The resident has recovered and is no longer contagious.
Cook County Department of Public Health Unveils Graphic Novel Campaign to Raise Awareness About Public Health
BRIDGEVIEW – Today, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) launched a fresh campaign to address an age-old problem: Explaining the role of public health in building healthier communities.
Cook County Public Health Officials Say Recent Measles Cases Important Reminder to Get Vaccinated
BRIDGEVIEW – With recent measles cases in Chicago, Cook County public health officials are strongly urging residents to get vaccinated against measles if they aren’t already.
Cook County Department of Public Health Urges Suburban Cook County to Take COVID Precautions During the Holiday Season
CHICAGO – Although COVID‐19 hospital admissions in suburban Cook County continue to be low, they have almost doubled since the beginning of November; and emergency room visits associated with COVID have been trending upward since early October.
Cook County Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
CHICAGO – In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health (CCH) CEO Israel Rocha, Cook County Commissioner John P. Daley, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) COO Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck as well as representatives from community-based organizations (CBOs) and clients shared the impact of Cook County’s Building Healthy Communities (BHC) grants.
Cook County Urges Testing for Two Most Common STDs
Today, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) launched its Don’t Guess, Get a Test awareness campaign to encourage residents – especially ages 18-24 – to get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea, the two most common STDs.
Cook County Department of Public Health Awards $14.7 Million in Funding
FOREST PARK, Ill – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today joined Cook County Commissioner Alma E. Anaya (7th District), Cook County Health (CCH) Chief Executive Officer Israel Rocha and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Chief Operating Officer Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck at a press conference to announce the recipients of $14.7 million in CCDPH’s Building Healthier Communities: Behavioral Health Initiative grants to support behavioral health services, positive youth development, and opioid overdose prevention and harm reduction programs throughout suburban Cook County.
Cook County Launches Mental Health Campaign to Address Challenges Caused by COVID
Bridgeview, Ill. – To help address the increase in reported symptoms of anxiety, depression and substance use since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today launched a bilingual mental health campaign, called Here to Hear You, in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago.
Give Yourself and Your Loved Ones a Boost This Holiday Season to Avoid COVID & Flu
PALATINE, IL – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Commissioner Scott Britton, Cook County Health (CCH) CEO Israel Rocha and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Chief Operating Officer Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck held a press conference today to announce the launch of a new COVID and flu vaccination awareness campaign, as well as the recipients of $8.4 million in Building Healthy Communities (BHC) COVID response, recovery and resiliency grants.
CCDPH awarding over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventions
FOREST PARK, Ill – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health Chief Executive Officer Israel Rocha, and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Chief Operating Officer Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, at a press conference today, announced CCDPH will be awarding over $14 million in grant funding across four years to expand mental health and substance use prevention, treatment and support in suburban Cook County.
New Cook County Portal Contains Health Data for Over 120 Suburbs
Forest Park, Ill. – Cook County Health Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Israel Rocha and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck today announced the availability of a new, public-facing, data portal called the Cook County Health Atlas. The Health Atlas is a searchable database that residents, community organizations, policymakers, researchers and public health stakeholders can use to access, analyze, and download neighborhood-level health data from over 120 suburban Cook County municipalities.
New national report shows 4 in 10 American adults have obesity
Forest Park, Ill. – Cook County Department of Public Health officials today shared local data and efforts to address obesity in suburban Cook County. This was in response to a national report called the State of Obesity 2022: Better Policies for a Healthier America , issued by the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH).
First Human West Nile Virus Death in Cook County and Illinois for 2022
First Human West Nile Virus Death in Cook County and Illinois for 2022Public health officials urge residents to remain vigilant and “fight the bite” by following a few tips Forest Park, Ill.— Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has confirmed the first...
Cook County Public Health Officials Urge Continued Protections Against COVID-19
Cook County Department of Public Health Receives Monkeypox Vaccine Vaccination, ventilation, and masking recommended as Omicron subvariants spread Cook County, Ill.— As two highly contagious Omicron subvariants of the COVID-19 virus are spreading in suburban Cook...
Cook County Department of Public Health Receives Monkeypox Vaccine
Cook County Department of Public Health Receives Monkeypox VaccineDoses are for residents and health workers in suburban Cook County Cook County, Ill.— Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has received 86 doses of the JYNNEOS monkeypox (MPX) vaccine. The...
CCDPH Press Release: Cook County Reaches “High” Level of COVID-19 Transmission
Cook County Department of Public Health StatementCook County Reaches “High” Level of COVID-19 TransmissionPublic Health Officials Highly Recommend Wearing Masks in Public, Get Vaccinated Forest Park, IL - Due to an increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19...
CCDPH Media Statement Suburban Cook County Moving to Medium Level of COVID Transmission
Cook County Department of Public Health StatementSuburban Cook County Moving to Medium Level of COVID-19 Transmission Due to an increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19, suburban Cook County is now at the “Medium” level of transmission. The Centers for...
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Mitigation Order 2022-1 Effective February 28, 2022 6 a.m.
ORDER OF THECOOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHNo. 2022-1 COVID-19 MITIGATIONEffective: February 28, 2022 WHEREAS, On January 27, 2020, the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services declared that COVID-19, a respiratory illness spread by close...
Cook County Department of Public Health to end Mitigation Order 2021-11 on Monday, February 28, 2022
Cook County Department of Public Health to end Mitigation Order 2021-11 on Monday, February 28, 2022 The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is issuing a new mitigation Order, rescinding Order 2021-11 in its entirety. The new Order, Mitigation Order...
Cook County Department of Public Health Plans to Lift Mitigation Order 2021-11 on February 28, 2022
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) plans to lift Mitigation Order 2021-11 on February 28, 2022 The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) plans to lift Mitigation Order 2021-11 on February 28, 2022. CCDPH will act in alignment with the state of...
COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT ON MASKING IN SCHOOLS-2-18-22
COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT ON MASKING IN SCHOOLS The Cook County Department of Public Health continues to strongly recommend universal masking in PreK – 12 schools. Masking of all teachers, students, and visitors reduces transmission of...
COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT ON COVID MANDATES
COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT ON COVID MANDATES The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) anticipates that if key metrics continue to improve through February, the CCDPH vaccination and masking order for suburban Cook County (minus...
COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT ON MASKING IN SCHOOLS
COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT ON MASKING IN SCHOOLS As the legal issues regarding the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on the governor’s school mask mandate are analyzed, the Cook County Department of Public Health continues to strongly endorse...
COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES NEW MITIGATION ORDERS AMID LATEST COVID-19 SURGE
Vaccines Required for Patrons of Dining, Entertainment, and Fitness Facilities (Forest Park, IL) --- In response to the current COVID-19 surge of cases and hospitalizations in suburban Cook County, Cook County Department of Public Health today issued a new mitigation...
Suspected cases of the Omicron variant are rising in suburban Cook County
Suspected cases of the Omicron variant are rising in suburban Cook County and are likely to escalate quickly. The Delta variant is still the predominant strain and CCDPH surveillance data show that case counts, case rates, test positivity, and most concerningly –...
Updated May 26, 2026, 11:27 AM