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.

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Cook County Department of Public Health Awards $14.7 Million in Funding
County Department of Public Health Awards $14.7 Million in FundingGrants will support behavioral health and harm-reduction in suburban Cook County FOREST PARK, Ill – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today joined Cook County Commissioner Alma E. Anaya (7th...
Cook County Launches Mental Health Campaign to Address Challenges Caused by COVID
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...
Give Yourself and Your Loved Ones a Boost This Holiday Season to Avoid COVID & Flu
‘Boost Up Cook County’ campaign says staying up-to date on vaccinations is key to minimizing winter surge PALATINE, IL – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Commissioner Scott Britton, Cook County Health (CCH) CEO Israel Rocha and Cook County Department of...
CCDPH awarding over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventions
CCDPH awarding over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventionsInitiative will expand behavioral health and harm reduction services in suburban Cook County FOREST PARK, Ill – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health...
New Cook County Portal Contains Health Data for Over 120 Suburbs
New Cook County Portal Contains Health Data for Over 120 SuburbsOne-stop tool can help suburban stakeholders identify and address health inequities Forest Park, Ill. – Cook County Health Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Israel Rocha and Cook County Department of Public...
New national report shows 4 in 10 American adults have obesity
New national report shows 4 in 10 American adults have obesity Cook County Public Health shares data and efforts to address disparities and improve health Forest Park, Ill.— Cook County Department of Public Health officials today shared local data and efforts to...
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 VaccineVaccination, 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...