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Cook County Department of Public Health Launches Building Healthier Communities 2030, a Community-Driven Roadmap to Advance Health Equity Across Suburban Cook County

Sep 2, 2026 |

Today, Cook County Department of Public Health launched Building Healthier Communities 2030, suburban Cook County’s Community Health Improvement Plan.  The plan was announced together with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Department of Public Health, community organizations, healthcare providers and cross-sector partners. 

Building Healthier Communities 2030 serves as both a collective vision and a practical roadmap that will guide public health efforts across suburban Cook County through 2030.The plan aligns with President Preckwinkle’s Policy Roadmap and reflects a shared commitment to advancing health equity through coordinated, community-informed action.  

First West Nile Virus Cases Reported in Suburban Cook County

Aug 28, 2026 |

Cook County Department of Public Health has reported the first four cases of West Nile virus in suburban Cook County this season.  All four cases were identified in adults. CCDPH is encouraging residents to take precautions to prevent West Nile Virus.  As of the week ending Aug. 22, the risk of human West Nile virus infection is high.

Cook County Hosts Series of Community Baby Showers to Support New and Expectant Moms in Suburban Cook County

Jul 28, 2026 |

Cook County Department of Public Health is hosting a series of community baby showers to connect new and expectant parents with resources and raise awareness about maternal and infant mortality. The first of three community baby showers takes place on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Harvey Park District’s Gloria Taylor Hall, located at 14821 Broadway Ave. in Harvey, Ill.   

Cook County Public Health Offers Back-to-School Vaccinations at Suburban Cook County Community Events 

Jul 15, 2026 |

Parents can get their children vaccinated for the upcoming school year, right on time for National Immunization Awareness Month in August. Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is providing back-to-school immunizations at no cost for the 2026-27 school year to children ages 6 months to 18 years old, regardless of immigration or insurance status, now through mid-October.

Cook County/Chicago Joint Opioid Report Shows Third-Year Decline in Opioid Overdose Deaths

Jun 24, 2026 |

Chicago and suburban Cook County have experienced a third consecutive year of declines in opioid overdose deaths, according to a new report released by Cook County Department of Public Health, Chicago Department of Public Health and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. Opioid-involved overdose deaths in Cook County declined by 42% in 2024 compared to 2022. Of all U.S. counties, Cook County has seen the largest reduction in overdose deaths since the national peak of the crisis in 2023.

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