News and Press Releases
The Top Do’s and Don’ts After a Flood
Spring is here, and so is the rain! Flood safety is critical to protecting both homes and health. Floodwater can carry bacteria, fecal material, viruses and other organisms that can cause disease. Stay healthy and prevent injuries after a flood emergency.
CCDPH and Active Transportation Alliance Announce Technical Assistance for Walking/Biking Improvements
The Active Transportation Alliance (ATA) and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) announced a new opportunity for suburban Cook County communities to receive free technical assistance in preparing applications for state-funded walking and biking improvements.
Toolkit “Get Medicaid Facts” Now Available to Help People Understand Changes to Medicaid Eligibility
The Cook County Medicaid Impact Workgroup, a coalition convened by Cook County Health, has launched “Get Medicaid Facts,” a new website and communications toolkit designed to help people understand upcoming changes to Medicaid eligibility and what steps they can take now to keep their coverage.
Cook County Public Health Celebrates 2026 National Public Health Week
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) joins public health agencies across the nation in recognizing National Public Health Week (April 6-12) to raise awareness about public health.
Cook County Public Health Warns of Possible Measles Exposure
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) issued a notification this morning of possible measles exposures associated with an individual who visited multiple locations while contagious.
21st Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit Returns March 11-13
As Illinois families brace for sweeping new federal SNAP work requirements that took effect Feb. 1, the 21st Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit will convene the city’s leading advocates, policymakers, and public health leaders for collaboration to protect food access in a rapidly shifting federal landscape. Hosted by the Chicago Food Policy Action Council, the summit opens today March 11 and 12 with virtual sessions.
Partner in the Spotlight: The Barbara W. Smith Life Center Builds Youth Through STEAM
The Barbara W. Smith Life Center (BWS), a nonprofit affiliate of Covenant United Church of Christ in South Holland, Ill., is a trusted community partner serving families across the Southland. Named in memory of the wife of Covenant’s pastor emeritus, the Rev. Ozzie...
On the Eve of Maternal Health Awareness Day, Cook County Launches “Healthy Beginnings” to Support Families Before, During, and After Pregnancy
CCDPH launched the Healthy Beginnings maternal and child health program on the eve of National Maternal Health Awareness Day. The Healthy Beginnings program will deliver home-based nursing care, case management, and wraparound services and support to pregnant individuals and their infants across suburban Cook County to reduce preventable maternal and infant illnesses and deaths.
Local Farms and Food Businesses Receive Nearly $700,000 in Grants to Help Make Metro Chicago Food System More Equitable
CHICAGO – The Chicago Food Policy Action Council and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) are delighted to announce the awardees of the third annual Metro Chicago Good Food Purchasing Initiative (GFPI) Community Fund. The finalists have been awarded nearly $700,000 in grant funding to advance equity in the local food system by funding underserved farmers and food businesses within 250 miles of Chicago to increase healthy food access while also building local economies and promoting sustainable, humane, and fair labor practices.
Cook County Department of Public Health Launches Annual Health Survey to Assess and Improve Community Health
Cook County Department of Public Health today began distributing its annual Suburban Cook County Health survey to better understand the health status, needs and challenges facing local communities.
Updated November 27, 2024, 4:17 PM