News and Press Releases
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.
Local Farms and Food Businesses Receive $670,000 in Grants to Help Make Metro Chicago Food System More Equitable
The Chicago Food Policy Action Council and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today announced the awardees of the second annual Metro Chicago Good Food Purchasing Initiative (GFPI) Community Fund.
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.
Free Flu and COVID Vaccination Clinics Extended for Suburban Cook County Residents
In an effort to tackle very high flu activity and low vaccination rates in suburban Cook County, Cook County Department of Public Health, Cook County Health and CountyCare are expanding their Saturday vaccination clinics in Arlington Heights, Robbins, Blue Island and Cottage Grove.
Understanding Radon: What you can do
You can’t see or smell radon. Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure. Radon can have a big impact on your health and indoor air quality. All homes should be tested for radon.
Cook County Department of Public Health Launches New Website on Maternal Health
Nearly 90 women die each year in Illinois while pregnant or within one year of pregnancy, according to state public health data. Black women in Illinois and Cook County are two to three times more likely than white women to die from a pregnancy-related condition, such as blood pressure disorders, heart disease and infections; yet 90 percent of these deaths are preventable.
Keep Your Home and Loved Ones Safe This Holiday Season
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) more than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. More than two of every five home decoration fires occur due to decorations being placed too close to a heat source.
Updated November 27, 2024, 4:17 PM