News and Press Releases
First West Nile Virus Cases Reported in Suburban Cook County
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.
Recognizing our Community Health Promoters
As frontline public health professionals, community health workers are the bridge that connects community residents to needful health and community resources, like food, housing and transportation. This National Community Health Worker Awareness Week, we recognize Cook County Department of Public Health’s two community health promoters, Rameke Williams and Elisabeth Manns.
CCDPH Statement on Spacing Out Childhood Vaccines
CCDPH continues to recommend the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) childhood immunization schedule. Our guidance is based on decades of research, scientific evidence and the expertise of pediatric health professionals.
Cook County Department of Public Health Celebrates Summer Interns Advancing the Future Public Health Workforce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2026 Media Contact: Yolanda Y. Harris, [email protected] SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is celebrating eight high school students who successfully completed the second cohort of...
Cook County Hosts Series of Community Baby Showers to Support New and Expectant Moms in Suburban Cook County
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
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 Department of Public Health Launches “Ditch the Cloud” Campaign to Help Youth Learn the Truth About Vaping
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is launching “Ditch the Cloud,” a new youth-focused vaping prevention campaign designed to raise awareness about the health risks of vaping and help young people make informed decisions about nicotine use.
CCCDPH Announces $475,000 Funding Opportunity for Municipalities to Address Youth Mental Health
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is seeking proposals from suburban Cook County municipalities interested in implementing Shop Talk, an initiative that expands youth mental health engagement through community-led events, outreach, and conversations.
Cook County Issues New Funding Opportunities to Improve Mental Health in Suburban Cook County
Cook County Department of Public Health has issued an open call for funding opportunities to help improve mental health in suburban Cook County. The funding opportunities reflect the department’s commitment to building healthier communities in suburban Cook County. The open calls are for restorative practices in schools and power building.
Cook County/Chicago Joint Opioid Report Shows Third-Year Decline in Opioid Overdose Deaths
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.
Updated November 27, 2024, 4:17 PM