News and Press Releases
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.
Health Department Offers 4 Tips for Holiday Food Safety
The holiday season is here, the Cook County Department of Public Health reminds you to follow food safety tips when cooking, baking and sharing holiday favorites.
Durbin Announces New Resources to Address Child Lead Poisoning Risks in Chicago
Today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined officials from CountyCare, Cook County Health, and the Cook County Department of Public Health to unveil new proactive measures taken by all five Medicaid managed care insurance companies (MCOs) in Illinois in response to a request by Durbin and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to address lead poisoning risks to children in Chicagoland.
Cook County “Syphilis Stops with Me” Awareness Campaign Seeks to Educate Women of Childbearing Age to Prevent Newborn Syphilis
FOREST PARK, IL – Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) launched the “Syphilis Stops with Me” campaign today, to arm women of childbearing age with the knowledge they can protect their unborn babies from congenital (newborn) syphilis by getting regular prenatal care, including testing and treatment for syphilis, a common sexually transmitted infection (STI).
The Cook County Behavioral Health Symposium Presents Key Findings from the Newly Released Cook County Behavioral Health Workforce Report
Chicago – Cook County hosted a pivotal Behavioral Health Workforce Symposium today, focusing on the urgent need to address workforce shortages in mental health services across the region. This event gathered more than 300 mental health professionals, community leaders, and elected officials to discuss workforce development challenges and strategies for improvement.
Updated November 27, 2024, 4:17 PM