Press Releases
Cook County Department of Public Health Unveils Graphic Novel Campaign to Raise Awareness About Public Health
BRIDGEVIEW – Today, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) launched a fresh campaign to address an age-old problem: Explaining the role of public health in building healthier communities.
Cook County Public Health Officials Say Recent Measles Cases Important Reminder to Get Vaccinated
BRIDGEVIEW March 11, 2024 – With recent measles cases in Chicago, Cook County public health officials are strongly urging
residents to get vaccinated against measles if they aren’t already.
Cook County Department of Public Health Urges Suburban Cook County to Take COVID Precautions During the Holiday Season
CHICAGO Dec. 7, 2023– Although COVID‐19 hospital admissions in suburban Cook County continue to be low, they have almost doubled since the beginning of November; and emergency room visits associated with COVID have been trending upward since early October.
Cook County Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
CHICAGO May 31, 2022– In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health (CCH) CEO Israel Rocha, Cook County Commissioner John P. Daley, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) COO Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck as well as representatives from community-based organizations (CBOs) and clients shared the impact of Cook County’s Building Healthy Communities (BHC) grants.
Cook County Urges Testing for Two Most Common STDs
Today, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) launched its Don’t Guess, Get a Test awareness campaign to encourage residents – especially ages 18-24 – to get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea, the two most common STDs.
Cook County Department of Public Health Awards $14.7 Million in Funding
County Department of Public Health Awards $14.7 Million in FundingGrants will support behavioral health and harm-reduction in suburban Cook County FOREST PARK, Ill – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today joined Cook County Commissioner Alma E. Anaya (7th...
Cook County Launches Mental Health Campaign to Address Challenges Caused by COVID
Cook County Launches Mental Health Campaign to Address Challenges Caused by COVID Bridgeview, Ill. – To help address the increase in reported symptoms of anxiety, depression and substance use since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Department of...
Give Yourself and Your Loved Ones a Boost This Holiday Season to Avoid COVID & Flu
‘Boost Up Cook County’ campaign says staying up-to date on vaccinations is key to minimizing winter surge PALATINE, IL – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Commissioner Scott Britton, Cook County Health (CCH) CEO Israel Rocha and Cook County Department of...
CCDPH awarding over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventions
CCDPH awarding over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventionsInitiative will expand behavioral health and harm reduction services in suburban Cook County FOREST PARK, Ill – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health...
New Cook County Portal Contains Health Data for Over 120 Suburbs
New Cook County Portal Contains Health Data for Over 120 SuburbsOne-stop tool can help suburban stakeholders identify and address health inequities Forest Park, Ill. – Cook County Health Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Israel Rocha and Cook County Department of Public...
Updated December 2, 2024, 10:19 AM