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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.

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.