cardiovascular health in the southland

Health

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, Heart Health Experts, and Elected Officials Highlight Importance of CPR/AED Training During American Heart Month

Silence DoGood - February 28, 2024

“Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Illinois, and Cook County in particular has the highest incidence of death due to heart disease in the country." #heartdisease #hearthealth

Community

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Releases ‘Cardiovascular Health in the Southland’ Report

Silence DoGood - September 8, 2022

The report found that overall, cardiovascular disease-related deaths occur more frequently in CCDPH’s South jurisdiction, which has a substantial Black population, compared to the Southwest jurisdiction, whose population is predominantly white.

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