cook county department of public health

Aguilar said the event reflected his belief that government must take an active role in reaching residents. #residents #openhouse

The gathering comes during October’s Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and aimed to showcase the forest preserves as free, accessible resources for residents seeking support for mental well-being. #event

Illinois Mosquito Abatement Districts, first established under the 1925 Mosquito Abatement District Act, are charged with monitoring and reducing vectors of disease such as mosquitoes, rats, and ticks. #mosquitos

Since the start of mosquito surveillance in May, suburban Cook County has recorded 33 human cases of the virus — nearly double last year’s count. #virus

The public health emergency declaration ended on May 11, 2023, causing Medicaid Continuous Enrollment and other Medicaid flexibilities to end as well. #medicaid

“Tobacco companies are aware that adding flavors to their products increases their appeal to consumers, especially our young people..." #cookcounty

The Building Healthy Communities Behavioral Health Initiative will be built on a foundation of equity and inclusivity. #ccdph

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.