The bill, which already has bipartisan support in Congress and the backing of numerous medical associations and advocacy groups, is championed by Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac crisis during an NFL game in January. #AEDS
Governor Quinn, Commissioner Donna Miller, and Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle gave remarks highlighting the importance of this unique way to remember those who lost their lives defending our country... #cookcounty #iraqwar
The Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroines Award is named after Peggy A. Montes, who served as the Chairperson of the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues. #cookcounty
Commissioner Miller hosting all-day CPR/AED trainings for Cook County employees to empower them with the tools they need to save lives in their communities #hearthealth
"I’m proud of my work on the Cook County Board in recent years to establish this program and ensure those in the Southland and the county as a whole have the necessary resources to thrive, and I look forward to seeing its success." #promisepilot
The resolution directs Cook County to advance health equity and climate justice in alignment with Justice40 by applying for federal grants made available by recently passed federal legislation. #justice40
One of the main pillars of Cook County’s Policy Roadmap and American Rescue Plan Act initiatives is to promote healthy communities by addressing food insecurity and food access.
#foodinsecurity
“Improving healthcare outcomes and reducing the disparities present in the Southland and across Cook County begins with making sure everyone in Cook County has convenient and local access to fresh produce and food,” said Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller.
#DonnaMiller
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.