public health

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

Our Village became a leader in passing the first local ban on these dangerous products—because we could not sit back while children were being targeted with candy-coated intoxicants and vape devices disguised as consumer goods. #hemp

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

“For the past 60 years in Illinois, newborn screens have detected potentially life-threatening conditions in healthy babies before they show symptoms. #newborns

“As we celebrate America’s birthday with family, friends, food and fireworks, I encourage my fellow Illinoisans to do a little advance planning to make the 4th of July weekend as healthy and as safe as possible." #safety

No human cases of WNV have been reported in Illinois so far this year, but in 2024, there were 69 confirmed human cases of WNV including 13 deaths, the highest number since 17 WNV-related human deaths were recorded in 2018. #mosquitos

It's time to correct the course on 340B in Illinois... #340B

Governor Pritzker & IDPH Remind Illinoisans Early Detection is the Key to Fighting Breast Cancer (Chicago, IL) – At the start of National Breast...

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Department of Public Health Reminds Families to Update Vaccinations and Schedule Physicals Ahead of 2024-25 School Year (Chicago,...

He looked back on the human history of plague and disease, and likened the violence epidemic to a years-long misdiagnosis. #violenceinterrupters