Cook County Department of Public Health

A nationally accredited, state-certified, health department building healthier communities in suburban Cook County.

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Stay connected to what matters for your health & your community. Sign up to receive updates, including:

✔ Timely health alerts and vaccine information
✔ New programs, events, and community resources
✔ Funding opportunities like grants and partnerships

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Need a little extra help feeding your family this summer? Your family could receive $120 one-time per child to help buy groceries while your kids are out of school. Check if you’re eligible for Summer EBT: https://t.co/tzy6vhpQIZ

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Our Healthy Beginnings nurses attended the South Suburban Community Wellness Event, connecting with families & sharing resources to support healthy pregnancies, postpartum care, & early childhood wellness. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn about Healthy Beginnings.

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Empower your health journey at the Water & Wellness Health Fair! Join us for free giveaways, health resources, wellness info, snacks & drinks and interactive activities to support healthy living. Everyone is welcome!

Learn more: https://t.co/Bz23hlPCCm

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Join us for “Living Authentically: A Pride Month Discussion for Trans Youth and Allies,” a Facebook Live conversation focused on supporting the health, safety, and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth. 💙🏳️‍⚧️

📅 Monday, June 22
🕧 12:30–1:30 p.m.
📍 Live on CCDPH's Facebook Page

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Come see us at local libraries across suburban Cook County June 1–4! CCDPH staff will be onsite sharing health information, community resources, and wellness support services. These events are free and open to the public. Check the graphic below for dates, times, and locations.

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As Nurses Month comes to a close, we’re continuing the celebration of the dedicated and compassionate nurses who bring their all to communities every day. Hear directly from CCDPH nurses as they share what led them to public health.

#NursesMonth #PublicHealthNursing

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We're hiring! CCDPH is seeking a Community Mobilization Coordinator to join our team of public health heroes.

📅 Apply by June 1
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://t.co/TqyBSJfnt7

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Melanoma is one of the most common types of preventable cancer. Make sun safety and regular skin checks part of your routine this summer. Learn more: https://t.co/CbbRKnVYSZ
#SkinCancerAwarenessMonth

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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes breathing and digestion problems. It affects about 35,000 people in the U.S. If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your health care provider about getting screened.

Learn more: https://t.co/q1P60zSLkX

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Did you know that simple acts such as volunteering, helping a friend, or teaching a new skill can support your own mental health?

Building connections can improve well-being for you and those around you.

Access mental health resources: https://t.co/0C9oaLEY2p

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Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. Recognizing the signs early can save a life.

Learn more: https://t.co/gNXPdvS99t

#NationalStrokeAwarenessMonth #WomensHealthMonth

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A bat found in Park Ridge recently tested positive for rabies. While human rabies cases are rare, it’s important to avoid contact with bats and other wild animals and know what may be an exposure.

If exposed, contact a health care provider.

Learn more: https://t.co/aYvdbWlACx

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Misinformation about Ebola is circulating online, and CCDPH COO Dr. Kiran Joshi is here to set the record straight. There are no confirmed Ebola cases in the U.S., and the risk to the public and travelers remains low.

Read CCDPH’s full statement: https://t.co/QikOqAEFLN

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Congratulations to CCDPH’s Denise Gilbert, MSN, RN, on being recognized by the Chicago Defender as one of Chicago’s 25 Standout Black Healthcare Professionals. We’re proud to celebrate this recognition & grateful for all she does to support and strengthen public health nursing.

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We are closely monitoring the Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low.
View our full statement here: https://t.co/80EL9YpstO

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CCDPH nurses at our Matteson office recently celebrated Nurses Month with a mocktail and paint session, gift exchange, and time to relax and enjoy each other’s company.

Thank you to our public health nurses for all you do to support & care for Cook County communities every day.

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Join us for the Teen & Parent Wellness Walk on 5/27 in South Chicago Heights! This event creates space to connect, reflect & grow together through guided conversations & a nature walk focused on challenges teens face today. CCDPH will be on-site sharing public health resources.

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The Illinois Commission to End Hunger invites you to "Summer Meals in Illinois 2026" on Thurs, 5/21 from 3-4pm. This webinar will discuss summer meal programs available to children across IL: Summer EBT, meals to go, & congregate dining sites. Register: https://t.co/orq1LX4yj2

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We aim to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Cook County. Healthy Beginnings connects families with personalized, in-home care and resources during pregnancy & throughout a baby’s first year of life. Learn more in this Daily Southtown article: https://t.co/hwiHzGPOhN