Cook County Health Preventive Medicine

The official account of the @CookCtyHealth & @NUFeinbergMed Public Health & Preventive Medicine Residency Program. Tweets=own≠med advice. RT≠endorsements.

[CPLFoundation @CPLFoundation]

.@Chipublib and @FoodDepository are partnering together to continue providing meals for Chicago’s youth during summer months!

See a complete list of locations and distribution schedule here: https://t.co/vL1OptcXOt

[Cook County Department of Public Health @CookCoHealth]

What do you need to know about Monkeypox? Monkeypox can be transmitted by exposure to respiratory droplets and by contact with infected skin lesions or contaminated materials.
It is important for everyone to learn the signs and symptoms.
Learn more visit:https://t.co/CkVeQe01gQ

[JGME @JournalofGME]

Advancing Inclusiveness in Medical Education Scholars (AIMS) provides professional development & mentorship to UIM residents to expose them to careers in #MedEd and mentorship earlier in their training to increase the diversity of MedEd leadership https://t.co/Z7cLDzAOGi

[DCHD @DuPageHD]

Ticks can spread disease, including Lyme disease. Check out the info about how to remove a tick and the best ways to protect yourself! For more information, visit https://t.co/VYT7MEfzYI

[Cook County Department of Public Health @CookCoHealth]

On July 16th, 2022, the U.S. transitioned to using the 988-dialing code, and it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to strengthen and expand the existing Lifeline. 988 is a direct connection for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress.

[Cook County Department of Public Health @CookCoHealth]

Why we #MaskUp

[Cook County Department of Public Health @CookCoHealth]

Cases are up all over suburban Cook County as Omicron spreads rapidly. Red is bad; dark red is worse.

Please mask up, get vaccinated, and get the booster shot.

Get your town's stats at this link, under the "maps" tab: https://t.co/A18sxHVLTJ

[Cook County Department of Public Health @CookCoHealth]

If you've had your vaccination -- especially your booster shot -- you are FAR less likely to be hospitalized from COVID.

The vaccines protect you from severe illness.

[HHS @HHSGov]

¿Tienes preguntas sobre las vacunas contra el COVID-19 para tus hijos? Los CDC recomiendan que todas las personas de 5 años o más se vacunen, para que se protejan de una enfermedad severa y hospitalización a causa del COVID.

[COVID Equity Response Collaborative Loyola (CERCL) @CERCLoyola]

Concerned about the Omicron variant? Dr. Rachel Rubin, co-lead and senior medical officer for the @CookCoHealth, provides answers to some of your most pressing questions about this new variant. Read her responses at
https://t.co/d3CJR6A8VM
#OmicronVariant

[Cook County Department of Public Health @CookCoHealth]

Dr. Kiran Joshi, CCDPH Co-Lead, tells CBS2 that the unvaccinated are 50 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID.

Cases are surging; get vaccinated, boosted, and mask up. We are all in this together.

https://t.co/hCQpSWnbqT

[Cook County Department of Public Health @CookCoHealth]

Masks save lives. They reduce the spread of airborne particles. Please protect yourself and your community

#MaskUpVaxUp #PublicHealth

[DCHD @DuPageHD]

This year, plan to have a healthy and happy holiday season. As you gather with friends and family, take steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Get tested before the gathering to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.

[Cook County Department of Public Health @CookCoHealth]

Did someone in your house just test positive for COVID? Here's what to do if you or a family member has COVID.

[Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative @chicagochec]

$50 gift cards will be offered to the first 75 kids receiving their 2nd Pfizer COVID-19 dose this Sunday. #SpreadTheWord

[Cook County Health @CookCtyHealth]

One year ago, Cook County Health began to administer the COVID vaccines. More than 930,000 doses have now been given out. Please help us avoid a holiday surge. Get vaccinated if you have not, and if you are eligible, get the booster. Visit https://t.co/0u6FpTaFWs to learn more.

[Cook County Health @CookCtyHealth]

El estado de Illinois y Cook County Health organizarán tres eventos comunitarios de vacunación el domingo 19 de Diciembre, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

[Cook County Health @CookCtyHealth]

The State of Illinois and Cook County Health are hosting three community vaccination events on Sunday, December 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.