Cook County Health

05/29/2026

Stepping away from our desks and into fresh air — one walk at a time. Prioritizing mental wellness this month and every month.
Because caring for our minds is a team effort. 💚

05/29/2026

Graduation season reminds us that there is resilience and potential in every young person. After surviving a traumatic shooting as a teen, Raymond was inspired by the Stroger trauma social workers he met. This month, he earned his master's degree in social work. Watch his remarkable story:

Raymond Gordon says there was a time when he thought his life was over, but he’s turning tragedy into a way to help others heal.

05/29/2026

Spending time outside? Don’t forget sunscreen!☀️

UV rays can affect your skin throughout the day so remember to reapply.

05/28/2026

Join the Cook County Health Office of Behavioral Health and its community partners for the second interactive chat about youth and mental health.

05/28/2026

TODAY: Join us for a virtual discussion on "Finding Mental Health Support for Youth and Families: Where to Begin and How to Find Help" at 5pm.

05/28/2026

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. It’s a myth that arthritis is "just an old person’s disease." The Arthritis Foundation estimates that juvenile arthritis affects nearly 300,000 kids and teens in the US. Nearly one-quarter of Americans are estimated to be affected by some form of the condition.

05/28/2026

Cook County Health’s Stroger Hospital has been awarded a grant from The Toy Foundation’s Children’s Hospital Play Grants Program.

The Toy Foundation awarded 37 projects at hospitals across the nation, recognizing programs that reflected the importance of play in children’s hospitals, particularly those in underserved communities. Learn more: https://cookcountyhealth.org/press-release/stroger-hospital-awarded-10000-grant-from-the-toy-foundation-to-support-pediatric-patients

05/27/2026

Staying active supports your overall health; even small amounts of movement throughout the day can make a difference.

Find ways to stay active that work for you.

05/27/2026

TOMORROW: Join us for our next Walk with a Doc event on May 28 at noon. Walk with a Doc will help you take a STEP toward better health by providing:

👟 Physical Activity
🩺 Health Education
💙 Social Connection

Learn more at https://cookcountyhealth.org/walk

05/27/2026

Cook County Health proudly cares for all residents, regardless of immigration status. All are welcome here. Read more: https://cookcountyhealth.org/press-release/cook-county-health-all-are-welcome-here-aqui-todos-son-bienvenidos/