Health

09/15/2023

Doses of the vaccine were expected to begin shipping this week and be widely available within five to 12 days at clinics and pharmacies throughout Chicago, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.

09/15/2023

Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center officials say the shortage hasn’t touched them or affected surgical schedules. But both call on Chicagoans to donate blood and platelets.

09/12/2023

For the first time since before the pandemic, metro Chicago posted jobless rates below 4% across three consecutive months.

09/12/2023

The new vaccine is specifically created to cover all current strains of COVID-19, including XBB.1.5 and EG.5.

09/06/2023

INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Disease Control Bureau
Hepatitis A
HIV, AIDS, & STI Resources
Vaccines and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

The Disease Control division at the Chicago Department of Public Health works to protect the public from infectious diseases including vaccine-preventable diseases, tuberculosis, foodborne illness, and other communicable diseases.

09/06/2023

HEALTHY FAMILIES
Abortion Care
Lead Poisoning Prevention
OneChiFam
WIC and Nutrition for Families

We work to protect all Chicago residents from potential health threats like disease outbreaks and common illnesses like influenza. We provide safe and effective vaccines and educational information about how to prepare for and prevent health emergencies.

09/06/2023

HEALTHY FAMILIES
Abortion Care
Lead Poisoning Prevention
OneChiFam
WIC and Nutrition for Families

https://www.chicago.gov/content/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/healthy_families.html

09/06/2023

HEALTH DATA
Chicago Health Atlas
Epidemiologic Data, Reports, and Publications
Data Request Form
Office of Research & Evaluation, and IRB

https://www.chicago.gov/content/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/health_data_and_reports.html

09/06/2023

FOOD SAFETY
Food Protection Services
Food Service Sanitation Certificates
Restaurant Inspections
Food Establishment Complaints

CDPH works to ensure that all food preparation in every restaurant, grocery store, and food truck across the city is performed in a way that meets the health code.

09/06/2023

ENVIRONMENT
Chicago's Cumulative Impact Assessment
Community Environment Information
Site Clean-Up & Hazardous Material Disposal

CDPH is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe environment by reducing environmental hazards that have a negative impact on the health of our City and residents.

09/06/2023

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Hospital and Healthcare System Preparedness
Public Health Emergency Preparedness

The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has been building an emergency preparedness and response capability since 1998.

09/06/2023

COMMUNITY HEALTH
Healthy Chicago 2025
Play Streets
Partnership For Healthy Chicago

Community environmental health looks at external factors that can potentially impact health. CDPH seeks to minimize and prevent disease by creating health supportive environments. Food Protection monitors food service establishments, responds to any food-related emergency, and educates the public ab...