Cook County Department of Public Health

Cook County Department of Public Health CCDPH is the state-certified public health agency for most of suburban Cook County Comments on this page must align with the following rules.

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Nuestro programa de eliminación de plomo ofrece inspecciones y reparaciones gratuitas en el hogar, haciendo que los hoga...
01/29/2026

Nuestro programa de eliminación de plomo ofrece inspecciones y reparaciones gratuitas en el hogar, haciendo que los hogares de los suburbios del Condado de Cook sean más seguros para los niños y las futuras generaciones.

Conozca el testimonio de nuestra clienta Nicole.

Obtenga más información y solicite una inspección en: https://ow.ly/fKij50Y5t2o

01/28/2026

¡Exponerse al plomo no es seguro! Uno de cada cinco hogares del suburbano Condado de Cook están en riesgo. La ayuda está disponible. Aprenda más y aplique hoy: LeadSafeCookCounty.com

01/28/2026

No level of lead exposure is safe! One in five suburban Cook County homes are at risk. Help is available. Learn more & apply today: LeadSafeCookCounty.com

Cook County Department of Public Health recently mailed invitations to take the Suburban Cook County Health Survey to ra...
01/27/2026

Cook County Department of Public Health recently mailed invitations to take the Suburban Cook County Health Survey to randomly selected suburban Cook County households. If you received a survey, please participate. Your voice helps shape public health programs and policies that improve health and reduce disparities.

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/e4zE50Y4rje

Únase a nosotros en una reunión pública sobre medio ambiente para informarse sobre soluciones coordinadas y prácticas pa...
01/27/2026

Únase a nosotros en una reunión pública sobre medio ambiente para informarse sobre soluciones coordinadas y prácticas para lograr hogares libres de plomo, agua potable y barrios resistentes a las inundaciones en el condado de Cook.

📅 Miércoles, 28 de enero de 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 p. m.
📍 Virtual vía Zoom

👉 Regístrese hoy: https://ow.ly/Yxrx50Y4nfy

For the week ending January 17, flu activity remained moderate, and COVID-19 and RSV activity levels have remained low i...
01/26/2026

For the week ending January 17, flu activity remained moderate, and COVID-19 and RSV activity levels have remained low in suburban Cook County.

Stay healthy by washing your hands often, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying up to date on vaccinations.

Find free flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics near you: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

View current data and weekly updates at ccdphcd.shinyapps.io/respiratory

Don’t lose your SNAP benefits! Take these steps by February 1:✔️ Update your information with IDHS✔️ Review work require...
01/26/2026

Don’t lose your SNAP benefits! Take these steps by February 1:

✔️ Update your information with IDHS
✔️ Review work requirements and exemptions
✔️ Tell your family and friends to do the same

Visit chicagosfoodbank.org/snap for more information and helpful resources.

We’re excited to introduce the   program, now serving pregnant individuals and babies up to 12 months in suburban Cook C...
01/23/2026

We’re excited to introduce the program, now serving pregnant individuals and babies up to 12 months in suburban Cook County.
Learn more: CookCountyHealthyBeginnings.org

💉Tomorrow, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Arlington Heights Health Center. Walk-i...
01/23/2026

💉Tomorrow, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Arlington Heights Health Center. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

📅 Saturday, January 24
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Arlington Heights Health Center - 3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Suite 300, Arlington Heights, IL

See the full schedule here: https://ow.ly/iK6c50Y1Snb

01/23/2026

Dr. Kiran Joshi, COO at CCDPH, shares tips on how to stay warm and reduce the risk of frostbite as dangerously cold weather moves into Cook County, with wind chills as low as 35 degrees below zero. Warming centers are available across Cook County for anyone who needs a warm, safe place. Find locations and hours here: https://ow.ly/umom50Y1tsX

The Markham, Maywood, and Skokie courthouses are open 24/7 beginning today through Monday at 4:30 p.m. for anyone who ne...
01/22/2026

The Markham, Maywood, and Skokie courthouses are open 24/7 beginning today through Monday at 4:30 p.m. for anyone who needs a warm, safe place in suburban Cook County.

You never know when a heating issue, power outage, or unexpected emergency may leave someone without heat. Knowing where to go can make a difference.

We recommend saving this graphic to your phone and sharing it with anyone who may need it.

For other warming center locations throughout suburban Cook County, visit: https://ow.ly/spxS50Y1tmZ

For warming centers throughout the City of Chicago visit: https://ow.ly/wwAz50Y1tmY

Cook County leaders held a press conference today, on the eve of Maternal Health Awareness Day, to announce the launch o...
01/22/2026

Cook County leaders held a press conference today, on the eve of Maternal Health Awareness Day, to announce the launch of the Healthy Beginnings program at Cook County Department of Public Health. Enrollment is now open for pregnant individuals and for babies up to 12 months in suburban Cook County.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ekvz50Y1jij

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7556 W. Jackson Boulevard
Forest Park, IL
60130

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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