Cook County Department of Public Health

03/13/2026

Within the first few months of 2026, the U.S. has had more than 1,100 cases of measles, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Measles is preventable.

Two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective against measles and generally provides lifelong immunity. Getting both doses, recommended at 12-15 months and 4-6 years old, gives you the best protection and helps stop the spread of measles in our communities. Learn more: https://ow.ly/mE5E50YtLZY

03/13/2026

Attention medical and graduate-level health care students: The Provident Scholarship application is now open! Awards up to $20,000 available for medical and allied health students who are from, and dedicated to serving, underrepresented communities in Cook County. Apply now and invest in your future! https://cookcountyhealth.org/provident-scholarship-fund

03/13/2026

Tomorrow, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Cottage Grove 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, March 14
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Cottage Grove Health Center - 1645 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Ford Heights, IL

See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

03/11/2026

Dr. Kiran Joshi joined Cook County leaders to raise awareness about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), which can result from repeated head trauma. While youth sports provide tremendous benefits for young people, it's important to recognize the risks of head injuries, follow concussion protocols, and prioritize recovery to ensure athletes stay healthy today while protecting their long-term brain health.

Learn more: https://abc7chicago.com/post/new-effort-prevent-concussions-cte-brain-injuries-student-athletes-cook-county-illinois/18699808/

03/11/2026

Join us for part 3 of our organizational health literacy webinar series: Transformation, Not Transaction: Public Health Partnership to Drive Change.

This session will explore how organizations can build authentic and meaningful collaborations to improve community health. A panel of local providers will also share their experiences creating and sustaining partnerships, along with lessons learned.

📅 Friday, March 20
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Register here: https://ow.ly/OW9q50YspcJ

03/10/2026

On National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we're highlighting the importance of prevention, testing, care, and treatment at every age and every stage of life.

HIV continues to impact women and girls across the country. Knowing your status, accessing routine testing, and learning about prevention options like PrEP can help protect your health and the health of your community.

Find testing sites near you: https://ow.ly/86Sf50Ys1iV

Learn more about PrEP: https://ow.ly/VFtE50Ys1iT

03/10/2026

🚨 Flood Watch in Effect for Suburban Cook County

Waves of showers and thunderstorms could bring up to 2 inches of rain per hour, which could lead to localized flooding.

🌧️ Be flood-ready: stay alert, avoid flooded roads, and follow local updates. Learn more: https://ow.ly/wkml50YrUjb

03/10/2026

💉This Saturday, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Cottage Grove 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, March 14
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Cottage Grove Health Center - 1645 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Ford Heights, IL

See the full schedule here: https://ow.ly/wcQU50YrR1U

Get your flu and COVID-19 shots for free at our vaccination clinics, which are open on rotating Saturdays, starting Oct. 18-March 28 at five suburban Cook County locations.

03/09/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Chicago Food Justice Summit! 🌱

Join advocates, organizers, growers, and food system leaders from across Chicago for two days of virtual sessions (March 11–12) and an in-person gathering on March 13 at the South Shore Cultural Center.

This summit brings together community voices to advance food equity, policy change, and a more just food system for all.

Register today and learn more: https://ow.ly/s7sW50YriK6

03/09/2026

Want to recover food in your school and don't know where to start? 🍎🍐

On March 17th at 2PM, Seven Generations Ahead and partner experts will share practical advice on how to safely and easily set up share tables in K-12 schools. Attendees will learn key tips to bridge the gap between their schools and local health departments, as well as practical implementation strategies.

Join us to find out all you need to know to minimize risk and maximize the benefits of share tables! Register here: https://ow.ly/Itxl50YriSq

03/06/2026

Tomorrow, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Robbins 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, March 7
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Robbins Health Center - 13450 S. Kedzie Ave, Robbins, IL

See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

03/05/2026

Este sábado tendremos nuestra feria de salud en colaboración con PASO - West Suburban Action Project, Access to Care, y EverThrive Illinois. Este evento está abierto a la comunidad y no es necesario registrarse.

Tendremos las siguientes vacunas disponibles de forma gratuita: sarampión, COVID-19, gripe, meningitis, DTaP/Tdap, polio, triple vírica (MMR), varicela, hepatitis B, meningococo (MCV4), Hib y neumococo (PCV). ¡Además de otros excelentes recursos! ¡También tendremos divertidas actividades para toda la familia!

¡Esperamos verlos allí!

📅Sábado 7 de marzo de 11:00am a 3:00pm.

📍 501 W North Ave - Melrose Park, IL 60160