Cook County Department of Public Health

10/30/2025

Fluoride in drinking water and toothpaste helps protect teeth before problems start. It strengthens enamel, reverses early signs of decay, and makes cavities less likely. Fluoride levels in Illinois water are safe and closely monitored. Learn how fluoride keeps your teeth healthy: https://ow.ly/Wh4P50XkBNc

10/30/2025

Trick-or-treat safely this Halloween! Stick to well-lit areas, make sure kids can be seen by drivers, and check all candy and treats before eating.

10/29/2025

Getting vaccinated saves lives. Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton got his flu and COVID-19 shots at the Arlington Heights Health Center last Saturday to encourage others to stay protected. Nearly 200 people got vaccinated at the clinic.

Join us for free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at our Saturday vaccination clinics. Learn more: https://ow.ly/nYmV50Xk08G

Pictured in group photo from left to right: Rose Veliz, Commissioner Scott Britton, Candace Nicks, Shelise Roberts

10/29/2025

Black women in Illinois and Cook County are more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related conditions, like blood pressure disorders, heart disease, and infections. Yet, the majority of these maternal deaths are preventable. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it's important to have the right support and resources. Learn more at EveryMotherEveryChild.org

10/28/2025

Even if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, you can still enjoy Halloween treats safely. Checking your blood sugar regularly helps you stay on track and avoid complications during all the candy fun.

Typical blood sugar targets:
✔️ Before a meal or snack: 80–130 mg/dL
✔️ 2 hours after eating: Less than 180 mg/dL

Learn more: https://ow.ly/i6ev50XjmAi

10/28/2025

Get vaccinated this weekend - on us! 💉This Saturday, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the North Riverside 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, Nov 1
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 North Riverside Health Center

See the full schedule here: https://ow.ly/YlwE50Xj0X1

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.

10/27/2025

Mpox can spread through close, personal contact, including s*x. Being vaccinated, having open conversations with your partner, knowing the symptoms, and pausing s*xual activity if symptoms are present are all important ways to protect yourself and others.

Learn more about mpox and how to stay safe: https://ow.ly/KLyt50XiBWW

10/27/2025

Most lead poisonings in children result from children eating paint chips or through breathing lead dust. But did you know there are many other common places in the home where lead can be found? 🏠💡In this video, Cheryl Walls, Sanitarian at CCDPH, highlights where lead might be hiding.

If you think you or your child may have been exposed to lead, contact a health care provider.

Learn more: https://cookcountypublichealth.org/environmental-health/lead-poisoning/

10/24/2025

📢 Happening tomorrow! CCDPH is providing residents with 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.

📅 Saturday, October 25
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Arlington Heights Health Center
3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 300, Arlington Heights

See the full schedule here:https://ow.ly/2Lw350XhCet

10/23/2025

Our first flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Robbins, IL was a success! ✔️ We had a great turnout, and we are thankful to everyone who came out to protect themselves and their communities.

We’ll continue hosting free vaccination clinics across suburban Cook County through March. Find upcoming dates and locations here: https://ow.ly/TZAu50Xh7uA

10/23/2025

If you are a Cook County homeowner who has experienced substantial property tax increases in recent years, you may qualify for $1,000 in one-time assistance.

Apply now through October 31, 2025 – funding is limited. https://lnkd.in/gJHcf3kc

Eligibility requirements include:
🏠 You must own and occupy the property as your primary residence.
💵 Your total household income must be at or below 100% of the Cook County Area Median Income (AMI).
📈 Your property tax bill must have increased by at least 50% in any of the 2021, 2022 or 2023 tax years.

10/22/2025

Are you or a loved one a survivor of gun violence? Does your organization support the survivor community? Join the Cook County Justice Advisory Council for listening sessions that will inform an upcoming funding opportunity under the Cook County Wraparound Services for Survivors of Gun Violence initiative. Listening sessions are focused on South and West suburban communities and are being presented in partnership Cook County Commissioners, Dr. Kisha McCaskill, Donna Miller and Frank Aguilar.

Register to attend: https://ow.ly/aj4B50XgzYQ