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Cook County Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

CHICAGO May 31, 2022– In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health (CCH) CEO Israel Rocha, Cook County Commissioner John P. Daley, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) COO Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck as well as representatives from community-based organizations (CBOs) and clients shared the impact of Cook County’s Building Healthy Communities (BHC) grants.

Cook County Urges Testing for Two Most Common STDs

Today, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) launched its Don’t Guess, Get a Test awareness campaign to encourage residents – especially ages 18-24 – to get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea, the two most common STDs.

Cook County Department of Public Health Awards $14.7 Million in Funding

County Department of Public Health Awards $14.7 Million in FundingGrants will support behavioral health and harm-reduction in suburban Cook County FOREST PARK, Ill – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today joined Cook County Commissioner Alma E. Anaya (7th...

New Cook County Portal Contains Health Data for Over 120 Suburbs

New Cook County Portal Contains Health Data for Over 120 SuburbsOne-stop tool can help suburban stakeholders identify and address health inequities  Forest Park, Ill. – Cook County Health Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Israel Rocha and Cook County Department of Public...

New national report shows 4 in 10 American adults have obesity

New national report shows 4 in 10 American adults have obesity Cook County Public Health shares data and efforts to address disparities and improve health  Forest Park, Ill.— Cook County Department of Public Health officials today shared local data and efforts to...

Updated January 5, 2024, 10:42 AM

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