Press Releases
Cook County/Chicago Joint Opioid Report Shows Third-Year Decline in Opioid Overdose Deaths
Chicago and suburban Cook County have experienced a third consecutive year of declines in opioid overdose deaths, according to a new report released by Cook County Department of Public Health, Chicago Department of Public Health and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. Opioid-involved overdose deaths in Cook County declined by 42% in 2024 compared to 2022. Of all U.S. counties, Cook County has seen the largest reduction in overdose deaths since the national peak of the crisis in 2023.
New Cook County Department of Public Health Report Highlights Restorative Disciplinary Practices as a Path to Healthier, More Supportive School Environments
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today released a new report highlighting the connection between exclusionary school discipline, racial inequities, and youth mental health outcomes in suburban Cook County. The report includes recommended evidence-based restorative practices for schools, policy makers and partners to consider in order to reduce harmful disciplinary disparities and improve student well-being.
CCDPH and Active Transportation Alliance Announce Technical Assistance for Walking/Biking Improvements
The Active Transportation Alliance (ATA) and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) announced a new opportunity for suburban Cook County communities to receive free technical assistance in preparing applications for state-funded walking and biking improvements.
Cook County Public Health Celebrates 2026 National Public Health Week
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) joins public health agencies across the nation in recognizing National Public Health Week (April 6-12) to raise awareness about public health.
Cook County Public Health Warns of Possible Measles Exposure
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) issued a notification this morning of possible measles exposures associated with an individual who visited multiple locations while contagious.
21st Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit Returns March 11-13
As Illinois families brace for sweeping new federal SNAP work requirements that took effect Feb. 1, the 21st Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit will convene the city’s leading advocates, policymakers, and public health leaders for collaboration to protect food access in a rapidly shifting federal landscape. Hosted by the Chicago Food Policy Action Council, the summit opens today March 11 and 12 with virtual sessions.
On the Eve of Maternal Health Awareness Day, Cook County Launches “Healthy Beginnings” to Support Families Before, During, and After Pregnancy
CCDPH launched the Healthy Beginnings maternal and child health program on the eve of National Maternal Health Awareness Day. The Healthy Beginnings program will deliver home-based nursing care, case management, and wraparound services and support to pregnant individuals and their infants across suburban Cook County to reduce preventable maternal and infant illnesses and deaths.
Local Farms and Food Businesses Receive Nearly $700,000 in Grants to Help Make Metro Chicago Food System More Equitable
CHICAGO – The Chicago Food Policy Action Council and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) are delighted to announce the awardees of the third annual Metro Chicago Good Food Purchasing Initiative (GFPI) Community Fund. The finalists have been awarded nearly $700,000 in grant funding to advance equity in the local food system by funding underserved farmers and food businesses within 250 miles of Chicago to increase healthy food access while also building local economies and promoting sustainable, humane, and fair labor practices.
Cook County Department of Public Health Launches Annual Health Survey to Assess and Improve Community Health
Cook County Department of Public Health today began distributing its annual Suburban Cook County Health survey to better understand the health status, needs and challenges facing local communities.
Cook County Department of Public Health Encourages Residents to Test Their Homes During Radon Action Month
CCDPH is recognizing Radon Action Month by urging residents, no matter where they live, to test their homes for radon, a radioactive, colorless, and odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. Free test kits are available for suburban Cook County residents.
Updated December 2, 2024, 10:19 AM