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. Public health has the unique role of preventing communities from getting sick or injured by addressing health disparities, removing environmental hazards from homes, and providing services like cancer screenings, food inspections, and vaccinations. This year’s theme for National Public Health Week is “Ready. Set. Action!” Here is how Cook County Department of Public Health, which serves 2.3 million suburban Cook County residents, took action in 2025:
• Administered 2,600 vaccines, including flu, COVID-19 and required school vaccines. The department recently wrapped up its Saturday vaccination clinics, where it offered free COVID and flu vaccinations in Robbins, Blue Island, Ford Heights, Arlington Heights and North Riverside, Ill. during the fall and winter seasons.
• Conducted more than 4,000 hearing and vision screenings for children in day care and preschool programs.
• Distributed 19,000 doses of naloxone in collaboration with our community partners.
Photo Credit: Cook County Department of Public Health
