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Cook County Launches Campaign to Promote Lead Removal Services
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has launched a new awareness campaign, “Lead-Safe Cook County,” to encourage eligible suburban Cook County residents and homeowners to apply for free lead removal services and free home repairs. Lead is a toxic metal that can be hard to see but is very harmful…. Read more
Flu Activity in Suburban Cook County Elevated to Very High
Flu activity in suburban Cook County has elevated from high to very high for the week ending Dec. 27, 2025 and continues to increase, according to Cook County Department of… Read more
Reset. Rebalance. Refresh. Dry January Starts with One Choice
January 1st marked the New Year and a new challenge: Dry January. This is the time to reset and renew after an indulgent holiday season. Dry January is a one-month… Read more
El Condado de Cook Lanza una Campaña para Promover los Servicios de Eliminación de Plomo
El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Cook (CCDPH) ha lanzado nueva campaña de concientización “Condado de Cook Libre de Plomo” para animar a los residentes suburbanos elegibles del… Read more
La Actividad de la Gripa en los Suburbios del Condado de Cook Aumentó a un Nivel muy Alto
La actividad de la gripa en los suburbios del Condado de Cook subió muy alto la semana del 27 de diciembre del 2025 y continúa aumentando de acuerdo a los… Read more
Reinicia, Reequilibra, Refréscate. Enero sin Alcohol Comienza con una Sola Decisión
Enero 1º marca un Año Nuevo y un nuevo reto: Enero Seco. Este es el momento para reiniciar y renovar después de una temporada navideña llena de excesos. Enero seco… Read more
New Year, New You Diet Tips from a Registered Dietician
Last year, nearly half of all U.S. adults went on a New Year diet and that trend is set to rise. However, many are left unsure how to properly diet… Read more
HFS to Increase Funding for Planned Parenthood to Protect Reproductive Healthcare Access Across Illinois
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is investing $4 million in Medicaid family planning programming. The funding will go towards critical services that many Illinoisans rely on,… Read more
Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs ‘Fair Recovery’ Executive Order
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order which prohibits the sale of City-administered medical debt owed by individuals to private entities and sets clear standards for transparent and stable debt… Read more
Cook County Public Health to Host Employee Wellness Webinar
Join Cook County Public Health (CDPH) to explore what burnout is, how it impacts employee wellness, and the ways organizations can address burnout while actively promoting a healthier and more… Read more
