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Vaccinations Still Encouraged, Despite Low Flu, COVID-19 and RSV Activity
In spite of low COVID-19, flu and RSV activity in suburban Cook County, Cook County Department of Public Health is still urging residents to get vaccinated. COVID-19, flu and RSV… Read more
Meridian Health Plan, Centene Foundation Award $2.2M Grant to Safer Foundation
By: Ashmar Mandou Safer Foundation, one of the nation’s largest nonprofits providing reentry assistance for over 50 years, received a $2.2 million grant from Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and… Read more
Meridian Health Plan y Centene Foundation Otorgan un Subsidio de $2.2 Millones a Safer Foundation
Por Ashmar Mandou Safer Foundation, una de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro más grandes del país que brinda asistencia para el reingreso durante más de 50 años, recibió una… Read more
New Report Highlights Disproportionate Health Risks Faced by Illinois’ Homeless Population
The latest homeless morbidity and mortality report from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) shows that persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) face significant health challenges and are much more likely… Read more
Heart Health Month Events with Park District
February is Heart Health Month, and CDPH is partnering with the Park District to offer free heart health screenings. Starting this week Chicagoans can get blood pressure checks, lifestyle risk assessments, and… Read more
Eventos del Mes de la Salud Cardíaca con el Distrito de Parques
Febrero es el Mes de la Salud del Corazón y CDPH se asocia con el Distrito de Parques para ofrecer pruebas gratis de salud del corazón. Empezando esta semana, los… Read more
Ford Pushes House Bill 2371 to Protect 340B Program, Defend Affordable Health Care in Illinois
State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, joined health care workers, advocates, and community leaders to highlight the urgent need for House Bill 2371, legislation he is championing to protect… Read more
Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease
Heart disease is a leading cause of death. You can’t change some risk factors for it, such as family history, sex assigned at birth or age. But you can take… Read more
El Rep. Ford Impulsa el Proyecto de Ley 2371 en la Cámara para Proteger el Programa 340B y Defender la Atención Médica Asequible en Illinois
El Rep. Estatal La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, se unió a trabajadores, simpatizantes y líderes comunitarios del cuidado de salud para subrayar la urgente necesidad de que sea aprobada la… Read more
Estrategias para Prevenir un Ataque Cardíaco
Un ataque cardíaco es causa primordial de muerte. Usted puede cambiar algunos factores de riesgo, como la historia familiar, sexo asignado al nacer o la edad. Pero puede dar muchos… Read more
