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First West Nile Virus Cases Reported in Suburban Cook County
Cook County Department of Public Health has reported the first four cases of West Nile virus in suburban Cook County this season. All four cases were identified in adults. CCDPH is encouraging residents to take precautions to prevent West Nile Virus…. Read more
HIV on the Decline in Chicago
Late last week, CDPH published the 2025 HIV Data Brief, showing that new HIV and AIDS diagnoses fell substantially in 2025. Based on the current provisional data, Chicago recorded 504 new HIV diagnoses and 236… Read more
CDC Launches New Overdose Prevention Data Channel
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the CDC Overdose Prevention Data Channel, a centralized resource that brings fatal and nonfatal overdose data, prevention strategies, and information about… Read more
Disminuye el VIH en Chicago
A fines de la semana pasada, CDPH publicó el Informe de Datos de VIH, mostrando que los nuevos diagnósticos de VIH y SIDA bajaron considerablemente en el 2025. Basado en… Read more
CDC Lanza Nuevo Canal de Datos Sobre la Prevención de Sobredosis
El Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) lanzó el Canal de Datos de Prevención de Sobredosis de CDC, recurso centralizado que proporciona datos de sobredosis fatales… Read more
Celebrate Wellness Month
August is designated as National Wellness Month, a yearly observance focused on prioritizing self-care, managing stress, and building healthy daily habits. Founded in 2018, this month encourages you to focus… Read more
Castro Offering No-Cost Flu Shots at Two Events in October
As flu season approaches, State Senator Cristina Castro is encouraging residents to protect themselves by getting their annual flu shot at two upcoming events in Elgin and Bartlett. “It is… Read more
Celebre el Mes del Bienestar
Agosto está designado como el Mes Nacional del Bienestar, observancia anual enfocada en hacer una prioridad el auto-cuidado, manejar el estrés y establecer hábitos saludables diarios. Fundado en el 2018,… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Names New Chairman of the Board
Saint Anthony Hospital has announced Dr. Peter W. McCauley Sr. as the new chairman of the board effective on August 28th. Dr. McCauley is an accomplished healthcare executive with over… Read more
Cook County Community Baby Shower at Harvey Park District
Cook County Department of Public Health is inviting expectant and new parents to a community baby shower on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Harvey… Read more
