Cook County Department of Public Health

03/06/2026

Tomorrow, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Robbins Health Center. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Robbins Health Center - 13450 S. Kedzie Ave, Robbins, IL

See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

03/05/2026

Este sábado tendremos nuestra feria de salud en colaboración con PASO - West Suburban Action Project, Access to Care, y EverThrive Illinois. Este evento está abierto a la comunidad y no es necesario registrarse.

Tendremos las siguientes vacunas disponibles de forma gratuita: sarampión, COVID-19, gripe, meningitis, DTaP/Tdap, polio, triple vírica (MMR), varicela, hepatitis B, meningococo (MCV4), Hib y neumococo (PCV). ¡Además de otros excelentes recursos! ¡También tendremos divertidas actividades para toda la familia!

¡Esperamos verlos allí!

📅Sábado 7 de marzo de 11:00am a 3:00pm.

📍 501 W North Ave - Melrose Park, IL 60160

03/05/2026

Join us this Saturday in Melrose Park for a Community Health Fair! Don't miss out on family-friendly fun and wellness resources.

CCDPH will be administrating the following vaccines to adults and children at no-cost: Measles, COVID-19, Flu, Meningitis, DTaP/Tdap, Polio, MMR, Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis B, Meningococcal (MCV4), Hib & Pneumococcal (PCV)

This event is in collaboration with PASO - West Suburban Action Project, Access to Care, and EverThrive Illinois. It is open to the community and no registration is required.

📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 501 W North Ave, 3rd Floor - Melrose Park, IL 60160

03/04/2026

Wellness Tip: Stay hydrated and take your prenatal vitamins daily. Small steps = big impact!

Prenatal vitamins like folic acid and iron, amongst others, are crucial to ensuring a healthy pregnancy.

Check out our list of prenatal vitamins recommended before and during pregnancy to support maternal and child health here: https://ow.ly/zGoc50YpeNA

03/04/2026

Measles was once eliminated in the U.S. Now, after a year of outbreaks, including in Illinois, the country is at risk of losing its measles elimination status. Cook County Department of Public Health COO Dr. Kiran Joshi shares information about measles vaccination in suburban Cook County with Chicago Health:

U.S. at risk of losing elimination status after year of outbreaks, including in Illinois.

03/03/2026

💉This Saturday, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Robbins Health Center. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Robbins Health Center - 13450 S. Kedzie Ave, Robbins, IL

See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

Get your flu and COVID-19 shots for free at our vaccination clinics, which are open on rotating Saturdays, starting Oct. 18-March 28 at five suburban Cook County locations.

03/03/2026

For the week ending February 21, flu and COVID-19 activity remained low, while RSV activity levels remained moderate in suburban Cook County.

Stay healthy by washing your hands often, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying up to date on your COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccinations. 💪

Find free flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics near you: bit.ly/saturdayclinics.

View current data and weekly updates at ccdphcd.shinyapps.io/respiratory.

02/27/2026

We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a physician, mother, and advocate for Black maternal health. Dr. Green Smith dedicated her career to raising awareness about the disproportionate risks Black women face during pregnancy and childbirth. Her story is a painful reminder that maternal health disparities are real and preventable. Honoring her legacy means listening to Black women and strengthening systems of care to protect families before harm occurs.

Learn about our Healthy Beginnings maternal and child health program: CookCountyHealthyBeginnings.org

02/27/2026

Tomorrow, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Arlington Heights Health Center. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

📅 Saturday, February 28
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Arlington Heights Health Center - 3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Suite 300, Arlington Heights, IL

See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

02/27/2026

Shingles is a painful condition that becomes more common as we get older. Everyone age 50 and older should receive two doses of the shingles vaccine to help prevent shingles and its long-term effects.

If you’ve had chickenpox, you are at risk for developing shingles later in life. Shingles can sometimes lead to serious complications like long-term nerve pain and vision loss. The best way to reduce your risk is to get vaccinated. Talk to your health care provider about whether the shingles vaccine is right for you.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/wghU50YmJ6v

02/26/2026

The CCDPH Nursing Unit participated in the Cuddles and Care Community Baby Shower earlier this month at the Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library. Staff served as both vendors and presenters, highlighting the newly launched Healthy Beginnings Maternal and Child Health Program and Every Mother Every Child resources.

The event brought together new and expectant families for connection, support, and access to helpful resources in a welcoming community setting. The Nursing Unit also provided diaper bags to attendees and shared information about maternal and child health services available in suburban Cook County.

Learn more about our Healthy Beginnings program here: CookCountyHealthyBeginnings.org

Pictured:
Diamond Ross, Maternal and Child Health Coordinator
Linda Magee, Public Health Nurse

02/25/2026

We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Agnes D. Lattimer, pediatrician, public health leader, and the first African American woman to lead a major U.S. hospital.

She became a national voice in lead poisoning prevention and advocated for stronger housing protections to keep children safe from lead paint hazards. Dr. Lattimer understood that public health means preventing harm before it happens.

Today, our Lead-Safe Cook County program continues that work by reducing lead exposure and protecting children where they live, learn, and grow. Learn more: LeadSafeCookCounty.com