Cook County Department of Public Health

The holidays can be tough. It's OK to not to be OK. Take care of YOU this season. Your mental health matters. Remember someone is here to hear you. Call 833-NAMI-CHI (626-4244) or visit https://ow.ly/TXev50UtEVg. #HeretoHearYou #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone

Protect yourself and your loved ones against COVID-19 and the flu this season. Get a free COVID-19 and flu shot Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the North Riverside Health Center, 1800 South Harlem Ave., Suite A, North Riverside, IL 60546. Learn more about our Saturday vaccination clinics with Cook County Health: https://ow.ly/v9M350Utqyx.

Last week we welcomed our steering committee as we kicked off our first WePlan 2030 planning meeting. Thank you to our committed partners, who represent diverse experiences and expertise, as we work towards developing our Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan. A big shout out to Deloris Walker, our CCDPH Regional Health Officer and public health hero heading up this important plan. AgeOptions, Cook County Government , Sisters Working It Out - SWIO , @ProvisoPartners PASO - West Suburban Action Project, Cook County Health, EverThrive Illinois, Park Forest Recreation Community Health, South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association

More than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Here are tips for staying firesafe while decking the halls this holiday season: https://ow.ly/oNrL50UsHaY.

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is creating a traffic safety plan to reduce injuries in communities most impacted by road accidents. This is your chance to shape the future of travel in Cook County.🚶♀️🚴♂️ 🚗 Take the survey: https://ow.ly/4Gng50UsbYY. 💥 Why participate? ✅ Make your voice heard on road safety. ✅ Help build equitable solutions for Cook County. ✅ Enter a gift card raffle by completing our quick survey! #EquityInAction #SafeTravelForAll #CookCountyTransportation

A flu shot can reduce your risk of getting hospitalized or dying from the flu. Protect your health by getting a free flu and COVID-19 shot tomorrow Dec. 14, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Cottage Grove Health Center, 1645 South Cottage Grove Ave., Ford Heights, IL. Learn more: https://ow.ly/gvzA50UqRyC. #GetYourFluShot #StayHealthy

An arctic blast arrives today. Expect snow showers, strong winds and falling temps/wind chills tonight with widespread below-zero values. Practice cold weather safety tonight and tomorrow morning. Find warming centers here: https://ow.ly/YbmO50UpqIU

It’s time to bust another myth: “You don’t need a flu shot every year.”  Let’s set the record straight: You DO need a flu shot every year. Here’s why: The flu virus changes constantly. Each year the vaccine is updated to target those strains expected to circulate that season. Think of it like updating software on your phone. Last year’s version just won’t cut it anymore! Visit your healthcare provider or join us at our Saturday vaccination clinics with Cook County Health for a free flu and COVID-19 shot. Meet us this Saturday, Dec. 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cottage Grove Health Center, 8am-4pm. Learn more: https://ow.ly/6RPi50UoJ8z. #VaccineMyths #VaccinesWork

All kinds of myths are floating out here about vaccines; so, let's set the record straight. The flu shot will NOT give you the flu, but you might have flu-like symptoms for a few days. Protect yourself from getting severely sick this season. Get a free flu and COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blue Island Health Center, 12757 S. Western Ave, Blue Island, IL. Learn more about our joint Saturday vaccination clinics with Cook County Health: https://ow.ly/aUp850UmqFm. #VaccinesWork #VaccineMyths

Cover up today and check on those who are at high risk for hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature), like older adults without enough food, clothing or heating, those who are homeless and babies sleeping in cold rooms. Access warming centers throughout Cook County here: https://ow.ly/VLGu50UmoIJ.