President Preckwinkle Announces $12 Million Investment to Launch Building Healthy Communities Initiative
April 12, 2022
Funds available for local organizations to advance COVID-19 recovery and health equity Today, President Preckwinkle announced new investments to launch the Building Healthy Communities (BHC) initiative in partnership with Cook…
Cook County Health Announces New MRI at Provident Hospital
April 4, 2022
On April 1, Cook County leaders came together to announce the installation of a new MRI at Provident Hospital. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Cook County…
Cook County Health’s Stroger Hospital Ranked #1 Most Racially Inclusive Hospital in IL, #5 in US
March 22, 2022
Cook County Health’s John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital has been named the #1 most racially inclusive hospital in Illinois and #5 most inclusive hospital in the nation by the Lown…
Masks Continue to Be Required in Health Care Facilities
February 27, 2022
Cook County Health is reminding residents that face masks continue to be required in hospitals, health centers and other health care facilities, per the State of Illinois. This requirement remains…
Cook County Health Creating 3 Year Strategic Plan: Share Your Thoughts!
February 25, 2022
Cook County Health is creating our 2023-2026 strategic planning and we want to hear from you! The strategic plan will define and guide CCH’s goals for the next coming years…
Cook County Offers Tips to Keep Residents Safe Ahead of Winter Storm
February 1, 2022
Cook County is under a winter storm watch beginning at 8 p.m. tonight until 6 p.m. Thursday. Between six to 16 inches of snow is possible. The highest snowfall rates…
Cook County Health Awarded $2.6M for SUD Treatment Clinic
January 26, 2022
Cook County Opioid Overdoses for 2021 Set to Surpass 2020 Numbers Cook County Health Awarded $2.6 Million to Improve Access to Treatment for People Struggling with Opioids and Substance Use…
Community Vaccination Sites Re-Opening
January 14, 2022
With support from the State of Illinois and Cook County, Cook County Health will be re-opening three mass COVID-19 vaccination sites. “By re-opening these key vaccination sites across Cook County,…
Cook County Health Opening Eligibility for COVID-19 Boosters to Children Ages 12-15
January 6, 2022
Following CDC and FDA guidance, Cook County Health is opening eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine booster to children ages 12-15. The agencies also recommended that individuals who received the Pfizer…
Cook County and Religious Leaders Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations During the Holidays, Winter Months
December 3, 2021
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health medical experts and local religious leaders gathered on December 2 to discuss the importance of vaccinations during the winter and holiday…