Health

To date, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials report 23 human cases, 284 mosquito pools and six birds with West Nile virus (WNV) throughout suburban Cook County.

Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials remind residents that everyone six months of age and older should get a flu vaccine.

It's Open Enrollment time again. Time to meet with health professionals, take health screenings, receive wellness materials and learn more about your benefits. The schedule of events for Cook County employees is below.

Originally published Friday, October 12, on the Cook County Health and Hospitals System website:

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) Chief Executive Officer Dr.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today a compromise to the proposed firearm and ammunition tax and a $2 million dedicated to violence prevention, intervention and reduction programs that combat gun violence.

The Illinois Partners for Clean Air and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency have extended the previously issued Air Pollution Action Day Alerts to Friday, August 24th.

Today, health officials and organizers from around the State of Illinois are partnering up to raise awareness about the importance of protecting children against deadly diseases by getting vaccinated.

“I applaud today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act.

Today’s City Council vote in favor of marijuana ticketing is a promising step in the right direction.