Wellness

So let’s get started on our healthiest year ever!

The MyHealth booklet contains detailed information about the MyHealth Connections wellness program and how it can help make lasting, positive changes in your life.

Each month we’ll launch a new theme that explores one or more of the five core elements of well-being.

Before you review the booklet,  check out what Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has to say about MyHealth Connections.

Click here to President Toni Preckwinkle’s video message

Here’s what you can look forward to during the coming months:

August

Back to School - Immunization Awareness

Immunizations for Babies and Young Children

Child Immunization Guide and Tracker 

July

Step to it

Walks That Energize You 

Walk Your Way to Fitness

It's Time To Step To It

June

High Blood Pressure Management & Stroke Prevention

Check Your Blood Pressure

Change Your Salty Ways

Blood Pressure and Stroke

May

Cook County Health Fairs - A Ticket to Your Well-Being

Calendar of Events

Screenings and Resources

April

Get Physical

• Jump-start your physical fitness routine and support the Chicagoland community at the same time.

Activity Tracker and Guide

Hate Exercise? 5 Tips That May Change Your Mind

Why is Walking the Most Popular Form of Exercise

March

Financial Well-being

To take your learning to the next level, click the link below and attend Get Fiscally Fit, a three-part on-demand webinar series that will provide the tools and information you can use to create a plan for financial well-being.

Attend the webinar series:  http://getfiscallyfit.myhealthconnections.net

February

Healthy Heart

• Learn your personal risk for heart disease and what steps you can take to reduce it.

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On Thursday, September 15, Cook County presented a live 30-minute webinar focused on the importance of choosing and visiting a Primary Care Physician (PCP).

Dr. Elif Oker, MD, from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, provided valuable information regarding how a PCP helps you maintain your health, create wellness goals and ensures you have the right preventative care.

The webinar content and handouts can be viewed by clicking the following link: http://www.myhealthconnections.net/.