Monday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
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:
2018
May
2018 Health Fair
Cook County Health Fairs will be held for employees in May at eight locations. This year's focus is "Empowering a Health Lifestyle". Click here for the schedule.
April
Cancer Awareness
Cancer Screening Recommendations
Six Ways to Improve Your Colon Health
March
Let's Take it From the Top: March is Brain Health Month
February
Healthy Heart: Improving Blood Circulation
Choose the Right Foods and Reduce Your Risk of Illness
January
Healthy Living Swaps
The Health Impact of Loneliness
2017
December
Healthy Eating Challenge II, Diabetes Care
November
Lung Health Month
Nicotine Withdrawal and Cravings
October
Breast Cancer Awareness
Three Step Early Detection Plan
Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk
September
Engaging Your Primary Care Physician
What is a Primary Care Physician
August
Back to School - Immunization Awareness
Immunizations for Babies and Young Children
Child Immunization Guide and Tracker
Vaccinations: not just for kids!
July
Step to it
June
High Blood Pressure Management & Stroke Prevention
May
Cook County Health Fairs - A Ticket to Your Well-Being
April
Get Physical
• Jump-start your physical fitness routine and support the Chicagoland community at the same time.
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/.