Cook County Health cares for more than 500,000 people each year with dignity and respect, regardless of their ability to pay.
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Route 66 turns 100 — marking a century of one of America’s most iconic roadways. 🚗 🏁 Check out this marker outside @CookCtyHealth Stroger Hospital in the IMD. As the official starting point, Chicago stands at the heart of this legacy. 🎂 #Route66 #Route66Centennial
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Lead can hide in paint and dust. See if your Cook County home qualifies for free lead-removal help: LeadSafeCookCounty.com
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Teen dating violence is more common than many realize — most teens don’t tell a parent or trusted adult, and many parents aren’t aware it could be happening. This February, join us in raising awareness for Teen Dating Violence Action Month.
#sarahs_inn #togetherstrong
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Heat, friction, certain lubricants, and reusing condoms can all increase the risk of breakage or irritation. Using condoms correctly helps reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
Find free STI testing near you: ow.ly/OwQ550Y9TaR
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NAMI Chicago joined @CookCtyHealth leaders and physicians today to discuss valuable ways to support overall health during the holidays❄️!
Watch here: youtube.com/live/BBJ_eBOQd0A If you need support, you can 📞 call, 📱 text “HELPLINE” to 833-626-4244, or chat 🔗online.
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Get vaccinated this weekend - on us! 💉This Saturday, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Arlington Heights Health Center. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed.
See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics
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There is no conclusive evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy causes autism in children. Read CCDPH's statement below.
#Acetaminophen #Pregnancy #Tylenol #Autism
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Heart disease takes a heavy toll on Black men. Risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes & obesity can be managed. This Men’s Health Month, prioritize your health & talk to a health care provider about protecting your heart. Find a medical provider: ow.ly/1cUJ50Wh5vj
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. @CookCtyHealth offers accessible mental healthcare throughout the county; visit cookcountyhealth.org to learn more.
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This April Fool's Day, our message is: Don't be fooled by Big Tobacco. Know the harms of flavored vapes, cigars/cigarillos, and other tobacco products. Learn about the new run of our "Unfriend Tobacco" campaign: ow.ly/Vi7u50VswtH.
#UnfriendTobacco #TakeDownTobacco
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📢 ATTN: Cook County!
@CookCtyHealth has expanded their Saturday vaccination clinics. Find more info on locations, dates, and times: cookcountypublichealth.org/c…
We're offering free vaccinations on Saturdays, through Feb. 25 at clinics in various Cook County suburbs. Our Blue Island Health Center located at 12757 South Western Ave., Blue Island, IL is hosting one this Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ow.ly/MNwK50TLXOE
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It’s important to stay active throughout the year to maintain a healthy lifestyle. On days when the weather doesn’t cooperate, why not consider an indoor walk with our friends from @WalkAtHome? Carve out 30 minutes to “walk, walk, walk” with this video: youtube.com/watch?v=og4i9Ryg…
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On a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, Matt Richards, Dr. Tom Nutter, & Chief David Jones discuss all things public health policy in Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois around behavioral health.
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Did you know that #testicularcancer is commonly found in men ages 20 to 34? Even if diagnosed at an advanced stage, this rare cancer can be cured.
This Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, talk to your doctor about your risk level. Visit @NIH for more: cancer.gov/types/testicular.
ALT A man speaks with his doctor. Text reads, Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. The visual contains a purple ribbon to represent testicular cancer awareness.
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Yesterday, the @USNavy Surgeon General Rear Adm. Darin K. Via and Force Master Chief PatrickPaul Mangaran met with @CookCtyHealth Dr. Frederic Starr, along with our embedded Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical Team to further Navy Medicine civilian partnerships.
@DoD_DHA
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The holidays should be a time of joy and relaxation. By implementing these restful, stress-busting tips, you can create a more enjoyable and meaningful season for yourself and your loved ones. #RestfulNotStressful
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Fall and winter virus season is here, and #RSV is a common cause of severe respiratory illness in adults 60 years old and over. #Vaccines are available to protect you from severe RSV disease.
Ask your doctor about RSV vaccination: bit.ly/3QfQXeA
#VaccinesWork
ALT A group of older adults are pictured smiling and embracing one another. They are outside with trees behind them. The text overlay reads, “Vaccines are available to protect adults 60 years old and over from severe RSV disease”
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Illinois is mailing annual Medicaid renewal notices. Watch your mail and complete your renewal right away. Check your due date and confirm your eligibility right away. Click Manage My Case at abe.illinois.gov or call 1-800-843-6154.
