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Today, Crain’s Chicago Business released their 2026 Women of Influence, including CDPH’s very own, Dr. Olusimbo Ige: https://chi.gov/4coYdQR

“Meet the leaders shaping our neighborhoods, markets and daily life… these 10 women are setting Chicago's agenda.”

#PublicHealth #Chicago
The image features a collage of diverse individuals promoted in Crain's Chicago Business for the 2026 Women of Influence. At the bottom, there is a highlighted individual with the name Olusimbo Ige, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health, with a quote about the United States and dreaming the impossible.
February 11, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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They’re looking forward to being officially introduced to you in the fall!

For now, find classes with current cohort for the just-launched winter/spring 2026 session: www.eventbrite.com/o/healing-ar...

#HealingArts #ArtsAndHealth
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The Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events and the Chicago Department of Public Health jointly partner to produce Healing Arts Chicago, a City program offering free arts services to support m...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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CDPH + DCASE announce the 2nd cohort of Healing Arts Chicago! This group of artists are currently enrolled at Malcolm X College to receive their community health worker certification and, upon completion, will be placed at Health Hubs around the city to become practitioners-in-residence.
A group of eleven people smiling and posing in a room with a high ceiling. One person in the front is wearing bright pink shoes and a matching jacket. Others are dressed in various casual outfits. The room has large windows with natural light coming in. This image features a collage of nine grayscale portraits of individuals from the "Healing Arts Cohort 2." Each individual is in a different setting, including a music studio, an art space, and an outdoor area. In the center, large text reads "Healing Arts Cohort 2."
February 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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CDPH invites the public to attend a virtual webinar on the new report, which will be held on February 10 from 1:00–2:00 p.m. This event is open to everyone. Join the conversation!

To learn more about the report, visit bit.ly/ChicagoDisab...

To register for the webinar, visit bit.ly/AdultsWithDi...
Map of Chicago showing the prevalence of disability among adults by neighborhood. Areas with higher percentages are highlighted in darker blue, mostly on the West and South Sides. Text indicates that in some communities, over 40% of adults report having a disability. Logos for the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and the Chicago Department of Public Health are displayed at the top. Bar chart titled "Disability by Identity" from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and Chicago Department of Public Health. It shows disability prevalence among Chicagoans: 32% Black, non-Latino; 27% Latino; 20% Asian or Pacific Islander, non-Latino; 19% White, non-Latino. Source: Chicago Department of Public Health, 2024 dataset. Bar chart titled "Disability by Identity" with logos for MOPD and CDPH. The chart shows the percentage of adults with a disability by identity: 31% for LGBTQ+ and 24% for cisgender-heterosexual. The data source is the Chicago Department of Public Health, 2024.
February 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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CDPH, in collaboration with MOPD, is proud to present a new report: "Neighborhood Conditions for Adults with Disabilities in Chicago." This report highlights lived experiences of people with disabilities and the neighborhood conditions that impact them, aiming to foster more inclusive environments.
The image is a promotional graphic for a new report titled "Disability in Chicago: The Data Behind Our Communities," based on the 2024 Healthy Chicago Survey by MOPD and CDPH. It features a cityscape of Chicago, a person using a wheelchair on a path, and a person walking a dog in a residential area. The logos of MOPD and CDPH are included. A person sits at a table in a library. The image includes logos for the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and the Chicago Department of Public Health. Text reads: "1 in 4 Chicago adults has a disability. That's over 500,000 people across the city." Bar chart titled "The most common types of disability in Chicago are:" with logos for MOPD and CDPH. It shows percentages of adults with disabilities: Cognitive (12%), Mobility (11%), Independent Living (8%), Vision (5%), Hearing (4%), and Self-Care (3%). Data source is Chicago Department of Public Health, 2024. An infographic titled "Age Differences Matter" displaying data from the MOPD (Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities) and CDPH (Chicago Department of Public Health). On the left, a chart shows "Cognitive Disability" with 69% aged 18-44 and 31% aged 45-65+. "Mobility Disability" shows 78% aged 18-44 and 22% aged 45-65+. On the right, bullet points state: "Over 2 in 3 adults with cognitive disabilities are under age 45," "78% of adults with mobility disabilities are over age 45," and "Disability affects Chicagoans across the lifespan." Data source: Chicago Department of Public Health, "Healthy Chicago Survey 2024 Dataset."
February 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Chicagoans can breathe easier thanks to 277 new air monitors across the city through a @cdph.bsky.social and UIC SPH partnership. Explore the Open Air Chicago data and map to learn more about the air quality in your neighborhood. bit.ly/4kDi0OR

#airquality #publichealth #UIC #Chicago
February 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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February is American Heart Month and our friends at Chicago Park District are offering free heart health screenings.

Register: https://chi.gov/4tfu1xC

They are also offering free access to 70 fitness centers from February 1-15. Find more information at https://chi.gov/4tjhR6K
The image is a poster for "Heart Health Month" by the Chicago Park District. It features a large, anthropomorphic heart with eyes and arms. Information about free heart health screenings is provided: Feb. 10 at Austin Town Hall, Feb. 21 at Garfield Park, Feb. 26 at Warren Park, and Feb. 27 at Ogden Park. The poster emphasizes the importance of heart health and includes logos for the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District, and related entities. Social media icons are at the bottom.
February 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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NEWS RELEASE: Last week, CDPH and the UIC School of Public Health publicly released data from Open Air Chicago. Now, access to that data is available through the Clarity Open Map, as well as the Chicago Open Data Portal.

Learn more at https://chi.gov/3ZLLIr4

#PublicHealth
Map of the Chicago area displaying air quality index (AQI) data with numerous yellow dots indicating locations. The top left corner features the logos of CDPH and University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health. A color-coded bar shows the AQI scale from good to hazardous. A security camera is mounted on a pole with a solar panel attachment. In the background, there is a high-rise building with a modern, geometric design and reflective windows. The sky is clear and blue.
February 4, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Healing Arts Chicago is starting a new session on Feb 9! The program offers a wide range of free arts services such as yoga, sound meditation, writing, and mural building.

Sign up for free classes near you: https://chi.gov/4kh69pt

#HealingArtsChicago #MentalHealth #Chicago
Healing Arts Chicago schedule. - Greater Grand: Events on Tues and Thurs for sound healing. - Greater Lawn: Event on Wed for community building. - Lawndale: Writing event on Mon with virtual option on Wed. - North River: Jewelry crafting on Fri and yoga on Mon and Sat. - Pilsen: Estriate movement session on Sat. - Roseland: Mindful arts workshop on Wed. Includes a note about checking HAC's schedule for updates. Weekly Healing Arts classes schedule: - 2/9: "Breathe, Create, and Flow" from 4-6 PM at Roseland Clinic. - 2/10: "Community Based Mural" from 2-7 PM at Greater Lawn Clinic. - 2/10: "Breathe, Create, and Flow" from 4-6 PM at Roseland Clinic. - 2/11: "Stretch, Strengthen, Move!" from 3-4 PM at Pilsen Clinic. - 2/11: "Root and Rise: Breathe, Yoga and Scripting" from 5:30-7 PM at North River Clinic. - Logo: Healing Arts Chicago. Schedule of Healing Arts Classes from Healing Arts Chicago. - 2/11, 3-4 PM: Writing Towards Relief at Lawndale Clinic. - 2/11, 6-7:30 PM: Writing Towards Relief (Virtual) online. - 2/12, 11 AM-12 PM, 1-2 PM: Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound at Greater Grand Clinic. - 2/13, 3-4 PM: Writing Towards Relief at Lawndale Clinic.
February 3, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Thank you to the ChicagoMRC volunteers who supported our CDPH Vaccination COVID/Flu Vaccination clinics through the Respiratory Season! Your engagement is truly appreciated.

Want to volunteer with the ChicagoMRC? Sign up via IllinoisHelps today: https://chi.gov/4bwcNph

#Volunteer
Two individuals smiling in an office, one in a blue uniform and the other in a checkered sweater, with a cityscape visible through the window behind them. QR code with 'IllinoisHelps' text below in a red and white design.
January 26, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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All CDPH mental & sexual health clinics will be closed on Friday, January 23 due to extremely cold weather. WIC and immunization clinics will remain open.

Locate warming locations around the city at https://chi.gov/48eZxn4

Stay safe and warm!
Alt Text: "Important notice from Chicago Department of Public Health stating that all mental and sexual health clinics are closed on January 23 due to extreme cold weather. Rescheduling details provided. Emergency contact 9-1-1 is mentioned for assistance. Chicago Department of Public Health logo at the bottom."
January 22, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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Temperatures are expected to be very cold tomorrow (Friday) + on the weekend. Make plans to protect yourself from the cold (https://chi.gov/48roSu6).

Find a warming center near you (https://chi.gov/48eZxn4). If you're in need of non-emergency health or social support, call 3-1-1.
"Extreme Cold Weather Safety Tips" text displayed on a blue background with snowflake designs. Poster by CDPH advising to avoid unnecessary trips outside, supervise children during play, wear layered loose clothing, and keep hands warm. Decorated with snowflake icons. Informational poster from CDPH advising on cold weather safety. Tips include avoiding alcohol to prevent body heat loss, checking on elderly, disabled, or solitary neighbors, and using 311 for a well-being check. The background is blue with decorative snowflake graphics. Informational poster by CDPH about hypothermia, describing it as a life-threatening condition that occurs when body temperature drops below 95°F. It highlights the urgent need for action and lists possible symptoms like confusion, difficulty speaking, drowsiness, and loss of consciousness, all set on a blue background with snowflake decorations.
January 22, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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What's Chicago's status during the current respiratory illness season? Find out when you listen to (https://chi.gov/4o79Myw) or watch (https://chi.gov/3ZuO7pP) a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast.

Locate vaccination locations: https://chi.gov/4noLali

#Chicago #Podcast #Flu #RSV #COVID
Two people smiling in front of an American flag and a flag with Chicago's city emblem, promoting Episode 118 of the Healthy Chicago Podcast focused on respiratory illness season in Chicago.
January 22, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Nearly all cervical cancer is caused by HPV, the human papillomavirus. Get the HPV vaccine to help prevent cervical cancer!

Early detection saves lives. Ask your health care provider about vaccines + screening.

#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
Promotional image for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month featuring a teal ribbon on a multicolored speckled background. Logo of CDPH at the bottom.
January 22, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Stay warm and stay safe this weekend, Chicago friends!

When it's extremely cold, your #Naloxone can freeze, but once thawed, it can be used to reverse an #opioid overdose.

Find free Naloxone near you at all Chicago public library locations and other sites around the city: bit.ly/FindNarcan
Informational poster by Chicago Department of Public Health stating that Naloxone nasal spray freezes below 5 degrees Fahrenheit and will not work if frozen. Includes a link to find local Naloxone distribution points in Chicago. CDPH emergency guidance poster advising to always call 911 in overdose situations, with information on using Naloxone immediately even if frozen, thawing details, and a link to find Naloxone in Chicago.
January 16, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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During Dry January and beyond, if you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol use, the Illinois helpline can help.

Visit HelplineIL.org, call (833) 234-6343 or text “HELP” to 833234. Medication-assisted Recovery (MAR) can curb alcohol cravings + reduce consumption effectively.

#DryJanuary
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January 13, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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In Chicago, emergency department visits and hospitalizations from flu are at or near their highest levels since 2022. CDPH recommends getting your flu vaccination at no cost through our standing Immunization Clinics (https://chi.gov/491HQb0).

#Flu #Influenza
An infographic stating that flu activity is high in Chicago, with health guidance from CDPH: offering free vaccinations, advising to cover coughs and sneezes, wash hands regularly, and wear a mask in public when ill.
January 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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The US Department of Health and Human Services announced it will recommend fewer vaccinations for American children.

These changes have no bearing on local vaccine recommendations – CDPH continues to endorse the State of Illinois’s recommendations on childhood vax schedule: https://chi.gov/4soTFiZ
Informational poster on new CDCPH (Chicago Department of Public Health) recommendations from HHS (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) for the United States childhood vaccination schedule. The poster is red with white and blue text, outlining support from various health departments and organizations for these evidence-based immunization changes. Promotional poster from CDPH featuring a quote by CDPH Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo Ige, advocating for the childhood vaccination schedule based on new recommendations that emphasize the health benefits and protection vaccines provide for children. The poster is red with white and blue text.
January 7, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Chicagoans: You may have heard that flu activity is very high.

Chicago residents can receive vaccinations at no cost through the CDPH’s standing Immunization Clinics (https://chi.gov/491HQb0). It’s not too late to get vaccinated!

#Flu #Influenza
Graphic indicating high flu activity in Chicago. Includes Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidance on free vaccinations, covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands, taking steps for clean air, and wearing masks in public, especially if ill or recovering.
January 2, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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The holidays can be tough, especially if you’re struggling with loneliness, isolation, #SubstanceUse or #MentalHealth issues. Know that you’re not alone and help is here. Call 312.747.1020 or visit MentalHealth.Chicago.gov.
Promotional image providing mental health resources during the holidays. Includes contact information for multiple support services like Mental Health Chicago, NAMI Chicago, and Recovery Anonymous. Features festive background with decorative elements like stars and a top hat.
December 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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CDPH is offering Mpox – as well as COVID-19 + flu – vaccinations at our three clinic locations.

Go to https://chi.gov/3WkEgl4 for more info on how to schedule an appointment.

#Mpox #Chicago #Vaccinations
Promotional flyer from Chicago Department of Public Health about Mopox vaccinations, detailing symptoms and prevention tips. Includes three specific clinic locations with opening hours and mentions additional services accessible via a QR code. Bright red and blue design with multiple icons.
December 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Chicago Medical Reserve Corps is a program of dedicated volunteers who support preparedness, response, and recovery activities during public health emergencies & community events.

Sign up to volunteer at https://chi.gov/4s1kl9r. In the Organization section, select "Chicago Medical Reserve Corps."
Promotional graphic urging to join the Medical Reserve Corps to help protect Chicago. Features an illustration of the city's skyline and includes the URL for Illinois Helps website. Logos of Chicago Department of Public Health and Medical Reserve Corps displayed at the bottom.
December 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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The holidays can be tough, especially if you’re struggling with loneliness, isolation, #SubstanceUse or #MentalHealth issues. Know that you’re not alone and help is here. Call 312.747.1020 or visit MentalHealth.Chicago.gov.
Graphic by Chicago Department of Public Health titled "It's Okay to Not Be Okay During the Holidays." Features a drawing of a snowman, and lists various resources for mental health support including contact information for helplines and websites.
December 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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CDPH supports the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee + IDPH’s (@idph.bsky.social) continued recommendation for universal newborn Hepatitis B vaccination to keep all children healthy & safe from Hepatitis B.

For more information on CDPH’s vaccination guidelines, go to:
https://chi.gov/3KiyJcj
Official poster from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Chicago Department of Public Health endorsing universal newborn vaccination for Hepatitis B to keep all children healthy and safe. The poster is in red and blue colors with the CDPH logo at the bottom. Infographic by CDPH summarizing Hepatitis B vaccination guidelines, including effectiveness, critical age for vaccination, benefits, and information on liver cancer prevention.
December 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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CDPH is offering Mpox – as well as COVID-19 + flu – vaccinations at our three clinic locations.

Go to https://chi.gov/3WkEgl4 for more info on how to schedule an appointment.

#Mpox #Chicago #Vaccinations
Promotional flyer from Chicago Department of Public Health about Mopox vaccinations, detailing symptoms and prevention tips. Includes three specific clinic locations with opening hours and mentions additional services accessible via a QR code. Bright red and blue design with multiple icons.
December 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM