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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
Flyer for a sexual health clinic in Chicago, featuring information on vaccine schedules and services for the prevention of infectious diseases like HPV and COVID-19. Includes clinic location, QR code, operating hours and contact details.
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Chicago neighbors! Get important updates to SNAP benefits + where you can find food pantries near you: chicago.gov/snap

#SNAP #FoodPantry
Promotional flyer for SNAP benefits in Chicago, featuring QR codes linked to the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Illinois We Got 3 sites, a phone number for emergency food assistance, and a smiley face symbolizing satisfaction. Includes URL and logos for SNAP and the City of Chicago.
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Come to Daley College this weekend for our Flu & Covid Vaccination Event! Routine pediatric shots and physicals will be available for school-age children.

📅 Sat, Nov 8
⌚ 9 am-1 pm
📍 Daley College (7500 S Pulaski Rd)

Walk-ins welcome or register (https://chi.gov/4om7A6W).
CDPH Flu & COVID Vaccination Events poster showing a healthcare worker administering a vaccine to a seated individual, taking place on Saturday, November 8 from 9 am to 1 pm at Daley College, 7500 S. Pulaski Rd. Attendees can walk in or register in advance.
November 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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CDPH has a new WhatsApp Channel! Follow us there for timely information and helpful resources: https://chi.gov/48YkMKF
Notification on a phone screen showing a WhatsApp message from the Chicago Department of Public Health, offering updates and resources with instructions on how to follow their channel.
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Join us at the Howard Brown Health 3rd Annual National Diabetes Awareness Education & Resource Fair. CDPH will be there providing flu, COVID-19, and mpox vaccines.

📅 Nov 13
🕰️ 11 am-3 pm
📍 Kennedy-King College - U-Building (740 W. 63rd St.)

RSVP (tinyurl.com/bdh8kt8f) or show up.
Promotional poster for Howard Brown Health's 3rd Annual Diabetes Awareness and Education Fair on November 13th, from 11 AM to 3 PM at Kennedy-King College. Features QR code for RSVP or donations, and lists event highlights such as expert-led sessions, free health screenings, cooking demo, and a Thanksgiving-style lunch. Sponsored by multiple organizations including CDPH, Coleman's Care, and MOLINA Healthcare. Promotional poster for the 3rd annual Howard Breathnith event focused on technology access and diabetes education. Includes dates, times, and location details with an image of Chicago skyline and icons representing technology and healthcare. Text in Spanish.
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Take time to unwind and reconnect through art, movement, and mindfulness. This week’s classes include yoga, sound meditation, writing, and murals. All sessions are free and open to everyone across CDPH Mental Health Centers.

🔗 Register at https://chi.gov/3S2zsP7

#HealingArts #Chicago
Promotional poster for "Healing Arts Sessions, Schedule 2-8 November," featuring various events such as Breath & Stretch, Community Soap Making, Audio PharmEcology and more, in a blue and red design. Includes Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Chicago Department of Public Health logos.
November 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Protect yourself from Mpox by getting two vaccination doses at upcoming events at Steamworks Baths (3246 N. Halsted St.).

Register at https://chi.gov/47BqDmH. Walk-ins are accepted as supplies last.

#Mpox #Vaccine
Promotional poster for "Get the Free Mox Vaccine", hosted by PRISM Health & Mobile Clinics Team. Lists events on Nov. 12th, 19th, and 26th at CEDMWORKS BATHS, 3246 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL. Includes a QR code for more information and instructions to email or call for details. Use of bold red and blue text for emphasis, with a background of star-like graphics.
November 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Listen to the latest Healthy Chicago Podcast for updated guidance on flu, COVID, and RSV from local health experts (@idph.bsky.social).

Apple: https://chi.gov/43JBtWB
Spotify: https://chi.gov/47ngdID
YouTube: https://chi.gov/4oxdlic

For more immunization info: https://chi.gov/4noLali
Two guests and a host sit at a table during the "Healthy Chicago Podcast" episode discussing vaccination guidelines with IDPH Director Sameer Vohra. An American flag and a flag with red stars flank the table.
November 3, 2025 at 7:24 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
Flyer for a sexual health clinic in Chicago, featuring information on vaccine schedules and services for the prevention of infectious diseases like HPV and COVID-19. Includes clinic location, QR code, operating hours and contact details.
November 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Happy Halloween! CDPH has some safety tips:
✔️Trick-or-treaters 🎃 who feel ill should get tested + stay home if sick.
✔️Inspect trick-or-treat candy 🍭 before eating it.
✔️Parents of young children should prevent them from having candy that can be a choking hazard. 🍬
#Halloween
Halloween Safety Tips poster with decorative elements like a spider, ghost, cauldron, and black cat, against an orange background. Includes the logo of CDPH.
October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Beginning at 12 AM on Sat., 11/1, November SNAP benefits will not be available to 1.9 million Illinoisans who rely on this funding to buy groceries. Benefits from months prior to November can still be used.

Visit snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov to find your local food bank/food pantry.
Image of a shopping cart being pushed down a grocery store aisle, featuring a blue banner at the bottom with the text 'IMPORTANT SNAP UPDATE' and the logo of Illinois Department of Human Services. Infographic titled 'Who Does This Impact?' detailing the economic effects of 1.9 million Illinoisans going without food support. Highlights include the closure of 20,000 SNAP outlets in Illinois and a $1.54 local economic return for every $1 spent in SNAP benefits. Issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Promotional poster titled "How Can You Help?" lists ways to support community during a crisis, including supporting local food banks, advocating for federal funding, and urging the Trump administration and Congress to work with the government to reopen the government. Includes logo of Illinois Department of Human Services at the bottom. Background is blue with yellow and white text.
October 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Come out this weekend for our Flu & Covid Vaccination Event!

📅 Saturday, November 1
🕰️ 9 am-1 pm
📍 Truman College (1145 W. Wilson Ave.)

Walk-ins welcome or register at https://chi.gov/47vPNDr
Flyer for CDPH Flu & COVID Vaccination Events showing a healthcare worker administering a vaccine to a seated individual at Truman College. Event details included for Saturday, November 1 from 9 am to 1 pm.
October 30, 2025 at 4:53 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
Flyer for a sexual health clinic in Chicago, featuring information on vaccine schedules and services for the prevention of infectious diseases like HPV and COVID-19. Includes clinic location, QR code, operating hours and contact details.
October 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Treat yourself to a little creative magic this spooky season. No tricks, just free classes open to everyone across CDPH Mental Health Centers.

🔗 Register here: https://chi.gov/3S2zsP7

Join us… if you dare! 👻

#HealingArts #FreeClasses #Chicago
Sessions schedule poster for Healing Arts from October 26 to November 1 in Chicago, listing daily events such as sound meditation, community art creation, and yoga, sponsored by Chicago, DCASE, and CDPH.
October 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Come out this weekend for our Flu & Covid Vaccination Event!

📅 Saturday, November 1
🕰️ 9 am-1 pm
📍 Truman College (1145 W. Wilson Ave.)

Walk-ins welcome or register at https://chi.gov/47vPNDr
Flyer for CDPH Flu & COVID Vaccination Events showing a healthcare worker administering a vaccine to a seated individual at Truman College. Event details included for Saturday, November 1 from 9 am to 1 pm.
October 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Reminder to join us in an hour (12-1 pm) for a free online harm reduction training. You will learn how to tell if someone is overdosing, how to administer Narcan, where to access Narcan, and more.

🔗 Use the link at the time of the session: https://chi.gov/4en1lvE
Calendar showing an event labeled "Narcan and Harm Reduction Training" scheduled for October 24 from 12-1pm, featuring an image of Narcan nasal spray. The event is free and virtual, with a link provided in the description.
October 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, it’s important to remember that healthy communities start with lead-safe homes.

Some things you can do:
✔️ Get the Facts
🧒 Get Your Child Tested
🏠 Get Your Home Tested

Go to chicago.gov/lead
A vintage television set with a text overlay reading: "If your house was built when this was in style... It might be time to get your kids' lead levels tested." The image features a wooden panel background.
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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CDPH’s Behavioral Health Bureau will be hosting a free online monthly harm reduction training on Friday. Learn how to tell if someone is overdosing, how to administer Narcan, and more.

📅 This Friday, 10/24
🕰️ 12-1 p.m.
🔗 Use the link at the time of the session: https://chi.gov/4en1lvE
Calendar showing an event labeled "Narcan and Harm Reduction Training" scheduled for October 24 from 12-1pm, featuring an image of Narcan nasal spray. The event is free and virtual, with a link provided in the description.
October 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Casos de mpox en aumento en la ciudad. ¿Sabes cuáles son los síntomas y qué hacer si te contagiaste? Escucha el episodio.

🎧 Apple: https://chi.gov/4776tCg
🎧 Spotify: https://chi.gov/4hrGdpA
💻 YouTube: https://chi.gov/47223fQ
Two people seated on a stage engaged in a discussion, with an American flag and the flag of Chicago in the background, under studio lights and in front of a camera. Promotional graphic for a new episode of the "Chicago Ciudad Podcast," dated October 22-25, focusing on symptoms and transmission of a topic. Available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and more. The text is overlaid on a bright red and blue background.
October 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Chicago has seen 140 cases of Mpox since June and CDPH is co-sponsoring several vaccination events throughout October and into November. The best way to protect yourself is to get vaccinated with 2 doses.

Mpox vaccines are available at no-cost at CDPH Sexual Health (https://chi.gov/3ZPdgfN).

#Mpox
Alt Text: "CDPH MPOX Vaccination Clinics flyer. Lists locations and times for clinics at Roseland East 115th St. Health Hub, Austin West Division Street Health Hub, and Lakeview North Clark Street Health Clinic, with details on available vaccination doses and a website for more information, chicago.gov/mpox. Poster for upcoming vaccination events by Chicago Department of Public Health at Cottage Grove Ave. and Kennedy-King College, providing COVID-19 and flu vaccinations at no cost. Includes dates and locations for each event. Visit CDPH website for more information. An informational poster by CDPH about monkeypox, discussing who is at-risk, noting that it can spread through close, personal contact and is currently observed in certain social networks. Informative poster titled "What is Mpox?" describing Mpox as a viral infection with symptoms that can include uncomfortable rashes and often require hospitalization, particularly for individuals with other health conditions. Includes the logo of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at the bottom.
October 22, 2025 at 12:01 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
Flyer for a sexual health clinic in Chicago, featuring information on vaccine schedules and services for the prevention of infectious diseases like HPV and COVID-19. Includes clinic location, QR code, operating hours and contact details.
October 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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REMINDER: We'll be hosting a free virtual QPR training this week and we encourage all to attend.

📅 Thursday, October 23
🕰️ 1:00-2:30PM
🔗 https://chi.gov/3VZMS0j

Learn more at https://chi.gov/48VPZho. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis – call or chat 988.
Promotional poster for a suicide prevention training event by CDPH, featuring a group of smiling participants seated on stairs. Includes event details for October 23, 2025, a QR code for registration, and contact information for immediate support.
October 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Next week with Healing Arts: Find your rhythm, your breath, your flow.

All sessions are free and open to everyone across CDPH Mental Health Centers.
See the full schedule below.

🔗 Register here: https://chi.gov/3S2zsP7

#HealingArtsChicago #ArtsAndHealing #CreativeWellness #CDPH #CommunityCare
Sessions Schedule for 'Healing Arts' from October 19-25 in Chicago, featuring daily events like Sound Meditation, Community-Based Mural, Writing Towards Resilience, and Sound Art Night. Logos include Chicago, DCASE, and CDPH at the bottom.
October 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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When we wear purple, we send a message:

💜 We believe survivors.
💜 We recognize the signs.
💜 We’re committed to ending domestic violence in our communities.

If you or someone you know needs help, call/text 877-863-6338 or visit Chi.gov/dvhelp.

#WearPurpleChi
Promotional poster titled "Wear Purple Chicago!" scheduled for October 16, 2025. It features a close-up of a hand holding a purple ribbon, symbolizing support for survivors and awareness of abuse. The text encourages community involvement and recognition of the issue. Logos of Chicago Department of Public Health are visible, alongside hashtags #WearPurpleChi and #Every1KnowsSome1.
October 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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We’re proud to share that Mervin Dino, Assistant Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, has been named to the de Beaumont Foundation's 40 Under 40 in Public Health Class of 2025!

Read more about the accomplishment here: https://debeaumont.org/about-40-under-40/

#PublicHealth
Promotional image featuring Mervin Dino, Commissioner at Chicago Department of Public Health, recognized in the de Beaumont 40 Under 40 in Public Health list. The individual is smiling in front of a blurred natural background.
October 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM