Chicago Department of Public Health

Chicago Department of Public Health Welcome to the official page of the Chicago Department of Public Health. CDPH is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Chicagoans.

Our activity is consistent with the "Ten Essential Public Health Services" recognized by federal health authorities as a fundamental framework of public health activities that should be undertaken in all communities. View our nondiscrimination statement: www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/healthy-mothers-and-babies/nondiscrimination-statement.html

This Su***de Prevention Month, we’re highlighting how early postpartum support helps identify mental health needs, reduc...
09/07/2026

This Su***de Prevention Month, we’re highlighting how early postpartum support helps identify mental health needs, reduce isolation, and connect mothers to care—before crisis occurs.

Through early nurse postpartum visits, the Family Connects Model helps prevent crisis by:

• Screening for depression and anxiety early
• Building trusted relationships with mothers
• Connecting families to mental health and community supports
• Reducing stigma by reaching every family

Maternal mental health challenges are not an individual failure—they are a public health issue. Prevention works when we act early.

To learn more, visit: chicago.org/family-connects

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Some tips on how to protect yourself from mosquito bites.For more information about mosquito levels in Chicago and mosqu...
09/02/2026

Some tips on how to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

For more information about mosquito levels in Chicago and mosquito-borne diseases, including symptoms and prevention, visit chicago.gov/westnilevirus

On Wednesdays, we get mental health services ✨ This is a little mid-week reminder that self-care is for everyone!Through...
09/02/2026

On Wednesdays, we get mental health services ✨

This is a little mid-week reminder that self-care is for everyone!

Through Healthy Chicago Mental Health Collective (HC-MHC), everyone in Chicago, across all 77 community areas, has access to mental health services across CDPH's 7 Mental Health Centers and 61 mental health providers.

Find services near you: https://chi.gov/4xq0v9Y

Chicago, the next few days are projected to have high temperatures in the 90s. ☀️ Certain populations are more vulnerabl...
09/01/2026

Chicago, the next few days are projected to have high temperatures in the 90s. ☀️

Certain populations are more vulnerable to heat, including those who are socially isolated, don't have air conditioning, are 65 years or older, have a chronic disease, or are pregnant.

How can you keep your loved ones safe? Check in on relatives and neighbors, including during the evening and nighttime hours. If needed take shelter at city cooling centers, libraries and park district facilities, or a friend or relative's home that has air conditioning.

If you or someone near you experiences acute symptoms or loses consciousness, call 9-1-1 and seek a cool indoor location right away.

Check out other heat preparedness tips and resources from CDPH at https://chi.gov/4opsdQQ

News Announcement: 📢 CDPH Confirms Chicago's First Human Cases, One Death from West Nile Virus in 2026Read the full rele...
09/01/2026

News Announcement: 📢 CDPH Confirms Chicago's First Human Cases, One Death from West Nile Virus in 2026

Read the full release at https://chi.gov/3T7PSd9

For more information about mosquito levels in Chicago and mosquito-borne diseases, including symptoms and prevention, visit https://chi.gov/3UpnvaN.

To report standing water, dead birds or high grass/weeds, call 311.

Now that the kids are back in school, it's the perfect time to focus on yourself. This week's Healing Arts Chicago class...
08/31/2026

Now that the kids are back in school, it's the perfect time to focus on yourself. This week's Healing Arts Chicago classes include yoga, writing, movement as defense, painting, photography, and more. And, as always, they're free.

Sign up and join us at Chicago.gov/HealingArts.

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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜CDPH is raising awareness that overdose is preventable. You can reduce h...
08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜

CDPH is raising awareness that overdose is preventable. You can reduce harm to yourself and others through tools like naloxone, drug testing kits, and community outreach.

Learn how to prevent overdose at https://chi.gov/46digye

CDPH Response Corps Community Health Workers (Response Corps CHWs) are taking F.L.I.G.H.T. in communities across Chicago...
08/28/2026

CDPH Response Corps Community Health Workers (Response Corps CHWs) are taking F.L.I.G.H.T. in communities across Chicago.

Check out our IG stories and TikTok account from 4-6 p.m. to find out more.

REMINDER: Join us today from 11 AM-12:30 PM for our next virtual Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training. If you wo...
08/28/2026

REMINDER: Join us today from 11 AM-12:30 PM for our next virtual Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training. If you would like to know the warning signs of su***de and learn how you can help, come sit in with us.

Register to attend at https://chi.gov/4rIMRLw and you will receive an emailed link to attend the remote meeting.

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111 W. Washington Street
Chicago, IL
60602

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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+13127479770

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