Cook County Submitted Stories
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Cook County Health Calls For Stricter Gun Regulation on Anniversary of Parkland ShootingFeb 15, 2019 7:15 AM - Cook County Health (CCH) urges legislators to take action to reduce gun violence on the first anniversary that claimed 17 lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
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CYT Northwest Cook to present 'Into the Woods Jr.'
Feb 14, 2019 6:40 AM - Life is just a fairy tale when Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical comes to life in CYT Chicago of Northwest Cook County's production of "Into the Woods Jr." Performances are Feb. 15-24 at Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. -
Chicago Area Clean Cities elects leaders in clean air, clean vehicles to its board
Jan 23, 2019 6:46 AM - Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC) today announced the election of representatives from the American Lung Association, Nissan, Cummins, Inc., Exelon Corporation, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County to its executive board. -
Cook County Health and Office of the Chief Judge Expand Efforts to Reduce Opioid AddictionJan 17, 2019 7:27 AM - Cook County Health (CCH) and the Office of the Chief Judge (OCJ) are expanding their efforts to reduce the prevalence of opioid addiction in the Adult Probation Department (APD) in Cook County.
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Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center and Cook County Health HIV Integrated Program launch 'CORE Healthy Aging Initiative 2.0'Jan 15, 2019 7:41 AM - In 2018, 920 people aged 60 years or older living with HIV received primary are at the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center.
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Cook County Health recognizes Cervical Health Awareness MonthJan 4, 2019 12:21 AM - January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Nearly 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening.
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Cook County Health Provides Tips for Choosing Safe Toys During the HolidaysDec 18, 2018 7:32 AM - The holiday season is in full swing, and so is toy shopping for the special children in our lives. Toys are fun and enjoyable for children, but could pose serious health risks.
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Cook County Health Offers Tips for Combatting Seasonal Affective DisorderDec 12, 2018 7:09 AM - Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of seasonal depression triggered by the change in seasons. Typically depression symptoms begin in fall or winter and subside in the spring.
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The Housing Authority of Cook County Launches New Website - beWELL: WORK. EARN. LIVE. LEARN. A Cook County Guide.
Nov 21, 2018 7:26 AM - This month, the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC), Richard Monocchio, announced the official launch of a new website for the benefit of suburban Cook County residents - "beWELL: WORK. EARN. LIVE. LEARN. A Cook County Guide." -
Cook County Health Reminds Residents to Keep Their Lungs HealthyNov 16, 2018 7:39 AM - November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Cook County Health (CCH) would like to remind everyone of ways to keep their lungs healthy.
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