Chicago Department of Public Health

This week, CDPH and DCASE are offering free arts classes including art workshop for families, painting, yoga, jewelry making, and more. For a full list of classes, go to Chicago.gov/HealingArts [click the drop-down for the clinic nearest to you to see their current weekly schedules]

CDPH is at the 2026 Latina Expo today + tomorrow at Malcolm X College. We’re onsite providing resources to keep families healthy, like health screenings, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) material, and Family Connects support for newborns & families. https://chi.gov/4BohM5S

A friendly reminder from CDPH: You can find free naloxone near you (https://chi.gov/4waIXhX) at all Chicago Public Library locations, in public health vending machines, in neighborhood newsstands, and at other sites around the city.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Listen to a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, featuring a discussion that defines domestic violence, provides available resources, dispels myths, and more. Listen at https://chi.gov/4dPvKDR Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-t_zJa2CBTY

Join us for our next virtual Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training on Friday, October 23. If you would like to know the warning signs of suicide and learn how you can help, come sit in with us. Register to attend at https://chi.gov/4rIMRLw 📅 this Friday, October 23 ⌚ 11 AM-12:30 PM

Come join us for next week's free arts classes like yoga, painting, photography, reflection, and more held at Mental Health Centers around the city at Chicago.gov/HealingArts [click the drop-down for the clinic nearest to you to see their current weekly schedules] #HealingArts

Come join us for next week's free arts classes like yoga, painting, photography, reflection, and more held at Mental Health Centers around the city at Chicago.gov/HealingArts [click the drop-down for the clinic nearest to you to see their current weekly schedules] #HealingArts

This respiratory illness season, CDPH recommends everyone receives the flu, COVID-19, and RSV immunizations that are recommended for them. Dr. Brian Borah returns to the show to speak with Dr. Alex Sloboda about the updated respiratory illness vaccination guidance. LISTEN: https://chi.gov/3W5BjYE

Curious about the Youth Climate Action Fund? Join us for a virtual info session this Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6pm! This session will focus more on providing information to youth applicants, but potential sponsoring organizations are also welcome. Register at chi.gov/ycaf-1

Are you looking to take a free yoga class? Is jewelry making your thing? Or maybe you’re more of a painter looking for community? Register for free arts services held at Mental Health Centers all over the city at Chicago.gov/HealingArts #HealingArts

What are you guys up to this weekend? Get yourself ready for fall flu and COVID-19 season by heading to Olive Harvey College tomorrow, Saturday, October 10 from 9 am-1 pm for CDPH’s fall family vaccination event. Register at https://chi.gov/4qUVyDl #flu #covid #vaccine

October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month. If you haven't had a recent mammogram or would like to learn about screening options, support is available. Visit equalhope.org, call Sinai Urban Health Institute (877-437-5432), or visit the Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program: https://chi.gov/4rOUjXc

CDPH recently announced our new Healthy Chicago Mental Health Collective, aka HC-MHC. The initiative ensures that everyone in Chicago, across all 77 community areas, has access to mental health services in CDPH's 7 Mental Health Centers and 61 mental health providers. https://chi.gov/4khmOrp

Hot off the presses, check out the new schedule for this week's Healing Arts Chicago classes. You can register for free arts services (painting, poetry, yoga) at Mental Health Centers across the city at Chicago.gov/HealingArts #HealingArts

Reminder: The Healing Arts Chicago Summit is returning to Malcolm X College on October 10 for a full day of free programming, workshops, and conversations that highlight arts, health, and workforce development. Register at https://chi.gov/46RcOkj

Join us tomorrow at Montrose Harbor for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk (https://chi.gov/4dzLcne). The event will help raise awareness, support suicide prevention, and remind people that no one has to face their struggles alone.

Fall’s here, folks. 🍂 🎃 Get yourself ready for fall respiratory illness season by heading to Kennedy-King College this Saturday, October 3 for CDPH’s fall family vaccinations clinics kickoff. Register at https://chi.gov/4hSyjHs

The Medical Reserve Corps is a vital volunteer group of both medical + non-medical professionals, organized on a local basis to help provide needed services to their communities during emergencies and disasters. Learn more on a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast at https://chi.gov/4dIJb8o

REMINDER: CDPH invites you to join us for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk (https://chi.gov/4dzLcne), an event to help raise awareness and support suicide prevention. Saturday, October 3 Montrose Harbor Check-In: 9 AM Event Start: 10:30 AM

CDPH recently launched a Street Psychiatry model (https://chi.gov/47ha7sb), expanding care beyond traditional clinical settings. The City of Chicago’s Street Psychiatry program brings services directly to people in community settings to close gaps in treatment + support continuity of care.

Chicago will soon be the home to the global COVID-19 Monument of Honor, Remembrance, & Resilience. As a prelude to the installation of the monument, all are invited to a dedication ceremony on Friday, 10/2 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Find details + RSVP at https://chi.gov/4rDajvu

REMINDER: Our next Harm Reduction training starts today at 2 pm. Join us if you would like to know how to effectively respond to an overdose IRL, how to administer naloxone, and what the principles are behind harm reduction. Register to attend at https://chi.gov/4dwN4hq

Join us for our next virtual Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training on Friday, September 25 (https://chi.gov/4rIMRLw). If you would like to know the warning signs of suicide and learn how you can help, come sit in with us. 📅 this Friday, September 25 ⌚ 11 AM-12:30 PM

As we recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, listen to a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast to learn about CDPH's Suicide Prevention Initiative (https://chi.gov/4mDu0QL), QPR, and AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk. LISTEN: https://chi.gov/3Tk5wlS YOUTUBE: https://chi.gov/4hGmG6n

A friendly reminder from CDPH: You can find free naloxone near you (https://chi.gov/4waIXhX) at all Chicago Public Library locations, in public health vending machines, in neighborhood newsstands, and at other sites around the city.

Would you like to know how to effectively respond to an overdose IRL, how to administer naloxone, and what the principles are behind harm reduction? If so, join us virtually for our next Overdose Response Training on Thurs, Sept 24 at 2 pm. Register: https://chi.gov/4dwN4hq #HarmReduction

Join us for our next virtual Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training on Friday, September 25 (https://chi.gov/4rIMRLw). If you would like to know the warning signs of suicide and learn how you can help, come sit in with us. 📅 this Friday, September 25 ⌚ 11 AM-12:30 PM

Postpartum depression + postpartum psychosis have received increased attention recently, highlighting the importance of checking in on new and expecting parents and recognizing when they may need support. Learn more on the Healthy Chicago Podcast: https://pod.link/1715533474

CDPH strongly recommends everyone receives the flu, COVID-19, + RSV immunizations recommended for them. CDPH provides no-cost flu + COVID-19 vaccines for Chicagoans at CDPH Immunization clinics and a variety of community vaccination events this fall and winter. Learn more: https://chi.gov/4noLali

CDPH invites you to join us for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk (https://chi.gov/4dzLcne), an event to help raise awareness and support suicide prevention. Saturday, October 3 Montrose Harbor Check-In: 9 AM Event Start: 10:30 AM

This Suicide Prevention Month, we’re highlighting how early postpartum support helps identify mental health needs, reduce isolation, and connect mothers to care—before crisis occurs. To learn more, visit: chicago.org/family-connects

Chicago, the next few days are projected to have high temperatures in the 90s. Certain populations are more vulnerable to heat. 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 2026 Read the full release at https://chi.gov/3T7PSd9 For more information about mosquito levels in Chicago and mosquito-borne diseases, visit https://chi.gov/3UpnvaN.

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.

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: https://chi.gov/46digye #OverdoseAwarenessDay

Did you lose someone special to COVID-19? You can help honor them. Using the link (https://chi.gov/4xqaUm1) share a loved one’s photo, name, dates, and optional tribute for a memorial presentation during the dedication for the COVID-19 Monument on Oct. 2. Learn more: https://chi.gov/4qIgBsZ

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 suicide and learn how you can help, come sit in with us. Register to attend at https://chi.gov/4rIMRLw

Reminder: Join us for our next Overdose Response Training, tomorrow. You will hear about the principles behind harm reduction, learn how to administer naloxone, and be able to ask questions about how to effectively respond to an overdose. Register at https://chi.gov/4dwN4hq

Join us for our next virtual Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training on Friday, August 28. If you would like to know the warning signs of suicide and learn how you can help, come sit in with us. Register at https://chi.gov/4rIMRLw 📅 Friday, August 28 ⌚ 11 AM-12:30 PM

Bats are the main carriers of rabies in Chicago and August is when bats are most active. 🦇 We’re here to provide quick answers about what you should do if there’s a bat in your home, if all bats can give you rabies, and more. Learn more at chicago.gov/rabies #rabies

Good morning! We have a new schedule of Healing Arts classes. Sign up for free at Chicago.gov/HealingArts. #HealingArts

Would you like to know how to effectively respond to an overdose IRL, how to administer naloxone, and what the principles are behind harm reduction? If yes, join us virtually for our next Overdose Response Training on August 27. Register to attend at https://chi.gov/4dwN4hq #HarmReduction

Chicago Medical Reserve Corps is a program of medical + non-medical volunteers who support preparedness, response, and recovery activities in public health emergencies + community events. Sign up at https://chi.gov/4s1kl9r. In the Organization section, select "Chicago Medical Reserve Corps."

CDPH is offering Emergency Plan Training for Faith-Based Organizations! 3-week trainings for congregation leadership are being offered in fall 2026 + spring 2027, designed to help our Chicago communities develop plans for potential emergency. Register: https://chi.gov/4gDLiw6

Make time for yourself to unwind, create, and connect at this week's Healing Arts Chicago classes. A full slate of free creative-based arts services is provided all around the city and is available to the public. Sign up for your favorites at Chicago.gov/HealingArts.

A friendly reminder from CDPH: You can find free naloxone near you (https://chi.gov/4waIXhX) at all Chicago Public Library locations, in public health vending machines, in neighborhood newsstands, and at other sites around the city.

Yesterday, an executive order was signed calling for changes to childhood vaccination recommendations. CDPH would like to share our evidence-based reassurances and offer our continued guidance. Learn more about CDPH's vaccination guidance at chicago.gov/vpd

You can register for FREE arts services (painting, poetry, yoga) at locations across the city at Chicago.gov/HealingArts. Take a look at the new schedule for this week's Healing Arts Chicago classes. ♥️ 🎨 #HealingArts

Happy Friday! We are currently hiring for five positions: 💼 -Sanitarian II, -Chief Voucher Expediter, -Supervising Public Health Nurse, -Clinical Therapist III, and -Emergency Medical Technician Review the roles and apply at https://chi.gov/4wq83ts

Hello and Happy Monday! 😀 Check out the new schedule for this week's Healing Arts Chicago classes. 🎨 You can register for free arts services (painting, poetry, yoga) at Mental Health Centers across the city at Chicago.gov/HealingArts. #HealingArts