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."

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.

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

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

On the last episode of the season, we discuss how smoking affects the brain and body and how you can get assistance should you want to quit. Listen: https://chi.gov/3Mzf8Wf Watch: https://chi.gov/48Iqks3 Get help quitting tobacco https://chi.gov/4oTd8Fv or call 1-866-QUIT-YES. #PublicHealth

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

Chicago is 1 of 8 cities in the U.S. to receive @City_Health’s GOLD medal rating for policies that help our residents lead better, healthier lives. Learn more at https://chi.gov/4pWSO77

On a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, Dr. Francisco Rodriguez speaks with Donald “DJ” Watson about themes surrounding men’s mental health. Listen: https://chi.gov/49469ow Watch: https://chi.gov/4pwvehW Visit FablesCEC.com for information on DJ's counseling and therapy services.

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

It’s another cold one today in Chicago! Here are some tips & resources to staying warm & safe. You can find warming center locations & hours: https://chi.gov/48eZxn4 If you're in need of non-emergency health/social support, call 3-1-1 for help. #cold #chicago #freezing #winter

Chicago: It’s going to be frigid the next few days! ☃️ CDPH has some tips & resources to keep you safe and warm. You can find warming center locations and hours: https://chi.gov/48eZxn4 If you're in need of non-emergency health or social support, call 3-1-1 for help.

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

Las redadas migratorias afectan la salud mental. Hablamos con el Dr. Rodríguez sobre cómo manejar el estrés. 🎧 Escúchalo en: https://chi.gov/4rBsqRM 💻 Lo puedes ver en: https://chi.gov/48gdC3B

Come out this weekend for our Flu & Covid Vaccination Event! 📅 Saturday, December 6 🕰️ 9 am-1 pm 📍 Malcolm X. College (1900 W. Jackson Blvd.) Walk-ins welcome or register at https://chi.gov/43Yl7tA #COVID #Flu #Vaccination

Support is here. Visit https://chi.gov/3LTc4nx or call 1-866-QUIT-YES Text ‘Start My Quit’ to 36072 (teens) #TobaccoFree #BreakFree #NoMoreTobacco #LiveTobaccoFree

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

For more information on vaccines and how immunizations save lives, visit the CDPH website: https://chi.gov/3KiyJcj

Join us for a combined Suicide Prevention Training & Mental Wellness Event! Learn about QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention and then unwind during a Healing Arts meditative session. 📅 Thursday, December 4 ⌚ 5-7 pm 📍 Englewood Mental Health Clinic Register: https://chi.gov/4pnZbjO

On this episode, 3 health experts discuss the clinical perspective of mpox + how coordinated public health efforts have contributed to a recent decline in cases. Listen: https://chi.gov/43IP1BL Watch: https://chi.gov/48lm1me Visit https://chi.gov/43xMpXd for more info on mpox. #PublicHealth #Mpox

This month, we're celebrating the 2nd anniversary of our beloved Healthy Chicago Podcast! 🎂 If you haven’t started listening, what better time than now to tune in: https://chi.gov/4o7u9eV And if you have ideas for public health-related topics, please share them below!

Come out to Wilbur Wright College this coming Saturday (11/22) from 9 am-1 pm for our Flu & Covid Vaccination Event! Free flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available. 📅 Sat., 11/22 ⌚ 9 am-1 pm 📍 Wilbur Wright College (4300 N. Narragansett Ave.) Walk-ins welcome or register at https://chi.gov/4oaN4W9

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

Come out to Olive-Harvey College this coming Saturday (11/15) from 9 am-1 pm for our Flu & Covid Vaccination Event! Free flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available. 📅 Sat., 11/15 ⌚ 9 am-1 pm 📍 Olive-Harvey College (10001 S. Woodlawn Ave.) Walk-ins welcome or register at https://chi.gov/4qUVyDl

Open enrollment started on November 1st! Tune in to hear how Get Covered Illinois can help you navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace. YouTube: https://chi.gov/3LCP9MY Spotify: https://chi.gov/4qTuDI4 Apple: https://chi.gov/4pc27zT Learn more at Get Covered Illinois: https://chi.gov/4hVXGXx

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

Chicago neighbors! Get important updates to SNAP benefits + where you can find food pantries near you: chicago.gov/snap #SNAP #FoodPantry

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 has a new WhatsApp Channel! Follow us there for timely information and helpful resources: https://chi.gov/48YkMKF

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

New episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast! Tune in for soothing conversation + sound mediation demo w/ Mecca. YouTube: https://chi.gov/46TlDLe Apple: https://chi.gov/3IPxOzw Sign up for Healing Arts sessions: https://chi.gov/3S2zsP7 Learn more about Mecca: meccaelevated.com