Cook County Department of Public Health
Best Places To Get Free Check-ups, Immunizations And Vaccinations In Chicago
With many families struggling to receive health care services, it’s important to note there are a number of facilities that provide free or low cost health services for children, adults and elderly patients.
State Sees First Human Cases Of West Nile Virus
The West Nile virus is back. State health officials have confirmed two human cases in the northwest suburbs.
At Least 50 Illness Cases Linked To Bob Chinn’s
The Cook County Department of Public Health says that at least 50 cases of gastrointestinal illness have been connected to eating at a large northwest suburban restaurant.
Study: Huge Gap In Breast Cancer Death Rate In South Suburbs
African American women in the south suburbs are 300 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than white women in the same area. It’s a number that has left long time doctors and researchers stunned.
Mosquitoes In Four Suburbs Test Positive For West Nile
It’s official. In Cook County, this year’s mosquitoes aren’t just nuisance biters anymore. Culex mosquitos, which carry the West Nile virus, are out now.



