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Cook County Opioid Overdoses for 2021 Set to Surpass 2020 Numbers
The opioid crisis continues to have a devastating impact on the health of several communities across Cook County and across the U.S. More than 100,000 people in the US died… Read more
Dance Your Stress Away
As humans, we all love to dance. Whether it be breakdancing to participate in the Paris Olympic Games in 2024 or the little dance that we do when we see… Read more
Cook County Warming Centers Open During Bitter Cold
Cook County will experience low temperatures over the next few days. Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) reminds residents to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves and… Read more
Los Centros de Calentamiento del Condado de Cook Abren Durante el Frío Intenso
El Condado de Cook Experimentará bajas temperaturas en los próximos días. El Departamento de Manejo de Emergencias y Seguridad Regional del Condado de Cook (EMRS) recuerda a los residentes que… Read more
Mass Vaccination Sites Re-Opening
With support from the State of Illinois and Cook County, Cook County Health will be re-opening three mass COVID-19 vaccination sites. The sites are scheduled to open over the course… Read more
Get Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order #44 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. If you need a COVID-19 test… Read more
Obtenga pruebas gratuitas de Covid-19 en el hogar
Cada hogar en los EE. UU. es elegible para solicitar #44 pruebas caseras gratuitas de COVID-19. Las pruebas son completamente gratuitas. Los pedidos generalmente se enviarán en 7-12 días. Si… Read more
Senator Fine Prioritizes Suicide Prevention with New 9-8-8 Hotline
Individuals in crisis nationwide will soon be able to utilize a 9-8-8 universal hotline number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which would be funded and maintained in Illinois under… Read more
Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
Exercise Controls Weight Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the… Read more
Attorney Raoul Warns Residents of Pop-Up COVID Testing Sites
As the omicron variant continues to spread, increasing the number of positive COVID-19 cases throughout Illinois, Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued guidance regarding “pop-up” COVID-19 testing sites and price gouging… Read more
