Chicago Department of Public Health

Interested in making a difference in public health? While you may have heard about a hiring freeze, there are still roles being filled that are supported by grant funding. Look at some open positions at Chi.gov/CDPHJobs and consider joining the CDPH team! 🏢 💼 #Hiring

Sunday Read: The Wild to Mild campaign, which you may have seen these on Chicago Transit Authority lately, is based on consumer research showing that many people believe flu vaccination doesn't work because of first or second-hand experience where vaccination may not have prevented illness. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded its vaccine effectiveness work to include looking at how well flu vaccine works at preventing serious outcomes, like emergency department visits and hospitalizations. The Wild to Mild campaign visually shows how flu vaccination can tame flu illness from wild to mild by showing a wild animal, like a tiger, juxtaposed against a more domesticated animal or toy like a kitten. The intent of the Wild to Mild campaign is to reset public expectations around what a flu vaccine can do in the event that it does not entirely prevent illness. Find more info here: https://bit.ly/3UnWS36 #Flu #Vaccine

Pilsen South Ashland Health Hub is one (1!!!!) week away from re-opening! 🎉 We’re here to offer our services and partner with existing Pilsen-based organizations to benefit residents, with the goal of improving the health and wellness of our neighbors. The Pilsen South Ashland Health Hub is located at 1713 S. Ashland Ave. The public # is 312-746-4835. *2-1-1 is a free, 24/7/365 service that connects Chicagoans to essential health and social service support and information during times of nonemergency crisis and for everyday needs. See more at: Chicago.gov/PilsenHub #Pilsen #Chicago #PublicHealth

Hiya! Join us today from 12-1 pm for our monthly FREE virtual harm reduction training to help end overdose. Use the following link to attend on Friday: https://bit.ly/3MWFSgj Meeting ID: 210 387 482 079 Passcode: tZVXSw #HarmReduction #Narcan

Del 20 al 26 de octubre se celebra la Semana Nacional de Prevención de Intoxicación por Plomo. Las casas construidas en Chicago antes de 1978 probablemente contengan pintura a base de plomo. Cuando la pintura se pela, se genera polvo de plomo, exponiendo a los niños cuando lo ingieren o inhalan. En entrevista con Univision Chicago, la Dra. Geraldine Luna habla sobre síntomas por intoxicación y cómo recibir ayuda. https://lnkd.in/gw-V4W42

FINAL REMINDER: CDPH invites Chicago community-based organizations to apply to RFP 10556 to establish Community Health Worker services in Chicago communities with lower life expectancy and/or greater economic hardship with the goal of promoting and improving overall physical and mental health. Access to the RFP (solicitation 10556), including future updates, is available here: https://lnkd.in/gBKnN4a6 The RFP application process closes TOMORROW (10/25) at 12 p.m. #RFP

Octubre es el mes de la concientización sobre el cáncer de seno, y es crucial que las mujeres de entre 40 y 74 años se realicen una mamografía anualmente para la detección temprana de esta enfermedad. En el episodio más reciente del podcast "Healthy Chicago" en español, la Dra. Yamile Molina, del Centro de Investigación sobre Mujeres y Género del Centro de Cáncer de University of Illinois Chicago, se une a la Dra. Geraldine Luna para hablar sobre el cáncer de seno: qué es, los mitos que rodean al autochequeo y los recursos gratuitos disponibles para la detección temprana. Realizarte una mamografía puede salvarte la vida; ¡se puede detectar cáncer del tamaño de la punta de un lápiz! Escucha este episodio para conocer qué recursos gratuitos y en español están a tu alcance. 🎧 Apple: https://apple.co/3NFgkEQ 👂 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NCGAPV 👀 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gp4xbisR #CáncerDeSeno #CáncerDeMama #CáncerEnLatinas #Prevención #Mamografía #DetecciónTemprana #Octubre #MesRosa #DíaContraElCáncer

Get set for this Friday (Oct. 25)! We're hosting our monthly virtual harm reduction training from 12-1 pm. Be part of the solution to end overdose. Click here to attend: https://bit.ly/3MWFSgj Meeting ID: 210 387 482 079 Passcode: tZVXSw #HarmReduction #Narcan #EndOverdose

We took the show on the road! Recorded from the rare oak savanna at North Park Village Nature Center, Raed Mansour (Director of Environmental Innovation at CDPH) and Melinda Escobar (Chicago Region Trees Initiative Tree Ambassador Specialist at The Morton Arboretum) discuss the benefits that trees 🌳🙂🌲 provide and how nature and public health "grow" hand in hand. The conversation covers everything from the community-driven Tree Ambassador Program and holistic value of trees to how Chicagoans can request a free parkway tree and Our Roots Chicago — the program that started it all.🍃 👂 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/48hnTe6 👂 Apple: https://apple.co/48eqd5N 👁️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gveFkukU Learn more about Our Roots Chicago: chicago.gov/ourroots Request a free tree: 311.chicago.gov or call 311 Apply to become a Tree Ambassador: https://lnkd.in/e2yUANYV Chicago Park District City of Chicago Village of Lisle US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) #podcast #chicago #publichealth #trees #ourroots #environment

October 20-26 is the 25th anniversary of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (#NLPPW), which we observe to help raise awareness about lead poisoning prevention, especially for children 🚸. Lead poisoning is a serious public health issue, and most cases occur in the home through exposure to deteriorating lead-based paint or during home renovations 🏠. Lead Poisoning Prevention is as easy as 1-2-3: 1. Get the facts 2. Get your child tested 3. Get your home tested For more, go to Chicago.gov/lead Listen to CDPH’s Lead Prevention team on a recent episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast for tips on how to keep your home safe and lead-free: https://spoti.fi/3UaEJ8U #NLPPW2024 #LeadPoisoningPreventionWeek