Chicago Department of Public Health

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A group of three people stand together on a podcast set, with both the American and Chicago flags in the background. They are participating in the "Healthy Chicago Podcast." The episode is titled "PlayStreets Week 2026." The Chicago Department of Public Health logo is visible in the lower right corner.
This image is a flyer for a free QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) training to prevent suicide, organized by CDPH. It invites registration via a QR code. The training is scheduled for Friday, July 24, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, and will be held virtually. The flyer highlights learning objectives: recognizing suicide warning signs and helping someone in crisis. Contact at chicago.gov/SuicidePrevention for more information.
The image is a public health poster titled “Carry Naloxone Save a Life.” It includes a graphic of a naloxone nasal spray. The poster explains that naloxone is a medication for reversing opioid overdoses. It encourages carrying naloxone, emphasizing its simplicity and lack of required medical training. The Chicago Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom, and there’s a call to action to find naloxone nearby.
A schedule for the Healing Arts Chicago Summer-Fall 2026 Session. Classes are listed by date and include: - Monday, 7/20: "Labor, Sound and Survival: Sound Meditation" at Roseland Health Hub, 1-3 PM. - Tuesday, 7/21: "Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step" (painting) at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, 10:15 AM & 2:30 PM. - Wednesday, 7/22: "Growing Together: Community Mural" (painting) at Greater Lawn Health Hub, 9 AM & 12 PM. - Thursday, 7/23: "Messy Makers" (painting) at Roseland Health Hub, 11 AM & 3 PM. - Tuesday, 7/21: "hope lives here!" (poetry) at Lawndale Health Clinic, 4 PM. Chicago.gov/HealingArts is noted at the bottom.
An air quality alert poster for Chicago, dated July 17, 2026. It shows an air quality index gauge reading "Hazardous" at 338, with PM10 as the pollutant. A graph displays air quality over 24 hours. The background features a hazy city street with traffic and trees. CDPH logo is present.
Air quality alert in Chicago sign dated July 17, 2026. The image shows a meter indicating "Dangerous" air quality with a current level of 338. The contaminant is PM10. Time noted is 9 AM CDT. Logos at the bottom, including CDPH (Chicago Department of Public Health), with a hazy street scene in the background.
The image is a public health announcement from CDPH about air quality in Chicago on Friday, 7/17. It states the air quality will be unhealthy for everyone. Guidance includes avoiding strenuous outdoor activities, shortening outdoor activities, following asthma action plans, and wearing proper masks like N95 or KN95 if outside. CDPH logo is at the bottom, along with a link for updates at chicago.gov/OpenAirChicago.
The image is an advisory from CDPH regarding air quality on Thursday, July 16th. The guidance includes: avoid or reduce strenuous outdoor activities, shorten outdoor activities, and follow asthma action plans. It also suggests wearing a properly fitting N95 or KN95 mask outside to filter air pollution. The bottom mentions more information is available at chicago.gov/OpenAirChicago.
Here's a schedule for the "Healing Arts Chicago" Summer-Fall 2026 session. Events include Sound Meditation on Monday at Roseland Health Hub, DanceJOY Wellness on Tuesday at 1860 S. Blue Island, a painting class on Tuesday at North Park North, and a caregivers' workshop at Greater Lawn Health Hub. Each listing includes day, date, class type, and location with times.
The image contains a list titled "CDPH Tips to Stay Safe in the Extreme Heat." The tips include: drink water, stay indoors when possible and avoid strenuous activity, check up on neighbors and the elderly, and do not leave children or pets unsupervised in cars for any amount of time. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) logo is at the bottom.
A graphic with diagonal stripes in blue, yellow, white, red, and green. Text in the center reads "Disability Pride Month." A red star and blue rectangle logo with "CDPH" is in the bottom right corner.
A schedule for Healing Arts Chicago's Summer-Fall 2026 Session. Classes listed include "Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step," "Creative Care for Caregivers," "Growing Together: Community Mural," "Messy Makers," and "hope lives here!" Classes take place at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, Greater Lawn Health Hub, Roseland Health Hub, and Lawndale Health Clinic. Dates are Tuesdays: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, and 7/28. Visit chicago.gov/HealingArts for more information.
CDPH advisory on staying safe in extreme heat. Tips include: drink water, stay indoors and avoid strenuous activity, check on neighbors and the elderly, and do not leave children or pets unsupervised in cars. CDPH logo at the bottom.
A promotional poster for a free virtual "Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)" training by CDPH for suicide prevention. The poster includes a ribbon with the CDPH Suicide Prevention logo, and a QR code for registration. The event is on Friday, June 26, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. It encourages learning to recognize suicide warning signs and help those in crisis. For more information, a website link is provided at the bottom.
Poster titled "CDPH Celebrates Juneteenth," featuring the Chicago Department of Public Health logo. The design includes a large star at the center with red and blue colors.
An elevated train travels through a suburban area with the Chicago skyline in the background. The text reads: "Chicago hits a major milestone: life expectancy is up for the 4th year in a row!" The logo for the Chicago Department of Public Health is present.
Children are joyfully jumping rope at a vibrant outdoor event. Tents and people are visible in the background. Text on the image says, "PlayStreets Chicago is back!" and includes the CDPH logo.
Text on an orange background reads: "The Chicago Department of Public Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV)-positive mosquitoes in Chicago in 2026." The CDPH logo is in the bottom right corner.
Upcoming Mpox Vaccination Events poster. Dates and locations: Monday, June 15 at Shine Bright Community Center (8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave.), 12-4 pm; Saturday, June 20 at Jackson Park for Black Men's Wellness Day (6233 S. Stony Island Ave.), 7 am-1:30 pm; Tuesday, June 23 at Touche (6412 N. Clark St.), 7-9 pm. The Chicago Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom, with a note about vaccines being no cost and walk-ins welcome. For more information, visit chicago.gov/mpox.
A public health advisory graphic from the Chicago Department of Public Health provides tips for staying safe in extreme heat. It recommends drinking water, staying indoors, checking on neighbors and the elderly, and not leaving children or pets unattended in cars. The city's skyline is faintly visible in the background.
This is a flyer titled "This Week's Healing Arts Classes" with a background image showing hands engaging in an art activity. The flyer lists four classes: 1. "Messy Makers" on 6/8 from 4-5:30 PM at Roseland Clinic. 2. "Growing Together: Community Based Mural" on 6/9 from 2-7 PM at Greater Lawn Clinic. 3. "Picture This: Blending Wellness and Creativity in Polaroid Art" on 6/9 from 3:30-5:30 PM at Roseland Clinic. 4. "Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound" on 6/9 and 6/10 from 3-4 PM and 6-7 PM at Greater Grand/Bronzeville East 43rd Street Health Hub. The Healing Arts Chicago logo is at the bottom right.
A promotional graphic for a food distribution event hosted by the Greater Lawn West 55th Street WIC in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The event provides free fresh fruit and vegetables on the second Wednesday of each month. Dates listed are 4/8/26, 5/13/26, and 6/10/26, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Greater Lawn WIC Clinic, 4150 W. 55th St. For more information, visit chicago.gov/WIC. The graphic includes images of milk, tomatoes, carrots, apples, broccoli, and bread, emphasizing the availability of free food. A logo for the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is present. An equal opportunity provider statement is included.
Poster for the "11th Ward Food Safety and Inspection Workshop" presented by CDPH and Nicole Lee. It’s scheduled for June 10, 2026, from 1:30 - 3:00 PM at the Chicago Public Library, Chinatown Branch, Chicago, IL. Includes an image of gloved hands washing vegetables, baskets of fruit, and a person writing in a notebook. A QR code is provided for seat reservation.
A blue newsstand on a city sidewalk offers free naloxone, also known as Narcan, as part of a Chicago Department of Public Health initiative to expand access to the medication. Nearby streets are Humboldt Park and Albany Park. There is a traffic light and crosswalk in the background.
Flyer for Overdose Response Training by CDPH. Features a large "L-E-A-R-N" graphic, registration QR code, and details about administering naloxone, responding to overdoses, and harm reduction. Scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2-3 PM, virtual session. Contact via BehavioralHealthPrograms@cityofchicago.org.
Flyer for Overdose Response Training by CDPH. Features a large "L-E-A-R-N" graphic, registration QR code, and details about administering naloxone, responding to overdoses, and harm reduction. Scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2-3 PM, virtual session. Contact via BehavioralHealthPrograms@cityofchicago.org.
A flyer promoting a free QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) training by CDPH (Chicago Department of Public Health). A QR code is provided for registration. Training details: Friday, May 22, 11 AM – 12:30 PM, virtual. The flyer highlights skills like recognizing suicide warning signs and helping people in crisis. Additional logos include CDPH and QPR Institute. More information available at chicago.gov/SuicidePrevention.
Poster titled "What Chicagoans should know about the Ebola outbreak," featuring the Chicago Department of Public Health logo, with a green abstract background resembling the Ebola virus.
A minimalistic illustration of a person holding their pregnant belly. The text reads, "Maternal Mental Health Matters," followed by "Pregnancy and postpartum are a beautiful journey." and "But your mental wellness is just as important as your physical health." The Chicago Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom.
Two hands holding cups of slushy drinks in front of a textured wall. Text over the image provides details for upcoming Mpox vaccination events at Touche', Color Club, and Kusanya Café with specific dates, times, and addresses. The bottom right corner features the CDPH logo.
A person is painting, and text over the image lists Healing Arts Classes for the week: "Messy Makers" on 5/18 at Roseland Clinic, "Community Based Mural" on 5/19 at Greater Lawn Clinic, "Picture This: Blending Wellness and Creativity in Polaroid Art" on 5/19 at Roseland Clinic, and "Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound" on 5/19 and 5/20 at Greater Grand/Bronzeville East 43rd Street Health Hub. Healing Arts Chicago logo is in the bottom right corner.
Mental Health Summit flyer detailing event information: free, open to the public, for support during mental health crises. Scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Kennedy-King College in Chicago. Featuring guest speaker Mayor Brandon Johnson. Includes topics, speaker names, sponsors, and contact details. Sponsored by Disparti Law Group.
Three people are seated around a table with microphones, engaged in a podcast recording. Behind them are the American and Chicago flags. The title indicates it's the "Healthy Chicago Podcast," discussing unsafe sleep practices linked to infant deaths. The logo for the Chicago Department of Public Health is visible.
Job opportunities announcement from the Chicago Department of Public Health for the week of May 11. Includes positions: Supervising Physician, 1 opening, job #417248-1, closing May 25; Student Intern in Marketing and Communications, 2 openings, job #419382, closing May 26; Director of Crisis Services, 1 opening, job #409824-1, closing May 13. Apply at bit.ly/CDPH_Jobs.
A small rodent is shown with text above it reading, "What Chicagoans should know about Hantavirus." The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) logo is in the bottom right corner.
The image is a promotional flyer for the Greater Lawn West 55th Street WIC in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. It announces the provision of free fresh fruit and vegetables to WIC and behavioral health clients on the second Wednesday of each month. Dates listed are 4/8/26, 5/13/26, and 6/10/26. The event takes place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Greater Lawn WIC Clinic, 4150 W. 55th Street. For more information, visit Chicago.gov/WIC. The flyer includes illustrations of fruits, vegetables, and a juice box, and notes that the institution is an equal opportunity provider.
A hand holding a paintbrush over a colorful watercolor painting on a white surface. A list of healing arts classes is overlaid, detailing locations, dates, times, class titles, and educators. The Healing Arts Chicago logo is visible in the bottom right corner.
Sure! Here's an alternative text description: "Two individuals standing in front of microphones with the flags of the United States and Chicago in the background. Text on the image reads: 'Healthy Chicago Podcast, Episode #125, Conversaciones sobre Salud Mental con la Comisión de Juventud del Alcalde de Chicago.' CDPH logo is in the bottom right corner.
The image is a public health poster titled “Carry Naloxone Save a Life.” It includes a graphic of a naloxone nasal spray. The poster explains that naloxone is a medication for reversing opioid overdoses. It encourages carrying naloxone, emphasizing its simplicity and lack of required medical training. The Chicago Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom, and there’s a call to action to find naloxone nearby.
Schedule of Healing Arts Classes from Healing Arts Chicago for May 4 and 5. Events include "Messy Makers" at Roseland Clinic, "Community Based Mural" at Greater Lawn Clinic, "Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound" at Greater Grand/Bronzeville East 43rd Street Health Hub, and "Picture This: Blending Wellness & Creativity in Polaroid Art" at Roseland Clinic.
Blue flyer with star pattern detailing Mpox vaccination events organized by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Events are on April 30 at CALOR, May 11 at Meeting House Tavern, and May 19 at Touche. Event times vary. CDPH logo in the bottom right corner.
Beginning May 1, approximately 150,000 Illinoisans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits. Take action now or you may lose your benefits. CDPH (Chicago Department of Public Health) logo is at the bottom.
A group of three people stands in front of the Chicago flag and an American flag, smiling for the photo. The image is labeled "Healthy Chicago Podcast Episode #128: A Discussion About Mental Health with the Mayor’s Youth Commission." The Chicago Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom. Music player controls are visible.
A colorful schedule for "This Week’s Healing Arts Classes." It lists five events from 4/27 to 4/29, each with dates, times, and locations, including Roseland Clinic, Greater Lawn Clinic, Greater Grand/Bronzeville East 43rd Street Health Hub, Towards Relief, and North River Clinic. The Healing Arts Chicago logo is at the bottom.
Celebratory poster for National Volunteer Week, April 19-25. The image features raised hands in various skin tones and text saying, "Thank you to our volunteers!" Logos for Medical Reserve Corps and CDPH are at the bottom.
This image is a flyer promoting a free QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) training hosted by CDPH (Chicago Department of Public Health) and QPR Institute. It highlights the importance of preventing suicide. The flyer includes instructions to scan a QR code to register, and details about virtual training on Friday, April 24, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. It also emphasizes learning to recognize suicide warning signs and getting help for someone in crisis. A website link for more information is provided at the bottom.
A digitally illustrated Earth in shades of green and blue with the text "How Chicagoans Can Celebrate Earth Month" overlaying it.
The image is a promotional graphic for the "Healthy Chicago Podcast" episode 129, focused on National Infant Immunization Week. It features two crossed adhesive bandages above podcast playback controls and the logo of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Flyer for Overdose Response Training by CDPH. Includes the Chicago flag and CDPH logo. Details: Learn how to administer naloxone (Narcan), respond to overdoses, and understand harm reduction. Date: Thursday, April 30, 2-3 PM. Format: Virtual. Features a QR code for registration and contact email.
This image is a schedule for Healing Arts Chicago classes. - April 20 and 21: "Messy Makers" at Roseland Clinic, 4–5:30 PM. - April 21: "Community Based Mural" at Greater Lawn Clinic, 2–7 PM. - April 21: "Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound" at Greater Grand/Bronzeville, East 43rd Street Health Hub, 3-4:30 PM and 6–7 PM. - April 22 and 24: "Hope Lives Here! – Writing Towards Relief" at Lawndale Clinic. The bottom corner features the Healing Arts Chicago logo.
A flyer titled "Sexual Health Has No Age Limit" promotes an event at the SouthEast Atlas Regional Senior Center on Thursday, April 23, from 10 AM to 2 PM. The event focuses on sexual health for people 50 and older and includes presentations, giveaways, games, and a Q&A about safer sex. The logo of the Chicago Department of Public Health is at the bottom.
A schedule for Healing Arts Chicago from April 20 to June 12. Clinics are in Englewood, Greater Grand, Greater Lawn, and Lawndale. Activities include "Audio Pharmacology™ Sound Spa®," "Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound," "Growing Together: Community Based Mural," and "hope lives here! - Writing Towards Relief." Days and times vary. A note suggests checking the HAC schedule for availability.
This image is a public health announcement for STI Awareness Week. It features the text, "Step 3: Treat," and advises individuals who test positive for an STI to work with healthcare providers for proper treatment. It emphasizes taking all prescribed medication, not sharing medicine, and avoiding sex until treatment is completed. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) logo is at the bottom.
This image is an informational flyer for a health event hosted by CDPH, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Door Neighborhood Center. It announces free routine pediatric vaccines and flu/COVID vaccines for ages six months and older. BCBS will provide farmer's market produce, with 125 boxes available on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is on Monday, April 20, 2026, at BDNC South Lawndale, 2551 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, from 12 pm to 4 pm. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. There's a QR code for more details.
Poster for STI Awareness Week. Background is a gradient of blue and purple. Text reads: "Step 2: Test. Get tested, as it’s the only way to know - for sure - if you have an STI. To do so, go to CDPH’s sexual health clinics across the city." The CDPH logo is at the bottom-right corner.
The image promotes STI Awareness Week with a gradient background. It reads, "Step 1: Talk - Openly speak with your partner and healthcare provider about your sexual health." The CDPH logo is at the bottom right.
Sure! Here’s a concise alt text description: "Poster for a free QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) training by CDPH and QPR Institute, focusing on suicide prevention. Includes a QR code for registration, a teal ribbon with stars, and details of a virtual session on Friday, April 24, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Encourages learning to recognize suicide warning signs and get help for someone in crisis. Visit chicago.gov/SuicidePrevention for more info."
Decorative mosaic pattern with blue, orange, and red accents surrounding the text: “CDPH Celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month.”