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The Cook County Public Health and Human Services Board is at a critical crossroads, tackling urgent staffing shortages and preparing for a new leadership era.

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Public Health Agency Prepares for New Director Amid Staffing Challenges and Compliance Issues
Public Health Human Services discusses staff updates, compliance, and ongoing recruitment efforts.
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September 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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The Cook County Board is at a crossroads, wrestling with how to fund essential health services while addressing the community's pressing needs.

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Cook County Board Discusses 2026 Public Health Budget and Essential Services Funding
Board reviews preliminary budget for public health and human services to support Council on Aging.
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August 25, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Cook County is making waves by slashing the levy impact by $1.79 million, all while ensuring vital health and social services remain intact for residents.

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County Reduces Levy Impact by $1.79 Million Through Fund Balance Usage
County officials detail $1.79 million fund balance reduction to minimize levy impact.
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August 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Cook County is taking a bold step towards better mental health support with a new mobile crisis response initiative approved unanimously by the Public Health Board.

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Commissioner Selleck Approves UW Superior Mobile Crisis Needs Assessment Agreement
Board unanimously approves agreement for mobile crisis response assessment by UW Superior.
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August 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Cook County is set to see a staggering 3000% increase in revenue from its mobile crisis response grant, paving the way for enhanced public health initiatives!

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Commissioner Damel highlights massive revenue increase from mobile crisis response grant
Mobile crisis response grant projections show a 3000% revenue increase for 2026.
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August 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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The Cook County Public Health & Human Services Board is tackling the urgent intersections of food security and climate change—are we prepared for the challenges ahead?

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Community Health Board discusses food security and climate impact on health
Community Health Board reports on food security grant and health risks from wildfires.
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August 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Cook County is on alert as a new COVID-19 variant emerges, alongside rising concerns over RSV and a recent measles exposure—what does this mean for your health?

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CCDPH reports low respiratory activity, discusses RSV, a measles exposure and a new COVID-19 variant to monitor
Cook County Department of Public Health told the committee respiratory virus activity in suburban Cook County is minimal to low, urged vaccinations for RSV and other illnesses, reported a recent measles case with 19 contacts, and said a new SARS-CoV-2 variant nicknamed 'Cicada' is under surveillance but has not yet shown evidence of immune escape.
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April 16, 2026 at 4:56 PM