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Community

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Encourages Eligible Residents to Apply for Medicaid Redetermination

Silence DoGood - June 6, 2023

The public health emergency declaration ended on May 11, 2023, causing Medicaid Continuous Enrollment and other Medicaid flexibilities to end as well. #medicaid

Health

Commissioner Donna Miller, Cook County Sheriff’s Office Announce Ordinance Prohibiting Sale of Flavored Liquid Nicotine Products in Cook County

Silence DoGood - April 26, 2023

“Tobacco companies are aware that adding flavors to their products increases their appeal to consumers, especially our young people..." #cookcounty

Community

CCDPH Awarding over $14 Million in Community Grants for Behavioral Health Interventions

Silence DoGood - November 17, 2022

The Building Healthy Communities Behavioral Health Initiative will be built on a foundation of equity and inclusivity. #ccdph

Community

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Releases ‘Cardiovascular Health in the Southland’ Report

Silence DoGood - September 8, 2022

The report found that overall, cardiovascular disease-related deaths occur more frequently in CCDPH’s South jurisdiction, which has a substantial Black population, compared to the Southwest jurisdiction, whose population is predominantly white.

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