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.

What is National Infant Immunization Week and why is it important? On a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, CDPH nurses discuss why this yearly observance is crucial for children’s health.

Watch: https://chi.gov/4vPUfrZ
Listen: https://chi.gov/4u1vjvR

#NationalInfantImmunizationWeek

How to spot health misinformation that's fueling rise in disease outbreaks At a time when misinformation and disinformation can spread as quickly as a virus, being able to evaluate claims and recognize misleading statements is critical.

INTERESTING READ: How to spot health misinformation that's fueling rise in disease outbreaks chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...

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.

Join us for our next Overdose Response Training on Thursday, April 30.

Register to attend at https://chi.gov/4dwN4hq and you will receive an emailed link to join the remote meeting.

📅 Thursday, April 30
🕰️ 2-3 PM
🔗 Virtual

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.

This image is a colorful schedule for "Healing Arts Classes" with three listings: 1. April 22 - "Stretch, Strengthen, Move!" at Pilsen Clinic, 3-4 PM and 6-7 PM. 2. April 22 - "Root and Rise: Breathe, Yoga and Scripting" at North River Clinic, 5:30-7 PM. 3. April 23 - "Thursday Midday Reset: Audio Pharmacology Sound Spa" at Englewood Clinic, 12-2 PM and 5-6:30 PM. The bottom right corner features the Healing Arts Chicago logo with a heart and star.

New session alert! 📢

Starting next week, a new Healing Arts Chicago session will run until June 12, with activities including yoga, stretching, sound spa, and more. 🎨 ♥️

Check out the upcoming schedule + sign up for free classes near you: https://chi.gov/4kh69pt

#HealingArtsChicago #MentalHealth

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.

Next Thursday (4/23) we’ll be hosting a fun + informational gathering for older adults, “Sexual Health Has No Age Limit.”

Held at the SouthEast Atlas Regional Senior Center from 10 am-2 pm, the event will feature a Q&A with sexual health experts, giveaways, games, and more.

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.

A schedule for "Healing Arts Chicago" from April 20 to June 12. The clinic offers various activities at three locations: North River, Pilsen, and Roseland. North River: "Root and Rise: Breathe, Yoga and Scripting" on Wednesdays, 5:30-7 pm; "Community Connections: DIY Jewelry with Robin" on Saturdays, 1-3 pm. Pilsen: "Stretch, Strengthen, MOVE!" on Wednesdays, 3-4 pm, and 6-7 pm. Roseland: "Messy Makers" on Mondays and Tuesdays, 4-5:30 pm; "Blending Wellness and Creativity in Polaroid Art" on Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm. A note advises checking the HAC schedule for availability.

Healing Arts Chicago is starting a new session on April 20! The current session will run until June 12 and includes activities such as yoga, sound meditation, DIY jewelry, Polaroid art, and more.

Sign up for free classes near you: https://chi.gov/4kh69pt

#HealingArtsChicago #MentalHealth #Chicago

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.

While the continued decrease of reported STIs is encouraging, there's more to do. Regular testing, treatment, and prevention are key!

Learn more at www.chicago.gov/SexualHealth

#STIreport #STIawarenessWeek

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.

Flyer in Spanish promoting a vaccination event by the Chicago Department of Public Health, BlueCross BlueShield, and Blue Door Neighborhood Center. Includes cartoon characters of a doctor, a nurse, and a child with medical and food-themed graphics. Event details: April 20, 2026, from 12 PM to 4 PM, at BDNC South Lawndale, 2551 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments recommended. QR code present.

Join us on Monday, 4/20 (12-4 pm) for a National Infant Immunization Week event at Blue Door Neighborhood's South Lawndale location (2551 W. Cermak Rd.).

-Routine pediatric and vaccines to eligible kids
-Flu/COVID vaccines for all 6 months+

Register at bit.ly/NIIWCDPH

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.

During STI Awareness Week, CDPH reminds you that we provide STI testing and treatment at our health hubs across the city: www.chicago.gov/SexualHealth

We encourage you to #TalkTestTreat this #STIWeek.

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.

DYK? Nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have an STI. Know your #STI care options so you can continue to #TalkTestTreat. https://bit.ly/4f3hIx9 #STIweek

Visit Chicago.gov/SexualHealth to find resources and services related to sexual health in Chicago.

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."

If you would like to know the warning signs of suicide + learn how you can help those in crisis, join our next virtual Question, Persuade, and Refer Virtual Training on Friday, 4/24 (11 am-12:30 pm).

Register at https://chi.gov/4rIMRLw

#MentalHealth #QPR

Decorative mosaic pattern with blue, orange, and red accents surrounding the text: “CDPH Celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month.”

Throughout April, CDPH celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). This month is a great time to reflect on the valuable historical and cultural contributions made by Americans of Arab descent.

Discover more information relevant to #NAAHM at https://chi.gov/4cp40o2

A text graphic in blue, pink, and purple letters on a yellow background reads, "This is STI Awareness Week. It is a public health initiative meant to encourage talk about STIs and reduce stigma to encourage testing and treatment." The text repeats multiple times. The lower right corner displays the logo of the Chicago Department of Public Health.

STI Awareness Week is observed the second full week in April and provides an opportunity to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Visit Chicago.gov/SexualHealth to find resources and services related to sexual health in Chicago.

#STIAwarenessWeek #SexualHealth

A flyer for the Healthy Chicago Healing Circle virtual support group. Hosted by the Chicago Department of Public Health, it offers sessions for adults 18+ dealing with difficult life experiences. Facilitators include licensed clinicians. Group sessions start Tuesday, April 14, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. A 10-week series with 90-minute virtual sessions is available. Contact number: (312) 747-7496.

A safe space. A small group. A step toward something better. 💙

Call (312) 747-7496 to reserve your spot. Healing Circle sessions begin Tuesday, April 14.

Explore additional mental and emotional wellness support at: chicago.gov/mentalhealthclinics

#MentalHealth #Healing

Promotional graphic for National Public Health Week, Day 3, focusing on lead prevention. The Chicago Department of Public Health logo is in the lower right corner.

Informational graphic for National Public Health Week, Day 3, focusing on lead prevention. It states that in 2025, nearly 1,300 children received case management for elevated blood levels, and almost 1,200 homes were inspected for lead and other health hazards. The CDPH logo is at the bottom right.

Green background with the text "What Can You Do?" in bold black letters in the center. The logo for the Chicago Department of Public Health is in the bottom right corner.

Text promoting lead testing in children at 12, 24, and 36 months. It advises consulting local health departments about testing homes built before 1978 for lead. Includes a contact hotline number. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) logo is at the bottom right.

It’s National Public Health Week. We’d like to provide helpful data on lead protection in Chicago and resources we can all use to ensure a healthier future. ♥️

Learn more at https://chi.gov/4noLali

#LeadProtection #NationalPublicHealthWeek #PublicHealth

This image shows two people smiling in front of the U.S. and Chicago flags. Below, there's text indicating it's an episode of the "Healthy Chicago Podcast," titled "Episode #124: Communicable Disease Control Investigators," with playback controls and the Chicago Department of Public Health logo.

On a new episode of the Healthy Chicago Podcast, Noel Green speaks with LaRhonda Witherspoon about the role that CDPH's Syndemic Infectious Diseases Bureau plays in providing support for patients who have fallen out of care.

🎧 https://chi.gov/4crlh0Z
💻 https://chi.gov/3PU1UoA

Flyer titled "Free Fruit and Veggies." It announces a partnership between Greater Lawn West 55th Street WIC and Greater Chicago Food Depository. Free fresh fruit and vegetables are provided to WIC and behavioral health clients on the 2nd Wednesday each month. Date: 4/8. Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m. Location: Greater Lawn WIC Clinic, 4150 W. 55th St. Includes decorative fruit images and CDPH logo.

Flyer advertising free fruits and vegetables organized by the WIC clinic at Greater West Lawn and Greater Food Chicago Depository. Distribution for WIC beneficiaries occurs on the second Wednesday of each month. Event details: April 4, 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Greater Lawn WIC Clinic, 4150 W. 55th St. Includes colorful images of fruits and vegetables in the background and the CDPH logo. Written in Spanish.

Did you know that CDPH + Greater Chicago Food Depository are partnering together to provide FREE fresh fruit and veggies on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at our Greater Lawn West 55th Street WIC.

📅 4/8
🕰️ 9:30 - 11 am
📍 Greater Lawn WIC Clinic (4150 W. 55th St.)

chicago.gov/WIC

A purple health resource fair flyer titled "Healthy Chicago: Healthy Women, Healthy Futures." The event is on Friday, April 3, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Bronzeville East 43rd Street Health Hub. It will offer free testing, educational material, doula care, SNAP and WIC assistance, safe sleep demonstrations, and talks with Dr. Maya Green and Erica Taylor, OBGYN. Hosted by CDPH.

Pregnant Women and New Moms, ♥️

Join us tomorrow at Bronzeville East 43rd St. Health Hub for a FREE health resource fair entitled "Healthy Chicago: Healthy Women, Healthy Futures."

📅 Friday, April 3
⌚ 10 am-2 pm
📍 4314 S. Cottage Grove

Register at https://chi.gov/4cjRTcW

Icon of a red apple with a skyline resembling Chicago, representing the Healthy Chicago Podcast. Text below reads, "Episode #123: National Nutrition Awareness Month." The Chicago Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom right. Audio control symbols are depicted.

Stepping into April, we’d like to highlight the importance of carrying over tips from National Nutrition Awareness Month to the rest of the year.

💻 https://chi.gov/4v1JNgj
🎧 https://chi.gov/4s4v55K

Find more info about WIC at https://chi.gov/4sINXZs

Promotional graphic urging to join the Medical Reserve Corps to help protect Chicago. Features an illustration of the city's skyline and includes the URL for Illinois Helps website. Logos of Chicago Department of Public Health and Medical Reserve Corps displayed at the bottom.

Chicago Medical Reserve Corps is a program of dedicated volunteers who support preparedness, response, and recovery activities during public health emergencies & community events.

Sign up to volunteer at https://chi.gov/4s1kl9r In the Organization section, select "Chicago Medical Reserve Corps."

A colorful schedule of "Healing Arts Classes" from Healing Arts Chicago. The background is blue, fading to purple. The dates and classes are listed: March 30 - "Breathe, Create, and Flow" at Roseland Clinic (4-6 PM), March 31 - "Community Based Mural" at Greater Lawn Clinic (2-7 PM), April 1 - "Stretch, Strengthen, Move!" at Pilsen Clinic (3-4 PM and 6-7 PM), and April 1 - "Root and Rise: Breathe, Yoga and Scripting" at North River Clinic (5:30-7 PM).

Schedule for Healing Arts Classes by Healing Arts Chicago. April 1st: "Writing Towards Relief" at Lawndale Clinic from 3-4 PM, and a virtual session from 6-7:30 PM. April 2nd: "Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound" at Greater Grand Clinic from 11 AM-12 PM and 1-2 PM. April 3rd: "Writing Towards Relief" at Lawndale Clinic from 3-4 PM.

Healing Arts Chicago offers a wide range of free arts services to support mental health and wellness at the City’s mental health clinics and health hubs. The current session will run until this Friday (April 3).

Sign up for free classes near you: https://chi.gov/4kh69pt

This image is an informational poster for a free "Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)" training by CDPH. It includes a CDPH Suicide Prevention logo with a teal and purple ribbon. There is a QR code to scan for registration. The poster highlights learning objectives, including recognizing suicide warning signs and getting help for someone in crisis. Monthly virtual trainings are available, featuring a date and time example, "Friday, March 27, 11 AM - 12:30 PM." Additional icons represent these details. More information is available at chicago.gov/SuicidePrevention.

REMINDER: You ever wonder how to help someone who is showing warning signs of suicide? Join CDPH’s virtual Question, Persuade, Refer Training on Fri, 3/27 (11 AM-12:30 PM) to recognize indicators of crisis and learn how to help those in need.

Register: https://chi.gov/4rIMRLw

A brown flyer for an Overdose Response Training by CDPH. It includes details on administering naloxone, responding to overdoses, and harm reduction. The event is on Thursday, March 26, from 2 to 3 PM and is virtual. A QR code is provided for registration. Contact information is at the bottom and it has an orange box with event details and a pixelated QR box..

REMINDER: Overdose Response Training is on Thursday, March 26 from 2-3 PM. Participants will learn how to administer Narcan, hear about the principles behind harm reduction, and be able to ask questions about responding to overdose IRL.

Register: https://chi.gov/4dwN4hq

#HarmReduction #Narcan

This image lists Healing Arts classes in Chicago for a specific week. The schedule includes: - 3/23: "Breathe, Create, and Flow" from 4-6 PM at Roseland Clinic. - 3/24: "Community Based Mural" from 2-7 PM at Greater Lawn Clinic. - 3/24: "Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound" from 2-5 PM at Greater Grand Clinic. - 3/25: "Stretch, Strengthen, Move!" from 3-4 PM at Westside Clinic. - 3/25: "Root and Rise: Breathe, Yoga and Scripting" from 3:30-5 PM at North River Clinic. - 3/27: "Writing Towards Relief" from 3-4 PM at Lawndale Clinic. The background is a gradient of purple and blue with the Healing Arts Chicago logo at the bottom right.

This is the 2nd to last week of the current Healing Arts Chicago session!

📅 Check out the upcoming schedule and sign up for free classes near you: https://chi.gov/4kh69pt

#HealingArtsChicago #MentalHealth #Health #Chicago

Two baby bottles with yellow lids, one filled with liquid, and a teaspoon of powdered formula in front. Text reads: "Illinois WIC Formula Change. Contact your local WIC agency for more information." Background is light wood.

Baby bottles with yellow lids and a measuring spoon filled with formula powder are on a wooden surface. Text in Spanish provides details about WIC formula changes in Illinois.

Illinois WIC has switched from Enfamil to Similac formula.

The change followed federal rules to ensure families get quality formula and WIC resources are used wisely. The new formula has similar nutrients, so babies continue to get the nutrition they need.

If you have questions: chicago.gov/WIC

This image is an informational poster for a free "Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)" training by CDPH. It includes a CDPH Suicide Prevention logo with a teal and purple ribbon. There is a QR code to scan for registration. The poster highlights learning objectives, including recognizing suicide warning signs and getting help for someone in crisis. Monthly virtual trainings are available, featuring a date and time example, "Friday, March 27, 11 AM - 12:30 PM." Additional icons represent these details. More information is available at chicago.gov/SuicidePrevention.

You ever wonder how to help someone who is showing warning signs of suicide? Join CDPH’s virtual Question, Persuade, Refer Training on Fri, 3/27 (11 AM-12:30 PM) to recognize indicators of crisis and learn how to help those in need.

Register: https://chi.gov/4rIMRLw

#HarmReduction

This image is a promotional graphic for the "Healthy Chicago Podcast" featuring Episode #122, titled "LGBTQ Health Awareness Week with Antonio King." It shows two people standing in front of the American and Chicago flags, smiling towards the camera. The bottom of the graphic includes media playback icons and the CDPH (Chicago Department of Public Health) logo.

On a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, CDPH Information Coordinator James Scalzitti + Antonio King—the 1st Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs for the City of Chicago—discuss his new position, LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, and more.

Listen: https://chi.gov/4bB6M9q
Watch: https://chi.gov/4cWc55B

A brown flyer for an Overdose Response Training by CDPH. It includes details on administering naloxone, responding to overdoses, and harm reduction. The event is on Thursday, March 26, from 2 to 3 PM and is virtual. A QR code is provided for registration. Contact information is at the bottom and it has an orange box with event details and a pixelated QR box..

Our first Overdose Response Training of the year will be on March 26.
Register to attend at https://chi.gov/4dwN4hq and you will receive an emailed link to join the remote meeting.

📅 Thursday, March 26
⌚ 2-3 PM
📍 Virtual

#HarmReduction #Training #Narcan #BehavioralHealth

This image shows a podcast episode cover from the "Healthy Chicago Podcast." Episode #116 is titled "Building a City for Everyone: Adults with Disabilities in Chicago." The cover is tan and appears like a podcast episode and includes a person seated at a table. The Chicago Department of Public Health logo is in the bottom right corner. There are icons with circular arrows, back, pause, forward and shuffle arrows below a progress bar.

On a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, Tessa Day (CDPH) and Clarissa Stanhope (formerly of MOPD) discuss how a new report provides insights + data needed to improve the health and well-being of Chicagoans with disabilities.

Listen: https://chi.gov/3NwvH5V

#Accessibility

This image is a schedule for Healing Arts Chicago classes. The background is a blue and purple gradient. The heading says, “this week’s Healing Arts Classes.” The schedule lists: - 3/16: "Breathe, Create, and Flow" from 4-6 PM at Roseland Clinic. - 3/17: "Community Based Mural" from 2-7 PM at Greater Lawn Clinic. - 3/17: "Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound" from 3-5 PM at Greater Grand Clinic. - 3/18: "Stretch, Strengthen, Move!" from 4-6 PM at Pilsen Clinic. - 3/18: "Root and Rise: Breathe, Yoga and Scripting" from 5:30-7:30 PM at North River Clinic. The Healing Arts Chicago logo is in the bottom right corner.

Schedule of Healing Arts Classes for the week with purple and pink background. Events list in lavender blocks "Writing Towards Relief on 3/18, 3-4 PM at Lawndale Clinic, and 6-7:30 PM online. Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound on 3/19, 11 AM-12 PM, 1-2 PM at Greater Grand Clinic. Community Connections: DIY Jewelry on 3/20, 1-3 PM at North River Clinic." Healing Arts Chicago logo at the bottom right.

Healing Arts Chicago offers a wide range of free arts services to support mental health and wellness at the City’s mental health clinics and health hubs. ♥️ 🎨 🎵

Check out the upcoming schedule and sign up for free classes near you: https://chi.gov/4kh69pt