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Calling all Homan Square and Garfield Park neighbors!

Josh Z from Chicago Department of Public Health · 1 day ago
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Come on out to Summer Bash on Wednesday, July 17 from 2-5 p.m. between 3600-3700 W. Lexington St.

Enjoy spending a summer afternoon with friends from the community!

1 day ago Subscribers of Chicago Department of Public Health in 10 neighborhoods in General

Edgewater neighbors-

Josh Z from Chicago Department of Public Health · 2 days ago
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There's a free suicide prevention/QPR training session tomorrow (Tuesday, July 16) from 4:30-6 pm at the Edgewater Branch Chicago Public Library. Come on out and learn how about question, persuade, refer (QPR) methods and how to talk to someone who is considering suicide.

RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edgewater-c...

2 days ago Subscribers of Chicago Department of Public Health in 12 neighborhoods in General

Good morning!

Josh Z from Chicago Department of Public Health · 5 days ago
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Join us on Saturday July 27th at Malcolm X College for our Healing Arts Chicago Summer Celebration embarking on a day of making, learning, and discussion. Check out the photos for complete details.

Register for FREE: https://hac-summer-celebration.eventbrit...

Hope to see you there!!!

5 days ago Subscribers of Chicago Department of Public Health in General

CDPH wishes you a Happy Independence Day!

Josh Z from Chicago Department of Public Health · 3 Jul
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We encourage you to celebrate safely.

All CDPH Clinics will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and early closures on Wednesday, July 3rd are as follows:

•Mental Health Clinic: Closing at 2:30 p.m.
•Immunization Clinics: Closing at 2:00 p.m.
•All CDPH WIC Clinics: Closing at 2:00 p.m.
•STI Clinics: Closing at 2:00 p.m.

Additionally, the WIC Clinic located at 2400 S Kedzie will also be closed on July 5th.

3 Jul Subscribers of Chicago Department of Public Health in General

We're hosting another free, virtual Harm Reduction training this Friday, June 28 from 12-1 pm.

Josh Z from Chicago Department of Public Health · 24 Jun
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Join us if you'd like to learn more about Narcan/Naloxone, opioids, and how we can end overdose.

Click here to attend: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-team...
Meeting ID: 210 387 482 079
Passcode: tZVXSw

24 Jun Subscribers of Chicago Department of Public Health in General

On today’s episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, CDPH’s Miguel Lopez speaks with Cathi Ortiz (Calumet Area Industrial Commission) and Lisa Powell-Butler (Phalanx Family Services) about what PlayStreets brings to the South region of Chicago, successes

Josh Z from Chicago Department of Public Health · 18 Jun
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and challenges each group experiences in their local involvement, and how the program improves the community.

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4eoHBat
Apple: https://apple.co/4ct1wTN
YouTube: https://youtu.be/xDTn_dyapRE

PlayStreets encourages residents – and especially kids – to lead active and healthy lifestyles by creating safe, fun, and accessible play spaces. The collaborative program additionally promotes physical wellness, healthy communities, resources, and strengthens community relationships by engaging local leaders and neighbors.

Read more about PlayStreets: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cd...

18 Jun Subscribers of Chicago Department of Public Health in General

The Chicago heat wave is here!

Josh Z from Chicago Department of Public Health · 17 Jun
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Stay cool and help your loved ones do the same.

Everyone—but especially those who are socially isolated, don’t have air conditioning, are 65 years or older, have a chronic disease, or are pregnant—should take precautions, even in the evening, by visiting cooling centers, libraries or park facilities with AC or visiting a friend or relative.

Check out other tips and resources: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fs...

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¡Llegó la ola de calor a Chicago! Mantente en lugares frescos y diles a tus seres queridos que hagan lo mismo.

Todos en la ciudad- especialmente aquellas personas que se encuentran aisladas, no tienen aire acondicionado, tienen más de 65 años, padecen enfermedades crónicas, o están embarazadas- deberán de tomar precauciones. Pueden acudir a los centros de enfriamiento, bibliotecas, instalaciones en los parques con aire acondicionado, o visitando algún amigo o familiar.

Encuentra aquí más consejos y recursos: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fs...

17 Jun Subscribers of Chicago Department of Public Health in General

Meet our amazing artist Natalia Cuevas (she/they)!

Josh Z from Chicago Department of Public Health · 6 Jun
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Natalia is a Mexican American artist, educator, and mentor, based in the city of Chicago and actively working towards building community, bridging cultures, and supporting youth through art based learning.

Sign up for their open studio classes at our North River Mental Health Center!

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dc...

6 Jun Subscribers of Chicago Department of Public Health in 8 neighborhoods in General

You can help reduce the risk for suicide in your community.

Josh Z from Chicago Department of Public Health · 5 Jun

Learn how to talk to someone who is considering suicide by participating in a free Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training on June 11 from 4:30-6:00 pm at Jesse Owens Park (8800 S. Clyde Ave). Learn more at: https://chicago.gov/suicideprevention

Call or text 988 if you or someone you know needs support now.

5 Jun Subscribers of Chicago Department of Public Health in 9 neighborhoods in General

We have one month left of the Spring Session of Healing Arts Chicago.

Josh Z from Chicago Department of Public Health · 3 Jun
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Be sure to sign up for free sessions for the remainder of this month!

For latest calendar and link to register, please view bit.ly/HealingArtChicagoEvents

3 Jun Subscribers of Chicago Department of Public Health in General
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