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President Preckwinkle, Leading Health Advocates Urge Cook County Residents To Sign Up For Health Insurance Before Friday’s ACA Deadline

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by leading health care advocates to encourage Cook County residents to enroll for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

December 14, 2017

Community, Health

President Preckwinkle Joins CCHHS, Health Advocates in Highlighting Essential Health Services Provided by Cook County

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) CEO Dr.

September 12, 2017

Community, Health

Cook County Releases Suburban Birth and Death Statistics from 2000 to 2014

The Cook County Department of Public Health has released a comprehensive data set of births and deaths in suburban Cook County from 2000 to 2014 through the County’s data portal.

September 1, 2017

Health, Open Data and Transparency, Technology

Medical Examiner Reports Deaths Caused by Powerful Opioid

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed more than 40 deaths in 2017 due to a powerful, new opioid.

May 8, 2017

Health

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Health & Hospitals System CEO Dr. Jay Shannon Regarding Today’s U.S. House Vote on the American Health Care Act

The impact of today’s vote by the U.S. House will be devastating.

May 4, 2017

Community, Health