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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 4h

Fall’s here, folks. 🍂 🎃 Get yourself ready for fall respiratory illness season by heading to Kennedy-King College this Saturday, October 3 for CDPH’s fall family vaccinations clinics kickoff. Register at chi.gov/4hSyjHs

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 11h

The Medical Reserve Corps is a vital volunteer group of both medical + non-medical professionals, organized on a local basis to help provide needed services to their communities during emergencies and disasters. Learn more on a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast at chi.gov/4dIJb8o

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

REMINDER: CDPH invites you to join us for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk (chi.gov/4dzLcne), an event to help raise awareness and support suicide prevention. Saturday, October 3 Montrose Harbor Check-In: 9 AM Event Start: 10:30 AM

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

CDPH recently launched a Street Psychiatry model (chi.gov/47ha7sb), expanding care beyond traditional clinical settings. The City of Chicago’s Street Psychiatry program brings services directly to people in community settings to close gaps in treatment + support continuity of care.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Chicago will soon be the home to the global COVID-19 Monument of Honor, Remembrance, & Resilience. As a prelude to the installation of the monument, all are invited to a dedication ceremony on Friday, 10/2 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Find details + RSVP at chi.gov/4rDajvu

Visual of a promotional graphic for the COVID-19 Monument Dedication. The background features a silhouette of four people facing a city skyline with prominent buildings. The image includes a triangle with a stylized virus symbol and the words "COVID-19 MONUMENT" at the top. Below, the text reads: "Honor. Remember. Heal." An invitation is extended to frontline and essential workers and those affected by COVID-19 for a dedication event on October 2 in Chicago. The graphic highlights themes of courage, sacrifice, remembrance, and resilience, with a call to RSVP for details. A website link at the bottom is provided for further information.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

REMINDER: Our next Harm Reduction training starts today at 2 pm. Join us if you would like to know how to effectively respond to an overdose IRL, how to administer naloxone, and what the principles are behind harm reduction. Register to attend at chi.gov/4dwN4hq

Flyer for Overdose Response Training by CDPH. Offers learning on administering naloxone, responding to overdoses, and harm reduction. Training is on Thursday, September 24, from 2-3 PM, virtually. A QR code for registration is included. Contact email provided for questions.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join us for our next virtual Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training on Friday, September 25 (chi.gov/4rIMRLw). If you would like to know the warning signs of suicide and learn how you can help, come sit in with us. 📅 this Friday, September 25 ⌚ 11 AM-12:30 PM

A flyer for CDPH Suicide Prevention training. It features the CDPH and QPR logos. The flyer invites participation in a free QPR training, with virtual sessions available monthly. Key points include learning to recognize suicide warning signs and how to help someone in crisis. A QR code is provided for registration, with a session on Friday, September 25, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. The website address for more information is at the bottom.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

As we recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, listen to a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast to learn about CDPH's Suicide Prevention Initiative (chi.gov/4mDu0QL), QPR, and AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk. LISTEN: chi.gov/3Tk5wlS YOUTUBE: chi.gov/4hGmG6n

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A friendly reminder from CDPH: You can find free naloxone near you (chi.gov/4waIXhX) at all Chicago Public Library locations, in public health vending machines, in neighborhood newsstands, and at other sites around the city.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Would you like to know how to effectively respond to an overdose IRL, how to administer naloxone, and what the principles are behind harm reduction? If so, join us virtually for our next Overdose Response Training on Thurs, Sept 24 at 2 pm. Register: chi.gov/4dwN4hq #HarmReduction

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Postpartum depression + postpartum psychosis have received increased attention recently, highlighting the importance of checking in on new and expecting parents and recognizing when they may need support. Learn more on the Healthy Chicago Podcast: pod.link/1715533474

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

CDPH strongly recommends everyone receives the flu, COVID-19, + RSV immunizations recommended for them. CDPH provides no-cost flu + COVID-19 vaccines for Chicagoans at CDPH Immunization clinics and a variety of community vaccination events this fall and winter. Learn more: chi.gov/4noLali

A person sitting at a table is receiving an immunization injection. The text on the image reads: "2026-'27 respiratory virus season immunization recommendations for Flu, COVID-19, and RSV." Additional text states: "Recommendations from AAP, AAFP, and ACOG, as endorsed by IDPH and CDPH."

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

CDPH invites you to join us for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk (chi.gov/4dzLcne), an event to help raise awareness and support suicide prevention. Saturday, October 3 Montrose Harbor Check-In: 9 AM Event Start: 10:30 AM

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This Suicide Prevention Month, we’re highlighting how early postpartum support helps identify mental health needs, reduce isolation, and connect mothers to care—before crisis occurs. To learn more, visit: chicago.org/family-connects

Suicide Prevention Month poster by Family Connects Chicago and CDPH. The poster highlights the importance of addressing mental health needs and reducing isolation before crises occur. The message encourages supporting families.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Chicago, the next few days are projected to have high temperatures in the 90s. Certain populations are more vulnerable to heat. Check out other heat preparedness tips and resources from CDPH at chi.gov/4opsdQQ

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

News Announcement: 📢 CDPH Confirms Chicago's First Human Cases, One Death from West Nile Virus in 2026 Read the full release at chi.gov/3T7PSd9 For more information about mosquito levels in Chicago and mosquito-borne diseases, visit chi.gov/3UpnvaN.

Announcement from the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) about Chicago’s first two human cases and one death from West Nile virus in 2026. The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed several cases statewide. Tips for prevention include avoiding mosquito bites.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Now that the kids are back in school, it's the perfect time to focus on yourself. 🤗 This week's Healing Arts Chicago classes include yoga, writing, movement as defense, painting, photography, and more. And, as always, they're free. Sign up and join us at Chicago.gov/HealingArts.

A schedule for Healing Arts Chicago, Summer-Fall 2026 Session. It lists dates, classes, and locations with times. Classes include "Community Movement & Yoga," "Words live here! Writing Towards Relief," "Pages Within: A Visual Journaling Practice," "Movement as Defense and Ritual," and "The Hip Hop Healing Cypher: Write to Freedom." Locations are Greater Lawn Health Hub, Lawndale Health Clinic, Englewood Health Hub, North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, and Pilsen South Ashland Health Hub. More information at chicago.gov/HealingArts.

Schedule for Healing Arts Chicago, Summer-Fall 2026 Session. Classes listed:

- Wednesday, 9/2: "Root & Rise: Heal, Breathe, Move, Restore" [yoga] at 4024 W. North Ave, 7-8pm.
- Thursday, 9/3: "Still Life: The Practice of Being in the Moment" [painting] at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, 10am-12pm & 3-5pm.
- Thursday, 9/3: "Images of Us" [photography, storytelling] at Lawndale Health Clinic, 5-9pm.
- Friday, 9/4: "Freedom to Express" [movement & rhythm] at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, 10am-12pm & 3-5pm.
- Friday, 9/4: "Crafting with Community: Jewelry" [jewelry making] at Greater Lawn Health Clinic, 5-9pm.

Website: chicago.gov/HealingArts.

Schedule for Healing Arts Chicago, Summer-Fall 2026 Session. Includes dates, classes, and locations with times. Classes are: "Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step" at North Park Pulaski Health Clinic; "Creative Care for Caregivers" at Greater Lawn Health Hub; "Growing Together: Community Mural" at Greater Lawn Health Hub; "Silly Studio" at Englewood Health Hub; "Messy Makers" at Roseland Neighborhood Health Center. Visit chicago.gov/HealingArts for more details.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜 CDPH is raising awareness that overdose is preventable. You can reduce harm to yourself and others through tools like naloxone, drug testing kits, and community outreach. Learn how to prevent overdose: chi.gov/46digye #OverdoseAwarenessDay

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Did you lose someone special to COVID-19? You can help honor them. Using the link (chi.gov/4xqaUm1) share a loved one’s photo, name, dates, and optional tribute for a memorial presentation during the dedication for the COVID-19 Monument on Oct. 2. Learn more: chi.gov/4qIgBsZ

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Today, millions have died from or have been infected by COVID-19. For those who have perished, for those who have lost a loved one, for those suffering from long COVID, and for those who courageously ...

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

REMINDER: Join us today from 11 AM-12:30 PM for our next virtual Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training. If you would like to know the warning signs of suicide and learn how you can help, come sit in with us. Register to attend at chi.gov/4rIMRLw

This image is a flyer for a free QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) training by the Chicago Department of Public Health, focusing on suicide prevention. It includes instructions to learn about recognizing warning signs and helping someone in crisis. The flyer also features a QR code to register, details about virtual sessions occurring monthly, and the time for Friday, August 28 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. The webpage link provided is chicago.gov/SuicidePrevention.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Reminder: Join us for our next Overdose Response Training, tomorrow. You will hear about the principles behind harm reduction, learn how to administer naloxone, and be able to ask questions about how to effectively respond to an overdose. Register at chi.gov/4dwN4hq

Flyer for Overdose Response Training by CDPH with a red star and blue background. Includes topics such as administering naloxone, responding to overdoses, and harm reduction. Event is virtual, Thursday, August 27, 2-3 PM. Contains a QR code for registration and contact email provided.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Join us for our next virtual Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training on Friday, August 28. If you would like to know the warning signs of suicide and learn how you can help, come sit in with us. Register at chi.gov/4rIMRLw 📅 Friday, August 28 ⌚ 11 AM-12:30 PM

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Bats are the main carriers of rabies in Chicago and August is when bats are most active. 🦇 We’re here to provide quick answers about what you should do if there’s a bat in your home, if all bats can give you rabies, and more. Learn more at chicago.gov/rabies #rabies

A bat clings to a white wall. Text advises on actions if a bat is in your home: Stay calm, don’t touch it with bare hands, don’t try to let it outside, cover it with a container, call 311 to report, and contact a healthcare provider for post-exposure prophylaxis. Includes a speech bubble saying "how’s it goin’?" and a bat illustration. The image is associated with CDPH.

A poster from CDPH titled "Bats are cool," featuring an image of a bat. It warns that bats are the main carriers of rabies in Chicago and are most active in August. It advises contacting a healthcare provider if in contact with a bat. Batman is depicted at the bottom left.

The image features a public health advisory from the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) about rabies in Illinois. It includes text stating that rabies cases in dogs and cats are extremely rare. Instructions are given for those bitten by a dog or cat: clean the area, call 911 to report the bite, and consult a healthcare provider about post-exposure prophylaxis. The background includes images of a stethoscope, hands being washed, and a red telephone receiver.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Good morning! We have a new schedule of Healing Arts classes. Sign up for free at Chicago.gov/HealingArts. #HealingArts

Schedule for Healing Arts Chicago Summer-Fall 2026 Session. Includes dates, class names, locations, and times. Classes listed are sound meditation, dance, painting, support for caregivers, and Qigong. Locations include Roseland Health Hub, 1860 S. Blue Island, North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, Greater Lawndale Health Hub, and Englewood Health Hub. Visit chicago.org/HealingArts for more information.

A flyer titled "Healing Arts Chicago Summer-Fall 2026 Session" lists events:

1. "The Hip Hop Healing Cypher: Write to Reclaim" on Wednesday, 8/26 at Pilsen South Ashland Health Hub, 6-7:30 pm.
2. "Root & Rise: Heal, Breathe, Move, Restore" on Wednesday, 8/26 at 4024 W. North Ave., 7-8 pm.
3. "Still Life: The Practice of Being in the Moment" on Thursday, 8/27 at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, 10 am-3 pm.
4. "Silly Studio" on Thursday, 8/27 at Englewood Health Hub, 11 am-12:30 pm.

The flyer includes logos for Healing Arts Chicago and the website chicago.gov/HealingArts.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Would you like to know how to effectively respond to an overdose IRL, how to administer naloxone, and what the principles are behind harm reduction? If yes, join us virtually for our next Overdose Response Training on August 27. Register to attend at chi.gov/4dwN4hq #HarmReduction

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Chicago Medical Reserve Corps is a program of medical + non-medical volunteers who support preparedness, response, and recovery activities in public health emergencies + community events. Sign up at chi.gov/4s1kl9r. In the Organization section, select "Chicago Medical Reserve Corps."

Chicago skyline illustration with text: "Help Protect Chicago. Join the Medical Reserve Corps." A URL is displayed: "https://www.illinoishelps.net/". Instructions to select "Chicago Medical Reserve Corps" in the organization section. Logos for CDPH (Chicago Department of Public Health) and Medical Reserve Corps are at the bottom.

Chicago skyline illustration with text promoting joining the Chicago Medical Reserve Corps. Features a URL: https://www.illinoishelps.net/ and logos of CDPH and the Medical Reserve Corps. Text is in Spanish.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

CDPH is offering Emergency Plan Training for Faith-Based Organizations! 3-week trainings for congregation leadership are being offered in fall 2026 + spring 2027, designed to help our Chicago communities develop plans for potential emergency. Register: chi.gov/4gDLiw6

A diverse group of people sitting in a circle, engaged in discussion. The image promotes Chicago Department of Public Health's emergency plan training for faith-based organizations. Text reads: "Join CDPH's Emergency Plan Training for Faith-Based Organizations. A Crisis Can Happen Anytime. Is Your House of Worship Ready?"

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Make time for yourself to unwind, create, and connect at this week's Healing Arts Chicago classes. A full slate of free creative-based arts services is provided all around the city and is available to the public. Sign up for your favorites at Chicago.gov/HealingArts.

A schedule for "Healing Arts Chicago" Summer-Fall 2026 Session featuring events from August 17 to 18. Classes include "Sound Healing Arts: Story + Sound," "Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step," "Growing Together: Community Mural," and "Messy Makers." Locations are Roseland Health Hub, North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, and Greater Lawn Health Hub. Visit chicago.gov/HealingArts for more information.

Calendar for Healing Arts Chicago, Summer-Fall 2026 Session. Events: "Writing Towards Relief" on Tuesday, 8/18 at Lawndale Health Clinic, 5-6:30 pm; "Earth Arts: Ink Drawing" on Tuesday, 8/18 at Bronzeville Health Hub, 6-7 pm; "Earth Arts: Papermaking" on Wednesday, 8/19 at Bronzeville Health Hub, 1-2:30 pm; "Pages Within: A Visual Journaling Practice" on Wednesday, 8/19 at Englewood Health Hub, 10-11:30 am. Website: chicago.gov/HealingArts.

Schedule for Healing Arts Chicago, Summer-Fall 2026 Session. Events include "Images of Us" at Lawndale Health Clinic on Thursday, 8/20; "Still Life: The Practice of Being in the Moment" at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic on Thursday, 8/20; "Freedom to Express" at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic on Friday, 8/21; and "Crafting with Community: Jewelry" at Greater Lawn Health Clinic on Friday, 8/21. More information at chicago.gov/HealingArts.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Yesterday, an executive order was signed calling for changes to childhood vaccination recommendations. CDPH would like to share our evidence-based reassurances and offer our continued guidance. Learn more about CDPH's vaccination guidance at chicago.gov/vpd

Statement from the Chicago Department of Public Health regarding changes to childhood vaccination recommendations. Emphasizes vaccines' safety. Encourages reliance on health professionals for information. Reaffirms commitment to public health in Chicago.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

You can register for FREE arts services (painting, poetry, yoga) at locations across the city at Chicago.gov/HealingArts. Take a look at the new schedule for this week's Healing Arts Chicago classes. ♥️ 🎨 #HealingArts

A schedule for Healing Arts Chicago's Summer-Fall 2026 Session. It lists events from Monday, 8/10, to Tuesday, 8/11. Events include "Labor, Sound, and Survival" on 8/10 at Roseland Health Hub from 1-3:30 pm, "DanceJOY Wellness" at 1860 S. Blue Island, 3rd Floor from 6-7 pm. On Tuesday, 8/11, "Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step" at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic from 10-11:30 am and 2:30-3:30 pm, and "Qi Gong: The Art of Regulation, Restoration, and Redirection" at Englewood Health Hub from 12-2 pm. Website listed: chicago.gov/HealingArts.

A schedule for "Healing Arts Chicago" Summer-Fall 2026 session shows classes on Tuesday, 8/11: "Growing Together: Community Mural" at Greater Lawn Health Hub, 2-7 pm; "Silly Studio" at Englewood Health Hub, 2:30-4 pm; "Messy Makers" at Roseland Health Hub, 3-5 pm; "Tune In: Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound" at Dr. Martin Luther King Community Health Hub, 4-6 pm. More info at chicago.gov/HealingArts.

Schedule flyer for Healing Arts Chicago, Summer-Fall 2026 Session. Events: "The Hip Hop Healing Cypher: Write to Recollect" on Wednesday at Pilsen South Ashland Health Hub, 6-7:30 pm. "Root & Rise: Heal, Breathe, Move, Restore" on Wednesday at 4024 W. North Ave., 7-8:15 pm. "Still Life: The Practice of Being in the Moment" on Thursday at North Park Health Clinic, 10 am-12 pm and 3-5 pm. "Silly Studio" on Thursday at Englewood Health Hub, 11 am-12:30 pm. Visit chicago.gov/HealingArts for more.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Happy Friday! We are currently hiring for five positions: 💼 -Sanitarian II, -Chief Voucher Expediter, -Supervising Public Health Nurse, -Clinical Therapist III, and -Emergency Medical Technician Review the roles and apply at chi.gov/4wq83ts

Job opportunities flyer from the Chicago Department of Public Health for the week of 08/07. Positions listed: Sanitarian II (4 openings), Chief Voucher Expediter (1 opening), Supervising Public Health Nurse (1 opening), Clinical Therapist III (1 opening), and Emergency Medical Technician (5 openings). Includes job IDs and closing dates. Visit Chi.gov/CDPHJobs for more information.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Hello and Happy Monday! 😀 Check out the new schedule for this week's Healing Arts Chicago classes. 🎨 You can register for free arts services (painting, poetry, yoga) at Mental Health Centers across the city at Chicago.gov/HealingArts. #HealingArts

This image is a schedule for "Healing Arts Chicago" Summer-Fall 2026 Session. It lists dates, classes, and locations with times. Classes include "Silly Studio," "Messy Makers," "Tune In: Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound," "hope lives here!," and "Community Movement and Yoga." Locations are Englewood Health Hub, Roseland Health Hub, Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, Lawndale Health Clinic, and Greater Lawn Health Hub. The website chicago.gov/HealingArts is shown.

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Schedule for Healing Arts Chicago Summer-Fall 2026 Session. Events include "Tune In: Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound" on 8/4 at Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center, "Pages Within: A Visual Journaling Practice" on 8/5 at Englewood Health Hub, "Movement as Defense and Ritual" on 8/5 at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, and "The Hip Hop Healing Cypher: Write to Release" on 8/5 at Pilsen South Ashland Health Hub. More info at chicago.gov/HealingArts.

A flyer titled "Healing Arts Chicago Summer-Fall 2026 Session" lists classes. Wednesday, 8/5: "Root & Rise: Heal, Breathe, Move, Restore" (yoga) at 4024 W. North Ave. Thursday, 8/6: "Still Life: The Practice of Being in the Moment" (quiet painting) at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, 10 am - 12 pm. "Silly Studio" (gentle movement, healing activities, play) at Englewood Health Hub, 11 am - 12 pm. "Images of Us" (photography, healing, storytelling) at Lawndale Health Clinic, 1 - 3 pm. URL: chicago.gov/HealingArts.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Lollapalooza starts today! If you’re headed to Grant Park, remember CDPH’s safety tips: 🧴 Wear sunscreen 👂 Use earplugs 💧 Stay hydrated 🎒 Carry Naloxone Spot heat-related illness: chi.gov/4opsdQQ Harm reduction tips: chi.gov/45wcKFG Find #Naloxone nearby: bit.ly/FindNarcan

A large, vibrant crowd gathered at a park with city skyscrapers in the background, featuring the text: "How to do Lollapalooza from your pals at CDPH."

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

On this episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, Miguel Lopez is joined by Lisa Butler (Phalanx Family Services) and Felicia Walker (City Motivators) to discuss PlayStreets Chicago in 2026, what drives their work in communities, and how Chicagoans can get involved. 🎧 Listen at chi.gov/4wYoKeY

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

If you would like to know the warning signs of suicide and learn how you can help those in need, join our next virtual Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training on Friday, July 24. Register to attend at chi.gov/4rIMRLw

This image is a flyer for a free QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) training to prevent suicide, organized by CDPH. It invites registration via a QR code. The training is scheduled for Friday, July 24, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, and will be held virtually. The flyer highlights learning objectives: recognizing suicide warning signs and helping someone in crisis. Contact at chicago.gov/SuicidePrevention for more information.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Good morning! New classes are being offered for this week's Healing Arts Chicago classes. 🎨 Register for free arts services (painting, poetry, yoga) at Chicago's Mental Health Centers at Chicago.gov/HealingArts. #HealingArts

A schedule for the Healing Arts Chicago Summer-Fall 2026 Session. Classes are listed by date and include:

- Monday, 7/20: "Labor, Sound and Survival: Sound Meditation" at Roseland Health Hub, 1-3 PM.
- Tuesday, 7/21: "Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step" (painting) at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, 10:15 AM & 2:30 PM.
- Wednesday, 7/22: "Growing Together: Community Mural" (painting) at Greater Lawn Health Hub, 9 AM & 12 PM.
- Thursday, 7/23: "Messy Makers" (painting) at Roseland Health Hub, 11 AM & 3 PM.
- Tuesday, 7/21: "hope lives here!" (poetry) at Lawndale Health Clinic, 4 PM.

Chicago.gov/HealingArts is noted at the bottom.

This image is a schedule for the "Healing Arts Chicago" Summer-Fall 2026 Session. It includes the following events:
- Earth Art [ink drawing] on Tuesday, 7/21 at Bronzeville Health Hub, 5-7 pm.
- Earth Art [papermaking] on Wednesday, 7/22 at Bronzeville Health Hub, 1-2:30 pm.
- Pages Within: A Visual Journaling Practice [visual journaling] on Wednesday, 7/22 at Englewood Health Hub, 4:30-6:30 pm.
- Movement as Defense and Ritual [movement] on Wednesday, 7/22 at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, 5-7 pm.
- Root & Rise: Heal, Breathe, Rest, Restore [yoga] on Thursday, 7/23 at 4024 W. North Ave, 5:30-7 pm.
The image provides a website link at the bottom: chicago.gov/HealingArts.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17: Air quality has reached emergency levels, increasing health risks for everyone. Limiting outdoor activity is strongly advised. Wear a properly fitting N95 or KN95 mask if you must be outside. For updates and guidance: chicago.gov/OpenAirChicago and AirNow.gov

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

La calidad del aire en Chicago se mantiene en la categoría peligrosa, lo que implica un alto riesgo para la salud de toda la población. Se recomienda limitar las actividades al aire libre. Para más información sobre la calidad del aire, visita: chicago.gov/OpenAirChicago + AirNow.gov

Air quality alert in Chicago sign dated July 17, 2026. The image shows a meter indicating "Dangerous" air quality with a current level of 338. The contaminant is PM10. Time noted is 9 AM CDT. Logos at the bottom, including CDPH (Chicago Department of Public Health), with a hazy street scene in the background.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Chicago: TOMORROW, 7/17 again will be hot + air quality will be unhealthy for everyone. chi.gov/4f69pmC Chicagoans are advised: take precautions to limit your time outside, avoid strenuous activity when outdoors, and seek medical attention if health complications arise.

The image is a mobile app screen displaying air quality information for Chicago, IL, from AirNow.gov. The app shows an air quality index with a gauge and details about current conditions, marked by "Wildfires in IL." The bottom section includes tabs for "Home," "Places," "Map," and "Smoke," with the logos of the U.S. EPA and CDPH visible.

A poster by the Chicago Department of Public Health lists health effects of exposure to air pollutants like particulate matter and ground-level ozone. Effects include: headaches, difficulty breathing, fatigue, irritated eyes and sinuses, chest pains and asthma attacks, and irritated throat with increased coughing. The bottom includes a website for updates and guidance: chicago.gov/OpenAirChicago.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Chicago: TOMORROW, 7/16 will be hot + air quality will be unhealthy for everyone. All Chicagoans are advised to take precautions to limit their time outside, avoid strenuous activity when outdoors, and seek medical attention if health complications arise. chi.gov/4f69pmC

The image is an advisory from CDPH regarding air quality on Thursday, July 16th. The guidance includes: avoid or reduce strenuous outdoor activities, shorten outdoor activities, and follow asthma action plans. It also suggests wearing a properly fitting N95 or KN95 mask outside to filter air pollution. The bottom mentions more information is available at chicago.gov/OpenAirChicago.

The image is an infographic from CDPH about the health effects of air pollutants like particulate matter and ground-level ozone. It lists symptoms: headaches, irritated eyes and sinuses, difficulty breathing, chest pains and asthma attacks, fatigue, and irritated throat with increased coughing. The URL for updates and guidance is chicago.gov/OpenAirChicago.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This week's Healing Arts Chicago classes are posted and taking new participants! Register for free arts services at Chicago’s Mental Health Centers at Chicago.gov/HealingArts. #HealingArts

Here's a schedule for the "Healing Arts Chicago" Summer-Fall 2026 session. Events include Sound Meditation on Monday at Roseland Health Hub, DanceJOY Wellness on Tuesday at 1860 S. Blue Island, a painting class on Tuesday at North Park North, and a caregivers' workshop at Greater Lawn Health Hub. Each listing includes day, date, class type, and location with times.

Graphic titled "Healing Arts Chicago" and "Summer-Fall 2026 Session" with dates, classes, and locations. Classes include "Qi Gong" on 7/14 at Englewood Health Hub, "Growing Together: Community Mural" and "Community Movement and Yoga" on 7/14 at Greater Lawn Health Hub, and "Messy Makers" on 7/14 at Roseland Health Hub. Each session lists specific times. Includes website link chicago.gov/HealingArts.

A schedule for "Healing Arts Chicago" Summer-Fall 2026 Session. It lists four events:

1. "Tune In: Reclaiming Inner Balance Through Sound" (Sound Meditation) on Tuesday, 7/14, from 6-7 pm at Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center.

2. "Earth Art" (Ink Drawing) on Tuesday, 7/14, from 6-7 pm at Bronzeville Health Hub.

3. "Earth Art" (Papermaking) on Wednesday, 7/15, from 1-2:30 pm at Bronzeville Health Hub.

4. "Pages Within: A Visual Journaling Practice" on Wednesday, 7/15, from 4:30-6:30 pm at Englewood Health Hub.

The website mentioned is chicago.gov/HealingArts.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Chicago temperatures are projected to reach the mid-90s this week. ☀️ Certain populations are more vulnerable to heat: those who are socially isolated, don't have air conditioning, are 65 years+, have a chronic disease, or are pregnant. Learn more: chi.gov/4opsdQQ

A public service announcement from CDPH with advice for populations vulnerable to excessive heat. It emphasizes checking on relatives and neighbors, using cooling centers, libraries, or facilities with air conditioning, and calling 9-1-1 for emergency symptoms.

This image is a public service announcement from CDPH highlighting the signs of heat-related illness. The signs listed are nausea/vomiting, headache, intense sweating, dizziness or weakness, confusion, and fainting. The background features a sun design.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This Disability Pride, we celebrate the many ways Chicagoans contribute, create, & thrive. Read the Neighborhood Conditions for Adults with Disabilities in Chicago report (chi.gov/3RrSnpS), the 1st summary of data collected by Chicago to examine the needs of Chicagoans w/ disabilities.

A colorful infographic shows statistics from the "Neighborhood Conditions for Adults with Disabilities in Chicago" report by CDPH. It states that in 2024, there were an estimated 535,060 adults with disabilities in Chicago, representing more than 25% of all adults, or 1 in 4 adults in the city.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The next Healing Arts Chicago session is starting! We’ll introduce you to the next cohort of artists very soon, but for now, sign up for a new session of free classes at Chicago.gov/HealingArts. #HealingArts #MentalHealth

A schedule for Healing Arts Chicago's Summer-Fall 2026 Session. Classes listed include "Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step," "Creative Care for Caregivers," "Growing Together: Community Mural," "Messy Makers," and "hope lives here!" Classes take place at North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, Greater Lawn Health Hub, Roseland Health Hub, and Lawndale Health Clinic. Dates are Tuesdays: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, and 7/28. Visit chicago.gov/HealingArts for more information.

Schedule for Healing Arts Chicago, Summer-Fall 2026 Session.

- Tuesday, 7/7: Community Movement and Yoga [yoga], Greater Lawn Health Hub, 10:00-11:00 am
- Wednesday, 7/8: Pages Within [visual journaling], Englewood Health Hub, 4:30-6:30 pm
- Wednesday, 7/8: Root & Rise [yoga, breathwork], 4024 W. North Ave., 6:00-7:30 pm
- Thursday, 7/9: Still Life: The Practice of Being in the Moment [painting], North Park North Pulaski Health Clinic, 10:15 am-1:45 pm
- Thursday, 7/9: Silly Studio [gentle movement, play], Englewood Health Hub, 3:30-5:00 pm

Website: chicago.gov/HealingArts

A schedule for "Healing Arts Chicago" Summer-Fall 2026 Session. It has three events: "Images of Us" on Thursday, July 9, at Lawndale Health Clinic, 1-3 pm; "3rd Space Creative Sessions" on Thursday, July 9, at Englewood Health Hub, 4-6:30 pm; "Crafting with Community" on Friday, July 10, at Greater Lawn Health Hub, 2-4 pm. Includes a website link: chicago.gov/HealingArts.

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Chicago, it's going to be in the 90s this week. Check out other heat preparedness tips and resources from CDPH at chi.gov/4opsdQQ

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

If you would like to know the warning signs of suicide and learn how you can help, join our next FREE virtual Question, Persuade, and Refer Training on Friday, June 26. 📅 Friday, June 26 🕰️ 11 AM-12:30 PM Register to attend at chi.gov/4rIMRLw

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Chicago Department of Public Health @cdph.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today, CDPH celebrates Juneteenth. We celebrate this momentous day and honor those who fought to make freedom a reality! In commemoration of the holiday, CDPH clinics are closed. #Juneteenth

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