Cook County Health

When it comes to ovarian cancer, awareness matters. Because there is no reliable early detection test, recognizing symptoms and understanding your personal risk are key. Learn more about ovarian cancer signs and risk factors at ovarian.org.

LIVE: Cook County Health is joined by Cook County officials and the Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to discuss Medicaid changes as we mark 100 days from the start of new eligibility requirements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQpLFqoJ8Pc

It’s never too late for seniors to learn healthy new habits. Some tips to help older adults thrive in their golden years is to eat well, stay active, and focus on being happy.

Every 66 seconds, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about the lifestyle changes that may help reduce the risk of dementia and support long-term brain health: alzint.org/about/risk-factors-risk-reduction

To our patients, staff, and community members observing Yom Kippur: Wishing you a day of reflection and peace.

Congratulations to CountyCare, operated by Cook County Health, for continuing to lead the state, earning a four-star NCQA rating and remaining the highest-rated Medicaid health plan in Illinois for a third straight year!

CountyCare Earns Four Stars for Health Plan Quality – CountyCare Health Plan Largest Medicaid health plan in Cook County continues three-year streak as a top-rated plan in state The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently awarded CountyCare a four-star rating for 2026-2027, making it the highest-rated Medicaid managed care plan in Illinois for the third cons...

Blood donations are needed now more than ever. As the nation's blood supply continues to decline, Cook County Health and Vitalant are urging our community to help.

Donate blood at our September 30 blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stroger Hospital's cafeteria. Can't make it? Visit vitalant.org to find a donation location near you and make a lifesaving difference.

https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2026/09/11/illinois-alerts-more-than-700-000-they-will-or-could-lose-medicaid-public-health-insurance

Cook County Health's Kathy Chan spoke to WBEZ about upcoming changes to Medicaid, including ones that could have some enrollees losing coverage on October 1. Illinois alerts more than 700,000 people they will or could lose public health insurance. For resources: www.cookcountyhealth.org/resources

Did you know that regular physical activity like walking is one of the best things you can do for your health? Join us on September 24 for a Walk With A Doc event at noon. Learn more: https://cookcountyhealth.org/walk