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BREAKING: CDPH has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV)-positive mosquitoes in Chicago in 2026. No human cases of WNV have been reported in Illinois this year.
For more information on how to protect yourself from mosquito bites and WNV, visit: https://chi.gov/4kFOTJN
#WestNileVirus
You might know Joabe Barbosa as the Brazilian guy who is trying to run every street in Chicago.
Learn more about Joabe - why he runs, how exercise affects his mental well-being, and more - on a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast at https://chi.gov/4u5yEcP
Yes, it's hot and humid in Chicago this week! Certain populations are more vulnerable to heat, incl. those who are socially isolated, don’t have AC, are 65+ years, have a chronic disease, or are pregnant.
Get heat preparedness tips + resources from CDPH: https://chi.gov/4opsdQQ
CDPH has a few opportunities for mpox vaccinations in the next 2 weeks. Free mpox vaccine is available now at upcoming mpox events and CDPH Sexual Health Clinics across Chicago — no insurance needed, walk-ins welcome. 2 doses = full protection.
Chicago.gov/mpox
#Mpox
On Wednesday, 6/10, a free fruit and vegetable distribution will take place at the Greater Lawn West 55th Street Clinic for WIC and Behavioral Health clients from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
If you’re in the area and are a WIC recipient, we’d love to see you at our monthly event.
Attention food industry professionals! A key food safety workshop in the 11th Ward, designed for business owners, restaurant operations, managers, and staff. Limited spots available! Register today.
致食品行业专业人士！ 专为企业主、餐厅运营人员、经理及员工设计的食品安全核心研讨会。名额有限！今天就抓紧报名吧
https://chi.gov/4uGO5Jy
Healing Arts Chicago offers a wide range of free arts services to support mental health and wellness at Chicago’s mental health clinics and health hubs. This week’s classes are the last for this session, so now’s the time to sign up!
https://chi.gov/4kh69pt
Naloxone/Narcan is available at every Chicago Public Library, in public health vending machines, and many other sites around the city, including these newsstands in Humboldt Park and Albany Park.
Visit bit.ly/FindNarcan to find publicly accessible naloxone in Chicago.
#Naloxone #Narcan
Hablamos con Joabe Barbosa sobre salud mental y la actividad física, mientras cumple su misión de correr las calles de Chicago. Escucha el episodio:
🎧 https://chi.gov/4fOu5A8
💻 https://chi.gov/3RZuzcN
REMINDER: Join us for Overdose Response Training on 5/28. Participants will learn how to administer naloxone, hear about the principles behind harm reduction, and be able to ask questions about how to effectively respond to an overdose IRL.
Register at https://chi.gov/4dwN4hq
