Chicago Department of Public Health

They’re redefining what care looks like—Session 3 classes are now open! Sign up for our August 30th Summit for another opportunity to meet them in person: chi.gov/3S2zsP7

#HealingArts #mentalhealth #SignUp #Summit #FreeClasses #Chicago #Register #Workshop

Two people smiling, standing at a table displaying bottles and other resources.

Person smiling, leaning back in a chair, holding a notepad. People are sitting around a table in the background.

Person with hat and glasses on his head, turning knobs on a DJ mixing board, with a microphone in front of him.

Meet the heart of Healing Arts Chicago! 💛

This year’s cohort of multidisciplinary artists are also trained Community Health Workers, leading creative wellness pop-ups and blending trauma-informed practices with art, movement & storytelling.

👉Eliminate standing and stagnant water (in your gutters, kiddie pools, etc.)
👉Keep grass trimmed and remove weeds
👉Repair holes in screen doors and windows

Learn more at cityofchicago.org/mosquitoes

#WestNileVirus #Mosquito

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CDPH reminds residents that the most effective way to prevent West Nile virus is to prevent mosquito bites. Here are some tips:

👉Wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks
👉Wear repellent w/ DEET, Picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus
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People in higher risk groups, such as those with heart or lung conditions, older adults, and children, should reconsider going today or at least shorten their time spent outdoors while air quality remains unhealthy. All Lolla attendees should limit their strenuous activity outdoors today.

Air quality is again rated as unhealthy today (8/1) and may vary by day over the weekend. All Chicagoans and Lollapalooza festivalgoers are advised to take precautions before spending extended time outdoors.

For updates and guidance around air quality, go to www.airnow.gov

#AirQuality #Smoke

All Lolla attendees should limit their strenuous activity outdoors today - try to take it easy and enjoy the festival without pushing yourself too hard.

People in higher risk groups (those with heart or lung conditions, older adults, children) should reconsider going today or at least shorten their time spent outdoors while air quality remains unhealthy.

Air quality is rated as unhealthy today and may vary by day over the weekend. All Chicagoans and Lollapalooza festivalgoers are advised to take precautions before spending extended time outdoors.

For updates and guidance around air quality, go to airnow.gov.

✔️ Sunscreen 🌞
✔️ Earplugs 👂
✔️ Water bottle 💧
✔️ Narcan 🙂

If you’re heading to #Lollapalooza today, check out our harm reduction tips to stay safe: chicago.gov/behavioralhealth

And if you’re in the Loop, find #Narcan nearby by using bit.ly/FindNarcan

#EndOverdose #HarmReduction

In a world that often feels disconnected, Healing Arts Chicago offers something different:

✨ Human-centered care
🎨 Healing with creativity
🤝 Relationships over systems

Sign up for Session 3 + our Annual Summit on August 30 at Malcolm X College (chi.gov/3S2zsP7)

Three people experiencing heat and words in red text providing guidance.

Tips in red on how to stay safe in the heat.

Various blue bubbles with adverse conditions on what happens in response to heat-related illness.

It's hot & humid in Chicago today! 🌡️ Certain populations are more vulnerable to heat, incl. those who are socially isolated, don’t have air conditioning, are 65 years or older, have a chronic disease, or are pregnant.

Check out other tips & resources: bit.ly/2jIhK6U

#Heat #Hot #Summer #Chicago

How to Stay Cool During the Hot Chicago Summers Podcast Episode · Healthy Chicago Podcast · 07/22/2025 · 20m

The next two days are going to be hot! On a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, we talk about the dangers around hot weather, symptoms of heat-related illness, and what we all can do to stay safe on muggy summer days.

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
YouTube: youtu.be/3QsM8lqlY90

Did you know? Between 20-60% of all heart attacks are silent.

Join us for an important community conversation about heart health! ♥️

📅 Wednesday, July 23
⌚ 6-7 PM
📍 4150 W. 55th St.
🎙️ Featured speakers: Dr. Marlon Everett + Dr. Louis Rutland

⭐ Register for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/black-men-...

Join @mayorofchicago.bsky.social, DOE, @cdph.bsky.social, Chicago Park District & our partners at @buffett.northwestern.edu to remember the 1995 Heat Wave victims & learn how Chicago is working to build heat resilience.

📅 7/15/25, 5:30pm
📍Columbus Park Refectory
RSVP: chi.gov/DefusingDisastersEvent

Protect Yourself Against West Nile Virus + Vector-Borne Diseases Podcast Episode · Healthy Chicago Podcast · 07/09/2025 · 29m

What should you know about vectors, mosquitoes🦟, West Nile Virus, prevention & protection? Listen & learn:

🎧 Apple: chi.gov/44Pw4OJ
🎧 Spotify: chi.gov/4kxSFUt
💻 YouTube: youtu.be/PWehd4nLf9w

Get info on mosquito-borne diseases at cityofchicago.org/mosquitoes

🎨✨ Healing Arts Chicago Summit is back for a 2nd year!

📅 Save the date: August 30 at Malcolm X College.

Join us for a full day of art, workshops, performance & community care.

🎟 RSVP now via Eventbrite: chi.gov/3IgIyWW

Stay safe, and have a wonderful 4th of July! 5/5

Make a crisis plan w/ your family: When things get heated, take a breath and a step back, remove yourself from any situation that feels unsafe.

Lastly, stay vigilant of large gatherings + supervise youth’s whereabouts, and call 911 at the first indication of violence or escalation of conflict. 4/5

Parents, if you own guns, lock them up and keep them in a secure location. A gun lock is a safe and effective device that can prevent unintentional shootings and suicides. These are available for free in many public locations across the city. chicago.gov/gunsafety 3/5

During the summer, higher temperatures can understandably increase discomfort + trigger anger/irritability. There are more people outside and more social events, meaning more potential for conflicts. We can all take small steps to keep ourselves & our loved ones safe this holiday weekend. 2/5

In 2024, 89% homicides in Chicago were due to gun injuries. So far in 2025, 83% of homicides were due to gun injuries. However, these deaths are 100% preventable. 1/5

Guide on what to do to keep food safe during hot weather. A table with colorful food is in the background.

Guide on what to do to keep food safe during hot weather. A table with colorful food is in the background.

Guide on what to do to keep food safe during hot weather. A table with colorful food is in the background.

It's straight-up muggy 🌡️, and CDPH would like to remind you to practice safe food handling and preparation to avoid foodborne illnesses.

Whether you're at the grill or in the kitchen, here are some tips: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

#SummerSafety

👉 Check in on relatives and neighbors.
👉 If needed take shelter at city cooling centers, libraries and park district facilities.
👉 If you or someone near you experiences acute symptoms or loses consciousness, call 9-1-1.

Check out other tips + resources: bit.ly/2jIhK6U

#heatwave #summer #chicago

Guidance for populations who are more vulnerable to heat. A photo with three people experiencing the effects of heat.

Guidance for populations who are more vulnerable to heat. A photo with a list of tips on how to stay safe.

Guidance for populations who are more vulnerable to heat. A photo signs of heat-related illnesses including thirst, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and intense sweating.

During heat waves certain populations are more vulnerable, including those who are socially isolated, don’t have air conditioning, are 65 years or older, have a chronic disease, or are pregnant.

How can you keep your loved ones safe?

A row of Narcan boxes, broadcasting an upcoming harm reduction training session.

Do you know where Narcan can be accessed?
✅ Yes
☑️ No

You can learn the answer to this question, about preventing an overdose, administering Narcan®, and more during a free harm reduction training this Friday at 12 PM: chi.gov/4en1lvE

#HarmReduction #Narcan #Naloxone #EndOverdose

💧 Emptying items that hold water like flowerpots or birdbaths once weekly.
☎️ Checking on neighbors regularly, especially those who are older, live alone or need additional assistance.
Learn more about what you can do to protect yourself: chi.gov/4kFOTJN

#WestNileVirus #Mosquito

👍 Controlling mosquitoes indoors by making sure that window and door screens do not have holes and by using air conditioning.
🌿 Controlling mosquitoes outdoors by keeping grass and weeds short to eliminate hiding places for mosquitoes. [cont'd]

A mosquito with the message of protecting yourself from West Nile virus.

CDPH has confirmed the first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in Chicago in 2025.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites by:

✔️ Using EPA-registered insect repellent according to label instructions.
👖 Wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants when outside between dusk and dawn. [cont'd]

📞Call Metro Chicago at 2-1-1 to get connected to a Resource Navigator for health and social services. 2-1-1 is a free, easy-to-access helpline for information and referrals and operates 24 hours/7 days a week.