Join us tomorrow at Enos Park Neighborhood Garden with
@IDPH
from 9-11am! Get your soil tested for lead for free! Take some time to learn about
#composting
and
#vermicomposting
. Don't miss out on the fun! 🌱🪱
For more info about the event:
⏪ May 11, 2023:
@GovPritzker
declared "Illinois Public Health & Health Care Hero Day," coinciding with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
⏩ Today, one year later: Illinois releases the COVID-19 After-Action Report & Playbook to guide future administrations.
Planning to treat Mom to breakfast in bed this Mother’s Day? (If not, you should!) 👀
Follow these tips to serve up a delicious meal with a side of food safety. 🍳
From all of us at IDPH, feliz Día de las Madres! 💐
We’re happy to celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of the mothers in our community today, through the weekend, and beyond. You play an essential role in shaping our communities and enriching our lives. 💕
Los casos de sarampión están aumentando en todo el mundo, incluso aquí en Illinois.
Escuche este video sobre cómo protegerse a usted y a sus seres queridos.
#Sarampi
ón
#Vacunate
#ConozcaElSarampi
ón
We're so glad to have Kim and the rest of the
@IllinoisDoIT
team who support IDPH! 🤩
Check out this video highlighting the work she does as IT Security Administrator. 👇
Happy
#StateEmployeeRecognitionDay
! 🌟 Join us in celebrating the incredible work of state employees like Kim Small, our IT Security Administrator at DoIT-IDPH. Kim, along with all state employees, deserves a big thank you for their unwavering dedication & hard work.
Cada 40 segundos, alguien en los EE. UU. sufre un derrame cerebral.
Aprenda cómo puede prevenir un derrame cerebral o reducir el riesgo de sufrir uno con los consejos de
@CDCHeart_Stroke
.
Congenital syphilis cases have risen dramatically in Illinois and nationwide. 📈
Tune in to our virtual (Spanish!) townhall later this week with Dr. Mariana Espinal with
@NorthwesternMed
to learn more. 💻
🔗 Regístrese hoy:
Asthma affects the airways and makes it hard to breathe. 💨
Symptoms can range from mild to severe and can be life threatening. In some families, inherited factors play a role in an individual’s risk for asthma. 🧬
🔎 For more information, visit
Happy
#NationalNursesWeek
! 🩺
To all of the incredible nurses across Illinois, thank you for your unwavering commitment to keeping our communities healthy and safe. Your tireless efforts make a real difference every single day. 💙
Pets can also get ticks, so always check your furry friends after spending time outside. 🔎
In and around the ears, eyelids, under the collar, under the legs, between the toes, and around the tail are all areas where ticks can hide. 👀🐾
IDPH Marks Gun Lock Distribution Milestone 🗞️
🔐 We've distributed more than 100,000 gun locks since the program began less than a year ago.
🔎Get more information about offering free gun locks in your community at
A new episode of
#ThisIsPublicHealth
! 📬
We're joined by Dr. Dana Weiner, Director of the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative for a discussion of mental health resources. 🧠
Listen on YouTube or Spotify:
🎧
🎥
Ticks are closer than you think. Use the Illinois Tick Surveillance Map to see what’s lurking in your county here:
Be aware, be prepared.
#TickTracker
#LymeDisease
We know you’re juggling reminders, but your health deserves a priority spot on the to-do list too. ☝️
Schedule a comprehensive check-up this spring to address any concerns and stay proactive. ✅