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The next 2 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. 🎧 chi.gov/4f25XYp 💻 youtu.be/3QsM8lqlY90
Starting tomorrow, the combination of heat and humidity may make it feel >100°F several days in a row! Here are some tips to beat the heat.
Did you know? Between 20-60% of all heart attacks are silent. Join us for an important (and FREE) community conversation about heart health! ♥️ 📅 Wednesday, July 23 ⌚ 6-7 PM 📍 Greater Lawn West 55th Street Health Hub (4150 W. 55th St.) ⭐ Register: eventbrite.com/e/black-men-an…
Help our friends at @chipublib by taking their survey! ❤️📚
A few minutes of your day to take our citywide survey means you can help us decide how to invest in library spaces, programs and services over the next five years. Take our survey now: chi.gov/communitysurvey
If you’re a grandparent caring for your grandchild, you may qualify to apply for WIC benefits. WIC provides support for children under 5 and their caretakers across every generation. Whether your situation is temporary or long-term, #WeGotYou. wegotyouillinois.org
¿Sabes qué hacer durante una ola de calor? En nuestro nuevo episodio te contamos cómo protegerte, dónde están los centros de enfriamiento en Chicago, y cómo el 3-1-1 puede ayudarte. También hablamos sobre síntomas de golpe y agotamiento por calor. youtu.be/XjIIqqYnrts
Syphilis is on the rise in Chicago. Know the risks. Get tested. Call (312) 742-2883 to schedule an appointment, or visit Chicago.gov/SexualHealth #Syphilis #STIAwareness
Did you know? Between 20-60% of all heart attacks are silent. Join us for an important (and FREE) community conversation about heart health! ♥️ 📅 Wednesday, July 23 ⌚ 6-7 PM 📍 Greater Lawn West 55th Street Health Hub (4150 W. 55th St.) ⭐ Register: eventbrite.com/e/black-men-an…
Our air quality has been labeled Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should: -Choose less strenuous activities -Shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors. -Be active outdoors when air quality is better.
Join @chicagosmayor, DOE, @ChiPublicHealth, @chicagoparks, & our partners at @BuffettInst to commemorate the 1995 Heat Wave victims and learn how Chicago is working to build heat resilience. 📅 Tuesday, July 15, 5:30pm 📍Columbus Park Refectory RSVP at chi.gov/DefusingDisast…
Registration is NOW opened for our 2nd Healing Arts Chicago Summit on August 30 at @MX_College. It will be a full day of art, workshops, performance & community care. 🙂 🎉 RSVP now: chi.gov/3IgIyWW @ChicagoDCASE #Chicago #HealingArts #Free #Workshops
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 #WestNileVirus #Mosquito
Healing Arts Chicago Summit is back for a 2nd year! Join us for a full day of art, workshops, performance & community care. 📅Save the Date: August 30 at Malcolm X College 🎟 RSVP now via Eventbrite: chi.gov/3IgIyWW
It's National HIV Testing Day, take the time to prioritize your health. Check your HIV status. Locate city-run Sexual Health Clinics: chi.gov/3ZPdgfN Find more STI + HIV resources at chi.gov/4l6Z7Dk #NationalHIVTestingDay #StopHIV
Temperatures are on the rise, and CDPH would like to remind you to practice safe food handling and preparation to avoid foodborne illnesses of any kind. For more information on food safety, visit the Food Safety FAQ on the CDPH website (chi.gov/4k9oOBS). #FoodSafety
Stop #ticks from taking a bite out of your summer fun with EPA-registered insect repellents, tick checks, and showers! #SummerSafety
DYK 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
¡Llegó la ola de calor a Chicago! Mantente fresco e hidratado. La población más vulnerable incluída aquellos que no tienen aire acondicionado, son mayores de 65 años, padecen enfermedades crónicas, y están embarazadas, deberán tomar precauciones. bit.ly/2jIhK6U
During heat waves: 👉 Check in on relatives + neighbors 👉 If needed, take shelter at cooling centers, libraries + park district facilities 👉 If you or someone near you experiences acute symptoms, call 9-1-1 and seek a cool location Tips: bit.ly/2jIhK6U
Did you know that no-cost gun safety workshops are offered near you? At these workshops, you can learn to respond to gun injuries and walk away with llifesaving skills and resources. Sign up and learn more about gun safety here: chicago.gov/gunsafety
