Community Health Team

The mission of the Community Health Team is to promote inclusive activities for Cook County residents by sharing practical health information and resources to enhance skills that can be applied to support health and well-being. 

The team's vision is to educate, prevent, and inspire and works to:

  • Educate individuals about risk factors for various health conditions
  • Prevent or reduce the chances of negative health outcomes among individuals
  • Inspire behavior change among individuals that will eventually impact the health of their communities

University of Illinois Extension offers a variety of health programming in Cook County. These sessions inform participants about health topics that can affect them and their families. Extension educators reach communities in-person and virtual programming as well as through their websites and blogs. Through Community Health: Education, Prevention & Inspiration, educators impart practical information you can trust.

Find a Workshop

Breast Cancer Awareness and Detection
Signs and symptoms of this disease and understand how to assess your risk factors
Everyone's Mental Health Matters
Website highlights the interconnectedness between mental, emotional, and physical health, and offers resources, tools, and strategies for self-care.
Inquire about community health programs
Prioritize mental and physical wellness for yourself, family, and community group!
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Explores the building blocks for a healthy diet
You Can Be Smoke Free
Learn about tobacco addiction and strategies for quitting smoking

Recursos en Español

Curso de Cancer de Seno en Linea
Señales y síntomas de esta enfermedad y entienda cómo evaluar sus factores de riesgo
La Salud de Todos Importa
El nuevo sitio web informa sobre la salud mental y proporciona recursos, herramientas y estrategias para abordar los desafíos que las personas o sus seres queridos podrían estar enfrentando.