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Healthy Chicago Podcast
A discussion between public health professionals and expert guests about topics affecting public health in the city of Chicago and beyond. // Una discusión entre profesionales médicos de la ciudad e invitados sobre temas que afectan la salud pública en la ciudad de Chicago y el mundo.
Episodes
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Street Psychiatry: What is it? How does it serve Chicagoans in need?
CDPH recently launched the City of Chicago’s first Street Psychiatry model, a structured plan of care incorporating psychiatric and medical services being…
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Domestic Violence: What is it? How can survivors get help?
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge survivors, their families, and those all around us impacted by domestic violence. Laura Ng…
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2026-'27 Vaccine Update: Flu, COVID-19 & RSV
This respiratory illness season, CDPH strongly recommends everyone receives the flu, COVID-19, and RSV immunizations recommended for them. Dr. Brian Borah…
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Chicago Medical Reserve Corps
Often operating in obscurity, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a vital volunteer group of both medical and non-medical professionals, organized on a local basis…
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CDPH’s Suicide Prevention Initiative, QPR, and the AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk
As we recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month throughout September, Patricia T. Johnson (Public Health Administrator) and Mawiyah Coates (Public Health…
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Understanding Postpartum Mental Health
Postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis have received increased attention recently, highlighting the importance of checking in on new and expecting…
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PlayStreets Week
PlayStreets Chicago is a collaborative, community-led initiative designed to foster healthier, stronger communities. The initiative creates safe and accessible…
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Me & Nic Broke Up w/ Scuba, Juan, and From the 'Go Show
“Me & Nic Broke Up” is a CDPH campaign that encourages Chicago youth to break away from their toxic relationships with nicotine and instead to focus on their…
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Men's Health Month + Black Men's Wellness Day
June is Men’s Health Month. On this episode, Sam Rene (CDPH Program Manager, syndemic infectious disease bureau) speaks with Dominique Wilson (African American…
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Joabe Barbosa on Running, Wellness, and Community
Joabe Barbosa is a graduate student at Roosevelt University studying clinical psychology, but that’s likely not how you know him. If you’ve watched local news…
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Joabe Barbosa y la increíble misión de correr en cada calle de Chicago
Joabe Barbosa, un estudiante de posgrado de la Universidad de Roosevelt, tiene una misión extraordinaria: correr por cada una de las calles en los 77…
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Unsafe Sleep Practices Linked to Infant Deaths
Many sleep-related infant deaths occur in ordinary, everyday circumstances: exhaustion, bedsharing, soft bedding, and safe sleep spaces that go unused in…
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Conversaciones sobre Salud Mental con la Comisión de Juventud del Alcalde de Chicago
¿Sabías que hay un grupo de jóvenes de entre 14 y 19 años que ayudan a asesorar a líderes de la ciudad sobre los desafíos que existen hoy en día en la salud…
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Teen Mental Health with the Mayor’s Youth Commission
On this episode of the Healthy Chicago Podcast, Ayo and Charlotte, local high school students and members of the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC), join Kathy…
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National Infant Immunization Week
What is National Infant Immunization Week and why is it important? On this episode, Atinuke Ajibola (Public Health Nurse II) and Diana Balbarin (Nurse…
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Semana Nacional de la Vacunación Infantil
Como cada año, la Semana Nacional de la Vacunación Infantil se celebra la tercera semana de abril. En este episodio, Ariel Padilla y Whitney Bellido…
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Tras la Pista de Brotes y Contagios
¿Alguna vez te has preguntado quién realiza la labor de investigar y contener el contagio de enfermedades en Chicago? En este episodio hablamos con la…
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Communicable Disease Control Investigators
Noel Green speaks with LaRhonda Witherspoon about the role that CDPH's Syndemic Infectious Diseases Bureau plays in providing support for patients who have…
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National Nutrition Awareness Month
March is National Nutrition Month—a time to highlight the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. On this episode…
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Respira Chicago: La ciencia y comunidad contra la contaminación
¿Sabías que Chicago cuenta con la red de monitoreo de aire más grande de todo el país y la segunda más grande del mundo? Esta red está formada por monitores…
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LGBTQ Health Awareness Week with Antonio King, the First Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs for the City of Chicago
Antonio King is no stranger to Chicago Department of Public Health, spending 21 years with the department in various roles before becoming the first Director…
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Building a City for Everyone: Adults with Disabilities in Chicago
Nearly 26% of Chicago’s population lives with a disability—over 500,000 people across all ages, neighborhoods, and backgrounds. In collaboration with the…
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Open Air Chicago + The Southwest Collective
In the summer of 2025, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health installed 277 sensors…
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Hábitos que salvan tu corazón
El consumo de alimentos poco saludables, el tabaquismo y la falta de actividad física pueden aumentar el riesgo de hipertensión y enfermedades…
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Heart Health Month
February is American Heart Month. CDPH Medical Director for Immunizations and Emergency Preparedness Alex Sloboda and Commissioner Olusimbo Ige discuss the…
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Respiratory Illness Season in Chicago
Wherever you go in Chicago, it seems there’s somebody nearby with a cough, runny nose, or congestion. So, what is the city's status during the current…
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Smoking Cessation - Freedom to Breathe
On the last episode of the season, the two-person “Team Tobacco” Chioma Ejiofor (Public Health Administrator III) and Juan Ortega (Public Health Administrator…
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Men’s Mental Health, Toxic Masculinity, and How Men Can Challenge Stereotypes and Embrace Reality
On this episode, Dr. Francisco Rodriguez (CDPH Director of Mental Health Clinics) speaks with Donald “DJ” Watson (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist…
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Las redadas migratorias y sus efectos en la salud mental
Hablemos de las redadas migratorias. Muchas personas se vieron forzadas a mantenerse en casa; dejaron de ir a sus trabajos, a las escuelas y de realizar sus…
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Mpox: Data, Symptoms, and Prevention
Since June 1, 2025, Chicago has experienced another outbreak of mpox, with cases spiking in September. But what exactly is mpox? Further, what are the…
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Understanding the Marketplace and 2026 Open Enrollment
In Chicago and Illinois, changes are coming to the Health Insurance Marketplace. Did you know nearly 1 in 10 Chicagoans are uninsured? With open enrollment…
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2025 COVID, Flu, RSV Vaccination Guidelines with IDPH Director Sameer Vohra
As the 2025 respiratory virus season ramps up, Illinois and Chicago health leaders share what you need to know to stay protected. On this episode, Dr…
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Mpox en Chicago: síntomas, transmisión y prevención
En las últimas semanas, los casos de mpox han aumentado en la ciudad. ¿Sabes cuáles son los síntomas a los que debes estar atento y qué hacer si crees que te…
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Healing Arts + Sound Meditation
This is the most calming episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast to date. Join us for a conversation and interactive demo with Healing Arts participating artist…
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Cuidado médico dentro de los refugios para personas sin hogar
En este episodio, exploramos cómo la atención médica basada en refugios —es decir, cuando el personal de salud acude directamente a estos espacios— ayuda a…
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Penicillin Allergy Awareness
To discuss Penicillin Allergy Awareness Day (September 28), Star Cervantes (Antibiotic Stewardship Pharmacist with CDPH) connects with Dr. Ruchi Singla, a…
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Virus del Nilo: ¿qué es, cómo saber si me he infectado, y cómo puedo prevenirlo?
Este año, el virus del Nilo Occidental llegó a Chicago antes de lo habitual. Desde mayo, se han detectado mosquitos portadores del virus con más frecuencia que…
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QPR – One Year In
QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer and is a recognized approach that trains everyday people from all walks of life to recognize suicide warning signs…
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What is Shelter-Based Care?
Shelter-based care is a CDPH-funded program that partners with Lawndale Chistian Health Center to provide healthcare, substance use treatment, and mental…
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El Vital Rol de los Promotores de Salud en Nuestras Comunidades
En este episodio honramos la valiosa labor de los promotores de salud, quienes no solo educan sobre la prevención de enfermedades, sino que también ayudan a…
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Celebrating Community Health Worker Week with Mario Scott
In celebration of Community Health Worker Week, Seliciano Douthard (Public Health Administrator III, CDPH) sits down with Mario Scott, a dedicated Response…
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Descubre Nuestro Programa Gratuito de Artes para la Salud Mental
¿Sabías que en nuestras clínicas de salud mental ofrecemos un programa gratuito de artes? En este episodio en español la artista Natalia Cuevas nos cuenta cómo…
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Peace Runners
Kathy Calderon (Director of Behavioral Health Operations at CDPH) speaks with Jackie Hoffman, Founder and Executive Director of Peace Runners, about why he…
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Listos para volver a clases… ¡con todas las vacunas!
El regreso a clases está a la vuelta de la esquina, y las vacunas juegan un papel fundamental para asegurar un regreso a clases seguro y saludable. En este…
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How to Stay Cool During the Hot Chicago Summers
It’s a real scorcher! Dr. Brian Borah (Medical Director for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Surveillance) and Dr. Alexander Sloboda (Medical Director overseeing…
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Olas de Calor en Chicago: Lo Que Debes Saber
Las olas de calor son periodos de al menos tres días consecutivos con temperaturas anormalmente altas en una región específica. Chicago no ha estado exenta de…
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Protect Yourself Against West Nile Virus + Vector-Borne Diseases
Janna Kerins (Veterinarian and Epidemiologist, Lead for the Communicable Diseases Response at CDPH) speaks with Claudia Blanco (Lead for the Vector Control…
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Saleshea Peterson, Hug A Child, and Victim Services
Saleshea Peterson runs a nonprofit organization, Hug A Child, which focuses on victim services for survivors of gun and domestic violence in Chicago. Peterson…
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Exposición al plomo en casa: ¿Cómo detectarlo y prevenirlo?
¿Sabías que tú y tu familia podrían estar expuestos al plomo en tu propio hogar sin saberlo? Debido a que Chicago cuenta con muchas viviendas construidas antes…
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El Estrés y La Salud Mental
El estrés es una respuesta natural a situaciones que nos generan frustración, enojo o nerviosismo. Pero, ¿cómo puede afectar nuestra salud mental y cuándo es…
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Chicago’s Chief Homelessness Officer, Sendy Soto
Desiree Kettler (Operations Lead at the Community Safety Coordination Center with CDPH) speaks with Sendy Soto, Chicago’s Chief Homelessness Officer, about the…
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Phalanx Family Services and Far South Chicago Coalition
Pauline Sylvain-Lewis of Phalanx Family Services and Amina Brooks from Far South Chicago Coalition talk about their organizations, successes and challenges…
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¿Alergia o Asma? Aprende a Identificarlos
¿Te ha pasado que tu cuerpo reacciona de forma inesperada al probar un nuevo perfume, mudarte de casa o simplemente pedir algo diferente en un restaurante?…
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Medicaid and the Fight to Protect Health Coverage in Chicago
Mervin Dino, Assistant Commissioner at CDPH, speaks with Anusha Thotakura, Executive Director at Citizen Action Illinois, and Timothy Jackson, Senior Director…
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Mental Health Tips and Resources
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Commissioner Ige and Jonathan Hart (Owner and Design Director of Bigmouth Creative) discuss mental health, tips and…
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La Lucha por la Salud de las Comunidades Inmigrantes: Un Episodio Clave
Se avecinan recortes en el programa de Beneficios de Salud para Adultos Inmigrantes (HBIA), una situación que podría dejar a cerca de 33,000 residentes de…
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What is Reentry?
When individuals return home from carceral spaces, they are at risk of returning to communities experiencing high rates of violence and offering limited career…
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Lo que debes saber sobre el sarampión
El sarampión es una enfermedad viral altamente contagiosa que se transmite por el aire al toser, estornudar o incluso al hablar. Aunque muchos creen que es una…
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Gun Violence Survivor Advocacy and Impact with Maria Pike
13 years ago, Maria Pike’s son was shot and killed while parking in Logan Square. Today, she is a powerful advocate for survivors of gun violence and a…
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Semana Mundial de la Inmunización: ¿Las Vacunas Salvan Vidas?
De acuerdo con la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), seis personas por minuto se salvan de morir gracias a la vacunación, una tendencia que se ha…