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Healthy Chicago Podcast
by Chicago Department of Public Health
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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PlayStreets Week
PlayStreets Chicago is a collaborative, community-led initiative designed to foster healthier, stronger communities. The initiative creates safe and accessible neighborhood spaces for health and wellness activities, recreation, creativity, learning, social connection, and access to community...
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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 personal well-being. On this episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, we collaborate with From The ‘Go Show and True Star Media to encourage a...
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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 Wellness Agency and National Center for Urban Solutions) and Walter Lindsey (CDPH Database Analyst) about Black men’s health, stigma and...
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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 or been on Instagram lately, you likely know Joabe as the Brazilian guy wearing the Chicago flag as a cape, who is trying to run every...
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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 vecindarios de Chicago. Ha recorrido miles de millas, ha construido una comunidad que lo sigue en redes sociales y ha utilizado su plataforma para...
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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 moments of fatigue. These situations can be life-threatening for a baby. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Gina Lowell, Director of…
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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 mental y que contribuyen a la creación de políticas que apoyan el bienestar de la juventud en nuestra ciudad? En este episodio, tuvimos una...
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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 Calderon (Director of Behavioral Health Program Operations) in conversation about their work in the MYC, raising awareness about mental…
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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 Practitioner) discuss why this yearly observance is crucial for children’s health, what the current guidelines are, and how to navigate any...
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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, enfermeras de las clínicas de inmunización de las vacunas, nos hablan sobre la importancia de estar al día con las vacunas, cómo estas protegen a…
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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 Investigadora de enfermedades, María Ferreira-Alharb, quien se dedica a investigar y contener brotes. Es un trabajo que realiza a diario para...
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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 fallen out of care. The Department’s Communicable Disease Control Investigators (CDCI) connect with newly diagnosed cases of communicable and...
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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, Tallett Vanek (Director of Nutrition at CDPH) is joined by Annie Chacko (Regional Nutrition Coordinator at CDPH) and Nancy Rivera (WIC...
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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 que recopilan datos sobre la calidad del aire, permitiendo conocer qué respiran los residentes de la ciudad, medir los niveles de...
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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 of LGBTQ+ Affairs for the City of Chicago. [Visit his previous conversation with Jamie Frazier (Executive Director of Lighthouse…
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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 Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), CDPH recently released its newest report, “Neighborhood Conditions for Adults with...
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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 throughout Chicago, making it the largest community air monitoring network in the United States and the second largest in the world. Now…
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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 cardiovasculares. Febrero es el mes de la concientización sobre la salud del corazón y representa una oportunidad perfecta para modificar hábitos…
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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 importance of heart health, heart disease and its risks and symptoms, and how you can decrease your risks for heart issues. Additionally, 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 respiratory virus season? Medical Director Dr. Brian Borah talks with Senior Epidemiologist Stephanie Gretsch about activity levels of flu, RSV…
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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 III) discuss the difference between tobacco and nicotine, how smoking affects the brain and body, predatory marketing from the tobacco...
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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, Fables CEC) about themes surrounding men’s mental health. The conversation covers toxic masculinity, stereotypes vs. reality, cultural...
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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 actividades cotidianas por miedo a ser detenidas en algún operativo migratorio. Ante todo esto, ¿cuáles fueron las consecuencias en su salud...
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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 symptoms, who is at greatest risk for transmission, and what steps can people take to protect themselves? What should clinical providers know…
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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 having started on November 1 and many new questions about affordability arising, it is the perfect time to take action. In this episode,...
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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. Alexander Sloboda (CDPH’s Medical Director of Immunization and Emergency Preparedness Programs) sits down with CDPH Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo Ige...
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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 contagiaste? En este episodio, hablamos con el Dr. Jorge Cestou, Director de la Oficina de Enfermedades Infecciosas Sindémicas de CDPH. Él...
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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, Mecca Perry (of Mecca Elevated). Healing Arts is a program run by Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and…
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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 romper barreras, mejora la comunicación entre profesionales de la salud, las personas que reciben atención y el personal del refugio, y…
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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 board-certified Allergist-Immunologist from the University of Chicago, to discuss allergies, how they can change over one's lifetime, and how...
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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 en temporadas anteriores. El virus del Nilo Occidental se transmite únicamente a través de la picadura de mosquitos infectados — no se...
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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, take immediate steps to mitigate risk of a suicide attempt, and make referrals to competent professional care. QPR training is one way to...
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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 health services to persons experiencing homelessness in shelters and drop-in centers across the city. Christian Zamarriego (Projects...
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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 navegar el sistema médico y conectan a los residentes con los servicios de salud. Su trabajo ha sido esencial en muchos momentos,...
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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 Corps community health worker (CHW) who wears many hats to meet the changing needs of his community. From administering Narcan to connecting...
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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 los talleres de pintura, cerámica, escritura, yoga, meditación y más, te apoyan en tu bienestar emocional. Descubre cómo artistas y...
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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 started the health and wellness nonprofit organization and the positive benefits he and his community have experienced through exercise. When...
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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 episodio, Whitney Bellido y Ariel Ornelas, enfermeras del programa de inmunización de CDPH, nos explican cuáles son las vacunas que los…
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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 Immunizations and Emergency Preparedness with CDPH) talk about hot weather, heat-related illness, and what everyone can do to stay safe and...
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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 este fenómeno meteorológico, por lo que es fundamental saber qué hacer cuando se presenta una ola de calor, cómo cuidar a las poblaciones...
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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 Program with CDPH) about vectors, West Nile Virus, what the city does to prevent vector-borne diseases in general, and how you can protect...
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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 and Hug A Child are part of the Gun Violence Survivors Leadership Network, an advisory group of community leaders who are survivors of and...
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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 de 1978 - año en el que se prohibieron las pinturas a base de plomo - es probable que se haya utilizado este tipo de pintura, lo que...
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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 momento de buscar ayuda profesional? En nuestro último episodio del podcast de Healthy Chicago, Daisy Gómez, terapeuta y fundadora de...
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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 path to creating an office focused on homelessness, the inspirations working with those in need in our community, and solutions to…
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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, the needs and concerns of their communities, and how to affect change. Phalanx Family Services is an agency that specializes in workforce...
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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? Podría tratarse de una alergia… y tal vez ni siquiera sabías que eras alérgico. En este episodio conversamos con Virginia Morgan, enfermera...
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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 of Policy and Advocacy with AIDS Foundation of Chicago, about the current state of Medicaid and how advocates have joined forces through...
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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 strategies to promote one’s well-being, and the behavioral health resources available to all Chicagoans. It is okay to acknowledge that you…
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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 Illinois sin cobertura médica cuando los cambios entren en vigor el 1 de julio de este año. En este episodio, Enddy Almonord, directora de la...
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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.
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Chicago Department of Public Health
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