Chicago Department of Public Health

City's 'sometimes we tell on you' approach irks eatery owners

With 400 or so restaurant closings a year, the city health department can't publicize every closure. The fact that some restaurants get singled out irks restaurateurs but is a fact of life.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

State says city only requested $4 million for mental clinics

While city leaders say there are no plans as of yet to close mental health centers, the state and city differ on how much state funding Chicago requested to operate the clinics.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Mason says no plans exist to close mental health centers

2 years ago | Alex Parker

City health budget could be slashed by $6.4 million

Dramatic cuts are expected in Chicago's budget for its mental health centers. Commissioner Terry Mason says he feels like 'I'm in the school of make do'.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

About that swine flu epidemic...

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Health officials pushing for more breastfeeding in poor communities

More than 100 health experts gathered at Rush University Medical Center for a conference that highlighted the need for more education on breastfeeding among black mothers.

2 years ago | Adeshina O. Emmanuel Jr.

County health board hears community input

South Side residents shared their concerns about health care in Cook County with county health system board members. Board members listened, but also asked tough questions.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Advocates press aldermen to stand up for mental health centers.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Monday health links

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Mental health centers on chopping block -- again

Several months ago, a city billing glitch caused officials to contemplate closing four South Side mental health centers. They won a reprieve, but now officials say the state budget crisis may lead to their closure.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

City health department could lay off 80

The city's Department of Public Health will enact wide-ranging cuts to services like STD testing and mental health treatment if the state's budget impasse continues.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

Mental health billing glitch fixed

The billing issues that caused four mental health centers to nearly close have been fixed, according to the state human services department.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker