[remote or in person] Board of Health
Chicago Department of Public Health1340 S Damen Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608 Chicago, IL 60608 (Directions)
Chicago Department of Public Health offices, 4th floor, training room (#4024)
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Chicago - IL Documenters Team
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has received more infectious disease reports in 2024 than in the past five years which is likely due to delays in childhood vaccines and shifts in vaccine rates
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has received more infectious disease reports in 2024 than in the past five years which is likely due to delays in childhood vaccines and shifts in vaccine rates
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08:50 AM Apr 24, 2024 CDT
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Again, the board discusses the frustrations of limitations of grant-funded employees as the scope of what they can work on can be incredibly limited and can affect retention rates once that scope of work is no longer needed.
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Andrew Buchanan highly recommends, if looking into any of the headlines, to watch the interview with CDPH Commissioner Dr. Ige about Black Maternal Health. He also notes some positive coverage of measles as cases plateau. He draws attention to CDPH’s new podcast.
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The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has received more infectious disease reports in 2024 than in the past five years which is likely due to delays in childhood vaccines and shifts in vaccine rates
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1755037423455670272/cBsKwZj-_bigger.jpg)
08:50 AM Apr 24, 2024 CDT
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Again, the board discusses the frustrations of limitations of grant-funded employees as the scope of what they can work on can be incredibly limited and can affect retention rates once that scope of work is no longer needed.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1755037423455670272/cBsKwZj-_bigger.jpg)
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1755037423455670272/cBsKwZj-_bigger.jpg)
Andrew Buchanan highly recommends, if looking into any of the headlines, to watch the interview with CDPH Commissioner Dr. Ige about Black Maternal Health. He also notes some positive coverage of measles as cases plateau. He draws attention to CDPH’s new podcast.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1755037423455670272/cBsKwZj-_bigger.jpg)
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Chicago Department of Public Health
The Chicago Board of Health formulates health policies and advises the Mayor and the Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner on all health issues. The board consists of nine members, including the president of the board. The president of the board is a licensed physician and, along with other members of the board, is appoined by the Mayor of the city of Chicago.
Many of CDPH’s public hearings are livestreamed on Facebook. Check here for past recordings: https://www.facebook.com/ChiPublicHealth/live_videos