Cook County Department of Public Health Email Format
Public HealthIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
The Cook County Department of Public Health is a mid-sized public health agency serving suburban Cook County from Oak Forest, Illinois. It holds national accreditation and state certification, underscoring its role in safeguarding and improving community health. Its work centers on building healthier communities through public health programs and services. With a workforce in the low hundreds, the department operates within Cook County’s public health framework to address local health needs. In May 2026, the department moved to transfer its mobile crisis response services to First Call for Help, a partner organization that specializes in mandated crisis support, marking a shift in how these services are delivered in the region.