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.

Healthy Chicago Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Chicago Department of Public Health, with 132 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Chicago Department of Public Health hosts Healthy Chicago Podcast, a health show with 132 episodes published.

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  Chicago Medical Reserve Corps

  Sep 30, 202626 min

  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 to help provide needed services to their communities during emergencies and disasters. In this episode, Andreea Lazaroiu (Project Coordinator) and Molly Gabaldo (Project Administrator) talk about CDPH’s emergency preparedness program and how the department recruits, organizes, and leads Chicago’s arm of the MRC, and welcomes new volunteers seeking to use their time and expertise to strengthen our communities. Learn more about the MRC at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/emergency_preparedness/supp_info/medical-reserve-corps.html#modalgallery To join the Chicago MRC, go to https://chi.gov/4s1kl9r and select "Chicago Medical Reserve Corps” in the Organization section.

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  CDPH’s Suicide Prevention Initiative, QPR, and the AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk

  Sep 23, 202630 min

  As we recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month throughout September, Patricia T. Johnson (Public Health Administrator) and Mawiyah Coates (Public Health Administrator) discuss CDPH’s Suicide Prevention Initiative ; the Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training program; and other resources, such as 988 Lifeline, and activities, like the AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk on October 3, 2026.If you or someone you know needs crisis support, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org to chat.

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  Understanding Postpartum Mental Health

  Sep 17, 202626 min

  Postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis have received increased attention recently, highlighting the importance of checking in on new and expecting parents and recognizing when they may need support. In our latest episode of the Healthy Chicago Podcast, we discuss commonly overlooked signs that a new parent may be struggling, what postpartum psychosis is and how it differs from postpartum depression or anxiety, and what warning signs mean someone needs help right away. If someone you know is struggling with maternal mental health, help is available: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-852-6262 Illinois MOMS Line: 1-866-364-6667 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 Find resources on CDPH's website at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/onechifam/home/pregnancy-sexual-parental-health/parental-health/maternal-mental-health.html

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  PlayStreets Week

  Jul 22, 202628 min

  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 resources. Miguel Lopez (Public Health Administrator at CDPH and PlayStreets Lead) is joined by Lisa Butler (Program Director for Phalanx Family Services for PlayStreets in the far south region) and Felicia Walker (Founder and Executive Director of City Motivators ) to discuss PlayStreets in 2026, what drives their work in the communities, and how Chicagoans can get involved.

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  Men's Health Month + Black Men's Wellness Day

  Jun 11, 202642 min

  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 myth around men’s health, and how every man can prioritize their mental and physical wellness. Open to the public, Black Men’s Wellness Day is on Saturday, June 20 (7 a.m. – 12 p.m.) at the Bob Pickens Track & Field at 6233 S. Stony Island Ave. This free event brings together Black men, families, and community members for a morning focused on health, connection, and action. Participants can: • Get access to free heart health and other screenings • Connect with local providers and organizations • Take part in a 5K walk/run designed to get people moving together • Enjoy activities for kids, a senior pavilion, live entertainment, and local vendors For more information, and to register for free, click HERE .

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