Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief, 12/24/2024

Jump Ahead

• Roseland Health Hub Expansion
• Victim Advocates Training Graduation
• Healthy Chicago Podcast

Roseland Health Hub Expansion

This week, the Roseland East 115th Street Health Hub added mental health services to the sexual health services currently offered to Chicago's Roseland community. Located at 200 East 115th Street, the Hub will focus on addressing emotional, traumatic, and behavioral challenges, expanding access to high-quality care and serving as a trusted resource for residents. This expansion reflects CDPH's continued commitment to fostering wellness and supporting the needs of Chicago's neighborhoods.

The Hub will also hold an immunization clinic onsite for neighborhood residents on Friday, January 3rd from 10am to 2pm.

For more information on the Roseland East 115th Street Health Hub, visit the CDPH website.

First Victim Advocates Training Graduation

The City of Chicago, through CDPH and the Mayor's Office for Community Safety, proudly announced the graduation of the first cohort from its Victim Advocates training pilot program on Friday, December 20, an initiative made possible through a collaborative partnership with City Colleges of Chicago.

The comprehensive training curriculum provided participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively support and empower survivors of violent crime throughout Chicago. By focusing on a trauma-informed approach, the program ensures that advocates are well-equipped to address the unique challenges survivors face. The graduates developed expertise in critical areas of support such as victims' rights and awareness, crisis intervention, effective communication, cultural sensitivity, advocacy, case management, and navigating criminal justice systems.

The success of the pilot marks the beginning of a larger effort to strengthen support networks for survivors of violence across the city. By investing in training and education, the City of Chicago continues to demonstrate a commitment to safety, healing, and community resilience. For more information on the initiative, please visit the CDPH website.

Happy Holidays from CDPH!

As winter sets in and the year comes to a close, we at CDPH want to wish everyone in Chicago and elsewhere a happy holiday season, however you choose to celebrate. CDPH clinics and offices will be closed for business on Christmas (12/25) and New Year's Day (1/1/25).

In 2024, the CDPH team combatted measles in the spring, helped stage a successful Democratic National Convention in the summer, vaccinated thousands of Chicagoans in the fall, and accomplished countless other crucial tasks to keep Chicagoans safe and healthy every day. This will be our last media brief until the new year, but we look forward to continuing our work in 2025!

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