Healthy Chicago Podcast, 4/18/2024:
U.S. Department Health & Human Services Regional Director Michael Cabonargi

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Regional Director Michael Cabonargi speaks with Commissioner Ige about his role with Health and Human Services, the importance of Black Maternal Health, National Minority Health Month, and how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) affects Chicagoans and people around Illinois.

Healthy Chicago Podcast, 4/11/2024:
Sarampión

En al menos 17 estados del país se han registrado nuevos casos de sarampión,una enfermedad que es grave y altamente contagiosa y Chicago no ha sido la excepciٌón al reportar contagios de esta enfermedad. La Dra. Juanita Mora, Alergóloga e Inmunóloga , se une a la conversación junto a la Dra. Geraldine Luna para hablar sobre los síntomas, efectos del virus, la vacuna, nivel de contagio, y sobre cómo mantener seguro a su familia.

No se pierda esta conversación con dos de las voces más sobresalientes de la comunidad médica Latinx en Chicago.

Healthy Chicago Podcast, 3/22/2024:
Cumbre Latine/x para Hombres Homosexuales, Bisexuales, del Mismo Género

El 14 de julio de este año se llevará a cabo la primera Cumbre de Salud en su tipo en el país en la ciudad de Chicago exclusivamente para hombres Latinx gays, bisexuales del mismo género que aman a otros hombres. En nuestro episodio del podcast de Healthy Chicago en español, Diego Vintimilla, Administrador Público III de CDPH, nos habla sobre la importancia de esta cumbre la cual es organizada por @ProjectVida y CDPH, y cómo se pretende entender y ofrecer recursos a esta comunidad en particular para seguir derribando barreras de salud.

Healthy Chicago Podcast, 3/21/2024:
Measles Update + Q&A #2

CDPH Commissioner Ige is joined by other public health experts for an update on the current measles cases, symptoms of the disease, how everyone can protect themselves, and more.

Measles is a serious and highly contagious respiratory infection and can be especially harmful to children and babies. The symptoms are a rash, fever, and cough and it can lead to pneumonia and other complications.

For all other measles-related resources, go to: ⁠https://www.chicago.gov/measles

Healthy Chicago Podcast, 3/19/2024:
Measles Update + Q&A

CDPH Commissioner Ige is joined by CDPH Medical Directors Dr. Funk and Dr. Sloboda to talk about current measles cases, symptoms, vaccinations, and answer questions from the public.

Measles is a serious and highly contagious respiratory infection and can be especially harmful to children and babies. The symptoms are a rash, fever, and cough and it can lead to pneumonia and other complications.

For all other measles-related resources, go to: ⁠https://www.chicago.gov/measles

Healthy Chicago Podcast, 3/5/2024:
Epidemiology - Making sense of public health data from different sources

An epidemiologist from Chicago’s Public Health Department and friend of the show Peter DeJonge stopped by to get in the weeds – and the sewers – to talk about epidemiology and wastewater surveillance. Peter describes epidemiology as a population-level study of patterns, trends, and different characteristics of disease, whether that’s infectious, chronic, or broader health issues. Peter and Brian discuss the differences in their day-to-day jobs as an epidemiologist and clinician in public health. They also touch on a new addition to epidemiology—sampling Chicago’s wastewater—and how it complements other sources of public health information in the city, leading to improved decision-making.

Healthy Chicago Podcast: Introducing CDPH’s New Commissioner, Dr. Ige

Episode description: This episode’s guest is the new Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Public Health, Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige. Dr. Borah digs in with Dr. Ige about her career, her vision for CDPH, and equitable preventative care in the community.

Depresión Invernal: Cómo Detectarla y Estrategias para Combatirla.

Episode description: A medida que las temperaturas bajan, los días se hacen más cortos, y la falta de la luz solar se hace presente, es posible que una persona comience a experimentar sentimientos de tristeza, incluso algunas de ellas pueden llegar a padecer una depresión denominada trastorno afectivo estacional. En este episodio de nuestro podcast de Healthy Chicago, el psicólogo Mauricio Jiménez nos habla sobre los síntomas a los que hay que estar alerta, el porqué nos puede llegar a afectar la temporada invernal a nuestra salud mental, y las estrategias a seguir para lograr nuestro bienestar.

Harm Reduction, Naloxone/Narcan, and Chicago’s Public Health Vending Machines

You’ve likely heard the phrase but what is harm reduction? Sarah Richardson, Program Manager in the Office of Substance Use at Chicago Department of Public Health, talks about the philosophy behind harm reduction, its existing stigmas, and some success stories when utilizing it.

Richardson also speaks about the current opioid crisis, usage of Naloxone/Narcan, and how some local pilot programs like the newly launched public health vending machines can be helpful tools in reducing fatal overdoses.

For more information and resources from CDPH, visit https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/behavioral-health/overcome-opioids.html

¿Porqué Es Tan Importante Realizar Tu Redeterminación De Medicaid Y Cómo Hacerla?

Episode Description: En el segundo episodio del podcast Healthy Chicago- Chicago Saludable en español- la Doctora Geraldine Luna habla con Mervin Dino, Asistente del Comisionado del Buró de Salud Comunitaria en CDPH, sobre el riesgo que pueden enfrentar los miembros del seguro de Medicaid si no realizan su redeterminación a tiempo y qué pasos tomar para evitar la pérdida de su cobertura médica.

Si estás inscrito a Medicaid, asegúrate de continuar con tu cobertura médica y revisa tu fecha límite para realizar tu proceso de redeterminación. Visita abe.illinois.gov y selecciona “Administrar Mi Caso” o llama al 1-800-843-6154. Para las personas que deseen inscribirse a un seguro médico pueden visitar getcovered.illinois.gov o healthcare.gov, o pueden llamar al 2-1-1 para más información.

Medicaid Redetermination: What Is It? Could It Affect Me?

Episode Description: For episode #2, co-host Dr. Brian Borah speaks with Joy Macatangay, Public Health Administrator in the Office of the Chief Medical Officer for Chicago Department of Public Health. Joy’s focus is on health care access and this conversation extensively covers Medicaid Redetermination.

If you are enrolled in Medicaid, make sure you stay covered by checking your renewal deadline today. Click “Manage My Case” at Abe.illinois.gov or call 1-800-843-6154. For those seeking health care on the open marketplace, visit getcovered.illinois.gov or healthcare.gov or dial 2-1-1 for more information.

Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la nueva vacuna contra el Covid-19

En el primer episodio del podcast de Healthy Chicago - Chicago Saludable en español - la Doctora Geraldine Luna, anfitriona de este espacio, habla con Cynthia Ibarra, Coordinadora de Información del Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago, sobre las preguntas más frecuentes del ⁠Covid-19, las vacunas⁠, celebraciones seguras en esta temporada, y más.

All You Need to Know about the New COVID-19 Vaccination

On the first episode of the Healthy Chicago Podcast, co-host Dr. Brian Borah (Medical Director for the Chicago Department of Public Health for the Vaccine Preventable Disease Surveillance Program) speaks with Dr. Jacqueline Tiema-Massie (Immunization Program Director for the Chicago Department of Public Health) about ⁠the new Covid-19 vaccination⁠, ⁠flu shots⁠, and more.