February is American Heart Month.

CDPH Medical Director for Immunizations and Emergency Preparedness Alex Sloboda and Commissioner Olusimbo Ige discuss the importance of heart health, heart disease and its risks and symptoms, and how you can decrease your risks for heart issues.

Additionally, the team discusses how CDPH, Chicago Public Libraries, and Chicago Park District work together each February to offer free heart health screenings: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/heart-health-month.

Find more resources pertaining to heart health at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/chronic-disease/heart-disease.html.