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Men's mental health in spotlight during November

Published on November 07, 2025

While we enter November, adjust to the earlier sunsets and sweater weather, many health advocates recognize this month as a time to focus on men’s health.

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Vaccination encouraged as flu season approaches

Published on October 06, 2025

With indoor gatherings increasing and respiratory illness season approaching, local public health officials remind residents that consistent handwashing, staying home when sick and annual immunizations can help keep the community as healthy as possible.

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Oak Park Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Published on October 01, 2025

The Oak Park Public Health Department is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October by sharing information to promote early detection and prevention of the disease.

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Prepare for emergencies with these three actions

Published on September 04, 2025

September is Emergency Preparedness Month, a great time to take small steps that will make a big difference in being prepared. Village officials encourage Oak Parkers to take three important steps towards better preparing yourself and your family in the event of a disaster:

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Mosquito Abatement District spraying rescheduled for Thursday

Published on August 18, 2025

As part of its efforts to minimize the viral transmission cycle of mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus, the Desplaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District has scheduled spraying in Oak Park from about 9 p.m. to midnight on Thurs., Aug. 21, weather permitting.

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Suicide Prevention Summit 2025

Published on August 05, 2025

The Village of Oak Park, in partnership with Riveredge Hospital, The Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township, West 40, Thrive Counseling Center, River Forest Township and Sustainable Mental Wellness, Inc., is inviting community members to the Suicide Prevention Summit 2025 on Friday, Sept. 19.

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Take caution with extreme heat in forecast

Published on July 21, 2025

With temperatures and humidity predicted to push the heat index dangerously high this week, the Village is opening an emergency cooling center and advising residents to protect themselves and loved ones from the sometimes severe consequences of extreme heat.

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Health Department highlighting HIV Testing Day

Published on June 26, 2025

The Oak Park Public Health Department is highlighting the importance of HIV testing as part of National HIV Testing Day on June 27.

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Fight the bite this West Nile season

Published on June 25, 2025

As temperatures rise, so does the threat of the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus. The Oak Park Public Health Department his recommendations to help avoid being bitten by mosqutoes.

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Think safety when cooking outdoors

Published on June 23, 2025

Summertime represents the prime of grilling season. Making sure your grill is operated safely and food is handled correctly is important.

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Men's mental health in spotlight during November

Vaccination encouraged as flu season approaches

Oak Park Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Prepare for emergencies with these three actions

Mosquito Abatement District spraying rescheduled for Thursday

Suicide Prevention Summit 2025

Take caution with extreme heat in forecast

Health Department highlighting HIV Testing Day

Fight the bite this West Nile season

Think safety when cooking outdoors

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