Chicago, Cook County chosen as Achieve Communities

Cook County and Chicago have been selected to join other U.S. communities working to prevent chronic diseases through a collaborative approach.

The so-called Achieve Communities get support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent heart disease and other illnesses.

The Cook County Department of Public Health and the Chicago Park District are the agencies selected. They will work with two national organizations on the effort.

The health department will work directly with the National Association of County and City Health Officials on its plan.

The Chicago park department will work with the National Recreation and Park Association.

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