Chicago Department of Public Health – Chicago, IL

Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)

Administrative Headquarters and Public Health Protection

The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is the principal agency responsible for protecting and promoting the health of all Chicago residents. While the department operates numerous community clinics and mental health centers throughout the city, the location at 111 West Washington Street serves as a central administrative hub for key divisions, particularly those related to Health Protection and environmental safety. This office plays a critical role in policy formulation, disease surveillance, and the regulation of businesses to ensure sanitary conditions across the city.

Key Services and Divisions

At this specific administrative location, the department manages several regulatory and oversight functions that keep the city safe:

• Food Protection: Oversight of restaurant inspections and food safety regulations to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Environmental Health: Monitoring air quality, lead poisoning prevention coordination, and hazardous material management.
• Communicable Disease Control: Strategic planning for tracking and preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as influenza, tuberculosis, and HIV/STI.
• Policy and Planning: Development of the “Healthy Chicago” agenda to address health inequities in underserved neighborhoods.

Information for Visitors

Please note that this facility at 111 W Washington is primarily an administrative office. It is not a walk-in clinic for medical treatment or vaccinations. Residents seeking direct medical services, such as immunizations, STI testing, or WIC benefits, should visit one of the CDPH community health clinics located in their specific neighborhoods. However, business owners seeking permits or regulatory information regarding health codes may find relevant administrative support here. The building, known as the Burnham Center, requires visitors to pass through lobby security before accessing department floors.