What A Difference A Year Makes 
Life In Phase 5 

Illinois fully reopened on June 11th and the joy is palpable. In person gatherings have begun and conversations revolve around face to face meetings with colleagues and friends. As we return to a more familiar way of life, questions around masks remain. Click here for some guidance on your decision.

Concern continues around virus variants. Click here and learn why Dr. Anthony Fauci believes the delta variant is a threat to COVID containment efforts. Thankfully, breakthrough (defined as individuals who tests positive for COVID-19 at least 14 days after being fully vaccinated) remains low in Illinois; 1.86% (124 individuals) of COVID-19 deaths since January 1, 2021.

COVID brought the difficult but necessary conversation around health inequities to the forefront. This long-standing and complex problem has far reaching consequences outlined in a recent KFF report, stating that Black and Hispanic Americans suffered the biggest decline in life expectancy since WWII. Click here to read the full story.   
Vaccination, The Best Defense 

DuPage County is leading state efforts to ensure vaccine access and has already achieved President Biden’s July 4th vaccination goal, with more than 74 percent of adults over 18 years old vaccinated with at least one dose. To read the press release click here. 

In addition, the County recently introduced their Bringing Care to the Community Mobile Clinic (click here to read press release). DHC was thrilled to have the opportunity to experience this resource first-hand, partnering with the Health Department last weekend to offer vaccines at both a food distribution event and a local apartment complex. Click here for a calendar of all upcoming DHC and other community partner vaccine events.
Donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to DuPage Health Coalition thru 08/31/21

We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to DuPage Health Coalition thru 08/31/21. At Walgreens, you’ll earn unlimited 1% Walgreens Cash rewards when you shop and you can choose how much to donate. It’s that easy. Whether you’d like to contribute $1, $5, or more of your Walgreens Cash rewards you’ll be making a big difference. It really adds up!