We are thrilled to share that DuPage County Health Department’s Executive Director and DHC Board Member, Karen Ayala, was selected as the Humanitarian of the Year by West Suburban Philanthropic Network. In a turbulent year, Karen helped lead our entire community with competence, calm, and an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of all our neighbors.

It is also our pleasure to announce that Kara Murphy, DHC President has been appointed to the Milton Township Community Mental Health 708 Board. The board oversees funds and allocates resources for grants to support services for residents with mental health, intellectual and developmental disability and addiction disorders.

The DuPage County Heroin/Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) Taskforce announced that the following organizations have received grant awards to expand their capabilities in the fight against the opioid crisis in the County.

DHC was honored to be a 2020 recipient. As a result of our project, 43 providers representing all medical systems in DuPage County were trained in Medicated Assisted Recovery.

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!