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October marked the start of the new Livability Series that provides ongoing opportunities to learn about and celebrate how each of us is working to make Evanston the Most Livable City.
During the month of December, the Livability Series will focus on the topic of Economy and Jobs. The Economic Development Division has taken the lead in planning the content and activities for this topic.
12/3, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Small Business Saturday Recap Breakfast
12/4, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - WestEnd "Made in Evanston" Tour
12/10, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Workforce Development: Site Visit and Panel Discussion
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To help employees know more about City operations, this newsletter will focus on individual departments or divisions and the services they provide.
The Health and Human Services Department provides services to residents, with a specific emphasis on at-risk populations. The Department is active in supporting the overall health and well-being of residents through its food, environmental, property maintenance, emergency preparedness and communicable disease monitoring activities, as well as General Assistance and Emergency Assistance programs.
The Department is responsible for operating programs that prevent infectious and chronic diseases, promote food safety, and assure quality health care and healthy living. They also play a significant role in making sure that the City is prepared to respond to emergencies, such as natural disasters, emerging disease threats and bioterrorism. The Department does all of this by maintaining close partnerships with local community stakeholders such as hospitals, businesses, elected officials, and school districts. Above all, the Department is focused on eliminating the disparities in health between different racial and cultural groups, giving families a healthy start in life, and adopting health reforms that focus on prevention and primary care.
Please join the City in thanking Director Evonda Thomas-Smith and the members of the Health and Human Services Department staff for all that they do to support not only those most in need, but all community members.
Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work
in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extremely cold or wet
weather is a dangerous situation that can cause occupational illness and
injuries such as hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot, and chilblains. Remember to take the proper precautions when working outdoors this winter.
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