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Cook County offers free cancer screenings to residents

CHICAGO (CBS) — Cook County will soon give all its residents a birthday present: free cancer screenings. The new program was devised by Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry (3rd,) who is a survivor of prostate cancer. "This resolution will provide patients, whether insured or uninsured, the opportunity to receive a mammogram or a prostate cancer screening through Cook County Health at no cost to the patient," Lowry said. He said he had to pay thousands of dollars out of pocket

Bill Lowry wins 3rd District Cook County commissioner seat

Bill Lowry has won the 3rd District Cook County Commissioner’s race, defeating challenger George Blakemore, according to returns from the Cook County Clerk’s Office and the Chicago Board of Elections. Read More in the Chicago Sun-Times

Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry on his prostate screening program

Commissioner Lowry launches free birthday cancer screenings initiative

Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry (D-3rd) launched a new initiative that offers county residents free breast and prostate cancer screenings during their birthday month. The initiative kicked off in mid-January. Lowry, a prostate cancer survivor, was diagnosed in 2019 and had his prostate removed in 2020. Three years later, at a regular appointment with his primary care physician, he had another scan done that caught developing kidney cancer, which he has since recovered fro

Opinion: Investing in Cook County Health is the smart financial choice by Bill Lowry

For many Cook County residents, accessing quality medical care remains a challenge. The Cook County Health system serves as a critical safety net, ensuring that uninsured individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, and those reliant on charity care receive the comprehensive, high-quality treatment they need. As health care costs continue to skyrocket and disparities persist, investing in CCH is not only a moral imperative but also a sound financial decision for the long-term econo

Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry and Cook County Health to host Chicago's largest men's and family health fair

(Chicago, IL) Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry, 3rd District and Chairman of the Cook County Health and Hospitals Committee, proudly partnered with Cook County Health to host one of Chicago’s largest Men’s and Families’ Health Fairs, drawing hundreds of participants for an afternoon dedicated to wellness, education, and prevention. The impactful event was held at New Life Covenant Southeast Church on Thursday, September 25th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The notable fair featu

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