Cook County Comm. Dennis Deer (D-2), who sponsored the "Food is Medicine" resolution, is seen during a county board meeting in September. [Don Vincent/The Daily Line]

The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday confirmed the appointment of an interim Cook County Health (CCH) executive, two information technology contracts, acquisition of land to construct a new hazardous waste facility and changes to the county’s vacation and personal leave policy.

The board also approved a resolution to create an ad campaign and programs aimed at increasing healthy eating and reducing food insecurity.