H7N9 Flu Update: June 14, 2013

No new cases reported since May 17; three additional H7N9 fatalities confirmed.

The Chinese suspended emergency responses in the areas affected by H7N9 May 28, but health officials from 15 countries spanning three continents remain keenly interested in measures capable of thwarting a potential pandemic.

Health Department Earns Gold Fit Worksite Award

WCHD is one of only 1,967 Worksites Nationwide to Earn the Award

The Fit-Friendly Worksites program recognizes employers who champion and prioritize the health of their employees and work to create a culture of physical activity in the workplace.

Men's Health Month Comes With Important Reminders

June is Men's Health Month

Men often delay healthcare and visits to the doctor until telltale symptoms appear. The Will County Health Department suggests that a wellness plan is a better way to go and offers this list of tips, and screening reminders to help men develop a workable health plan.

West Nile Virus Precaution Makes the News

WCHD Staff on CBS2 Monday

Our own Katie Nelson from the Will County Health Department Environmental Health Division explains trapping and collection to Mike Parker of CBS Chicago News during a news segment Monday night. Click to watch the video clip of the news segment (you'll be taken to CBS news website. Click the back button to return here.)

H7N9 Update: May 31, 2013

Just one new case and two fatalities from May 17-31.

There is good news and less than encouraging information regarding the H7N9 avian flu virus. On the positive side, Chinese health authorities reported just one new case of human infection and two fatalities from May 17-31.

Will County Commences 2013 Mosquito Monitoring

Health Department Initiative Tracks West Nile Activity

Will County Environmental Health began 2013 mosquito monitoring early Thursday, May 23.

Healthy Families Illinois Young Parents Cafe

Young Parent Support Group

The Healthy Families Illinois program has released the dates for the 2nd half of 2013 Young Parents Cafe group. This is a free group for young parents!

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No new cases reported since May 17; three additional H7N9 fatalities confirmed.

WCHD is one of only 1,967 Worksites Nationwide to Earn the Award

June is Men's Health Month

WCHD Staff on CBS2 Monday

Just one new case and two fatalities from May 17-31.

Health Department Initiative Tracks West Nile Activity

Young Parent Support Group