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Will County Health Department & Community Health Center

Programs & Services

The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center’s Mission is to prevent disease and promote a healthier environment for all residents, business operators, and visitors. Our agency of professionally trained staff work cohesively to assure public health and safety measures are maintained through services and programs the department provides based on the needs of the community.

Our Vision is to deliver sustainable programs and policies in response to the public health needs of the community.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Providing safe, quality, efficient and affordable health care to adults, children and adolescents in Will County.

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Providing Behavioral Health services to adults, children and adolescents who are Will County residents.

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FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES

Providing education, health services, programs and support for families in Will County.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Ensuring the environmental safety of Will County residents through education, analysis and environmental inspections.

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

WCHD Emergency Preparedness & Response program works with many federal, state and local governments and private agencies to provide a quick response to potential public health emergencies. 

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MAPP

Will County Mobilizing for Action Through Planning and Partnerships.

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Public Announcements

Photo of American Flag with Copy Closed Thurs. July 4th for Independence Day

WCHD Closed on July 4th

Teaser: The Will County Health Department & Community Health Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, July 5

Bird Hotline

Did you find a dead bird on your property?

If you find a dead bird on your property, call our Environmental Health Division’s West Nile Surveillance Hotline at 815-740-7631 to determine if the bird can be sent for testing.

Photo of bat in tree with text: Bat tests positive for rabies in Will County

Rabid Bat Found in Will County

The Will County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals. A rabid bat was recently detected in Elwood.

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Measles case confirmed in Will County

Second Confirmed Case of Measles in Will County

The Will County Health Department has confirmed an additional positive case of measles in Will County. The Will County Health Department’s Communicable Disease staff is working to collect additional details to identify and notify people that may have been exposed to measles, provide education, and recommend appropriate measures. Additionally, the WCHD is in close contact with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) as the active investigation continues.

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Will County Health Department Announces Positive Case Of Measles In Will County


Will County Health Department Announces Positive Case Of Measles In Will County


The Will County Health Department’s Communicable Disease staff is working to collect additional details to identify and notify people that may have been exposed to measles, provide education, and recommend appropriate measures. Additionally, the Will County Health Department is in close contact with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) as the investigation continues. Case investigation has determined this case is related to the ongoing situation in the City of Chicago.

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Measles info for schools and daycare

Measles Information For Schools & Daycare

The Will County Health Department’s Communicable Disease/Epidemiology program has released information to Will County Schools and Daycare Providers regarding the measles outbreak in the Chicago area.

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Genoa coming soon

Will County Community Health Center Welcomes Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy

The Will County Community Health Center and Genoa Healthcare have partnered to provide pharmacy services for the Will County community in one convenient location, located within the Will County Community Health Center.

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2023 WCHD Annual Report

The Will County Health Department’s 2023 Annual Report is now available.

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New Naloxone box

WCHD Adds 10 Naloxone Distribution Boxes Throughout Will County

The Will County Health Department is making access to the life-saving, overdose-reversing drug Naloxone (Narcan) easier with the installation of 10 red naloxone distribution boxes located throughout Will County.

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Learn about the WCHD’s Medical Reserve Corps

The Will County Health Department’s Medical Reserve Corps is actively recruiting new members. View the video above to learn more about the Medical Reserve Corps.

West Nile Mosquito

West Nile Virus Detected in Will County

The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health division announced that mosquitoes collected in Joliet have tested positive for West Nile virus. (Link to Story).

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Will County Cooling Centers

Keep Cool During Extreme Heat

With an upcoming stretch of high temperatures expected in Illinois, the Will County Emergency Management Agency is advising residents of measures they can take during severe heat conditions to stay safe and healthy. These measures include being mindful of heat-related illnesses and being aware of the availability of local cooling centers.

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Environmental Health Division Newsletter

Read the 2024 second quarter newsletter from the Will County Environmental Health Division

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Governing Council We Need You!

CHC Seeking Governing Council Members

The Will County Community Health Center is seeking leaders to serve on its Governing Council to assist in promoting the voices of traditionally underserved populations.

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Photo of shot into arm, TB testing branch

TB Testing Now available at WCHD Branch Offices

The Will County Health Department and Will County’s Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic have announced a new collaboration to expand Tuberculosis (TB) testing availability to Will County residents. The expanded testing services are now available at the Will County Health Department’s branch offices in Monee and Bolingbrook, along with the existing Joliet location at the Will County Health Department’s main office.

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Will County Community Health Center To Offer Primary Care Services At Eastern Branch Office In Monee

Primary Care Medical Services Now Available at Eastern Branch Office

The Will County Community Health Center is now offering primary care medical services out of the Will County Health Department’s Eastern Branch Office in Monee.

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Free Groceries - Mobile Market Free dates

WCHD to Host Five Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Markets

The Will County Health Department will host five Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Markets between March and July. The Mobile Markets are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. on March 21, April 18, May 16, June 14 and July 12.

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Have You Tested Your Well Water?

Have You Tested Your Well Water?

Even if you’ve never gotten sick from your well water, it is your responsibility to properly maintain your well and regularly test it to ensure you have safe drinking water. See the Fact Sheet on well testing from the IDPH.

Our Environmental Health Lab can test for bacteria and nitrate well also testing chlorine, fluoride and hardness.

Learn more about our EH Lab here.

Photo of Will County Community Health Center Building with Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval

Community Health Center earns The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval

The Will County Community Health Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Primary Care Medical Home, Ambulatory Health Care and Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards

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Community Health Center Celebrates New Behavioral Health Suite Grand Opening

The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center kicked off national Behavioral Health Awareness Month by hosting a grand opening event for a new behavioral health suite at the Will County Community Health Center (WCCHC) in Joliet on May 1.

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Become a Health Hero with the Medical Reserve Corps!

You can become a Community Health Hero by joining the Will County Health Department’s Medical Reserve Corps. View the video above to learn more.

What to do After a Flood

Has your home experienced flooding recently? The Illinois Department of Public Health's "After the Flood" brochure helps flood victims protect themselves against diseases and other hazards in the days and weeks following a flood.

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Will County Health Department  & Community Health Center Locations

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