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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer screening can save your life. You have options for how to get screened, including at-home tests. And all screening options are safe. Now is the time to get screened. To find out which screening option is best for you, visit quiz.getscreened.org.

Take control of your health—know your own risk and get checked now.

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.

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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 patient get a shot in arm with text Fee Vaccine Clinics

WCHD to Offer Free COVID Vaccine Clinics

The Will County Health Department will be offering three free COVID Vaccine Clinics in the upcoming weeks.

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Dr. Kathleen Burke Named to National Commission

Dr. Kathleen Burke Named to National Commission

Will County Health Department’s Dr. Kathleen Burke has been named to the National Association of Counties new Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing.

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Armando Reyes Named to NAMI Will-Grundy Advisory Board

Armando Reyes Named to NAMI Will-Grundy Advisory Board

Will County Health Department’s Armando Reyes has been selected to serve on the advisory board on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Will-Grundy.

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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.

Are you and your family up-to-date on your vaccinations?

WCHD Reminds Residents to Stay Current on All Vaccines

Will County Health Department is reminding residents to make sure they’re staying current on all of their scheduled vaccines. In particular, the WCHD is urging everyone to get their seasonal flu shot and encouraging adults 50 and over to receive a shingles vaccination

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English IDPH Survey

Did You Have COVID-19? Did You Try to Get Treatment?

If you tested positive for COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Public Health would like to know about your experience in getting treatment for the disease.

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What's Yours?

Call 815.740.8143 to schedule an appointment for the NEW bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

WCHD’s Immunization’s Program is now offering the new bivalent vaccine booster for individuals ages 12 and older who have completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series. Pfizer and Moderna’s new bivalent vaccines have been modified to be effective aginst both the original strain of COIVD-19 and the most recent Omicron subvariants [BA.4 and BA.5].

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WCHD Offers Tips To Preventing Respiratory Illnesses

WCHD Offers Tips To Preventing Respiratory Illnesses

With the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV occurring simultaneously, the Will County Health Department encourages preventative measures to help avoid respiratory illnesses.

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Photo of Lake with Text : Will County Health Dept. will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023 in observance of Good Friday

WCHD Celebrates Sue Olenek’s Retirement

Staff and community members came together to celebrate the retirement of Will County Health Department Executive Director Sue Olenek after 33 years of dedicated service. View the video above for a look back at the celebration.

WIC Staff Volunteers at Northern Illinois Food Bank

Members of the Will County Health Department’s WIC staff recently volunteered their time at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. View the video above for a look at their visit.

Will County Health Department State of the Agency Address

Will County Health Department Executive Director Susan Olenek delivered the 2023 State of the Agency Address on January 20, 2023.

Elizabeth Bilotta Named Will County Health Department Executive Director


Elizabeth Bilotta named WCHD Executive Director

The Will County Board of Health has appointed Elizabeth Bilotta as Will County Health Department’s next Executive Director, effective February 4, 2023.

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Pharmacy in Community Health Center Closed

Basinger Pharmacy at the Will County Health Center has closed. A new pharmacy is coming soon, but in the meantime, here is a list of other 340B participating pharmacies you may bring your prescription to.

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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.

WCHD Hosts NACo Large Urban County Caucus

The Will County Health Department hosted the National Association of Counties (NACo) Large Urban Counties Caucus on December 2, 2022.

NOFO Announcement: Fit & Strong Senior Program

NOFO Announcement: Fit & Strong Senior Program

IDPH is offering a funding opportunity to offer the Fit & Strong! Program. Fit & Strong! Improves arthritis joint pain and function as well as strength, mobility, anxiety and depression.

Read more on the program here.

Federal Government to Offer Free COVID Tests

The federal government is offering free COVID-19 at-home tests this winter. Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests.

Visit covidtests.gov to order your free at-home tests.

IDPH Expands Free COVID Test Kits

IDPH has expanded the distribution of its free COVID home testing kits. All zip codes in Illinois located outside the City of Chicago are now eligible to request free COVID rapid tests for home deliver.

Visit accesscovidtests.org to enter your zip code and sign up.

Will County Health Department  & Community Health Center Locations

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