Jul 16, 2018 | News and Events
Washington Post Takes a Look at Disturbing Discovery A super-resistant strain of gonorrhea has been reported in the United Kingdom following warnings from global public health officials that the common sexually transmitted disease is becoming more difficult to treat....
Jul 16, 2018 | News and Events
Information from the Illinois Department of Public Health SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. What are synthetic cannabinoids? A. Synthetic cannabinoids are chemicals that are sprayed onto dried plant material so it can be smoked. They may also be...
Jul 16, 2018 | News and Events
Information and resources from the CDC April 10th is National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD). NYHAAD is the first annual observance day set aside to recognize the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on young people. National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness...
Jul 16, 2018 | News and Events
Part of “Getting to Zero” Project Concerning New HIV Cases The Will County Health Department’s PrEP Clinic brings together the staffs of the Community Health Center, as well as the Family Health Services’ HIV and STD program. PrEP stands for “Pre-Exposure...
Jul 16, 2018 | News and Events
Four More Events Still on the List Four specific locations in Will County will be welcoming the Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry between now and December. The Will County MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships) Food Access...