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Will County MAPP Collaborative Seeking Businesses for Recognition

Applications to be Taken through June 30th, No Fee to Apply A worksite wellness initiative, spearheaded by more than 60 local organizations, looks to recognize Will County workplaces committed to improving employee health and well-being. The WEWILL WorkHealthy...

IDPH Launches Infant At Work Pilot Program

Applies to Parents with Infants Four-Months to Six-Weeks SPRINGFIELD – Based on the long-term health value of breastfeeding newborns and infantparent bonding, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching an Infant at Work pilot program that will allow...

Children’s Mental Health: Always More Complicated Due to Technology, Economy, Social Media

ACES, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Must be Recognized and Treated During Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month in May, a sit-down with two experts from the Will County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Division can make you stop and think. And more than...

Swim Healthy, Stay Healthy.

May 21-27, 2018 is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week SPRINGFIELD – Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 21-27, 2018, is being observed the week before Memorial Day, a day when many pools open for the summer. This year’s national theme is “Swim Healthy. Stay Healthy.” The...

The New FDA Food Code: A Comprehensive Look

Comparing the New and Old Codes In preparation for the 2019 implementation of the new Illinois Food Code, the Environmental Health Division has prepared training materials for food establishment operators. The training materials include a Power Point presentation that...