Jul 31, 2026 | News and Events
Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) sponsors National Health Center Week (NHCW) to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,500 Community Health Centers (CHCs) and the essential role they play in improving public health and providing Americans equal opportunity to access critical healthcare services. CHCs represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving 32.5 million patients nationwide.
Jun 9, 2026 | News and Events
The Will County Health Department STI/HIV Program is hosting a Grill & Chill Cookout event on Friday, June 12th from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm at the Will County Health Department’s Main Office located at 501 Ella Ave. in Joliet.
May 26, 2026 | closings and public announcements, News and Events
WCHD Adds More Naloxone Distribution Boxes JOLIET, Ill. – The Will County Health Department continues its efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths, making access to the life-saving, overdose-reversing drug Naloxone easier by placing more red Naloxone distribution...
May 22, 2026 | News and Events
The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health division announced that mosquitoes collected in Mokena have tested positive for West Nile virus [WNV]. These results represent the first WNV positive mosquitoes identified in Will County this year. Will County residents are reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases.
Apr 6, 2026 | News and Events
The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center are proud to celebrate National Public Health Week during the week of April 6-13. National Public Health Week is celebrated annually during the first full week of April to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health.
Mar 20, 2026 | News and Events
The Will County Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program will be hosting an Easter Egg-Stravaganza on March 25 in Joliet (501 Ella Ave.) and on April 1 in Bolingbrook (323 Quadrangle Dr.).
