Apr 12, 2021 | News and Events
https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/prevalence-incidence-cost-2020.htm CDC released updated STI prevalence, incidence, and cost estimates as part of a special issue in the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The new estimates provide the clearest picture to...
Apr 9, 2021 | News and Events
Residents urged to schedule vaccine and practice COVID-19 safety as Will County COVID-19 cases rise in past two weeks JOLIET, IL – Will County Exective Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Will County Health Department (WCHD) Executive Director Sue Olenek announced...
Apr 7, 2021 | News and Events
JOLIET, IL – The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is reminding everyone that although we are into warmer weather and the time of year everyone wants to have “spring and summer fun,” vigilance must be practiced as the battle continues against the Coronavirus...
Apr 6, 2021 | News and Events
Help us keep the conversation going In the midst of the most challenging public health crisis of our lifetimes, it’s more important than ever to celebrate public health. Help us continue to thank public health for all the hard work everyone’s doing to keep...
Apr 6, 2021 | News and Events
Additional funding will build on state’s equity focus and help reach underserved communities SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois will receive an additional $124 million in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to further expand its robust...
Mar 30, 2021 | News and Events
JOLIET, IL – The Will County Health Department has moved into Phase 1B-Plus for COVID-19 vaccinations. This means that between now and April 12th, when the entire state of Illinois enters the All-Eligible Phase for vaccination as called for by Governor Pritzker, more...
