Nov 25, 2019 | News and Events
A national breast cancer foundation, Susan G. Komen, is working to improve breast cancer outcomes among Black/African-American women. This effort is part of Komen’s African American Health Equity Initiative. John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a mission-driven public health...
Nov 21, 2019 | News and Events
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the death of a fifth Illinois resident who had recently been hospitalized with lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarette or vaping products (EVALI). At this time, a total of 187...
Nov 21, 2019 | News and Events
Jeff Eberhard, creator of the Micro Pantry, was in Springfield on November 14th to receive a Governor’s Hometown Award as a Governor’s Cup Finalist. He was nominated by Will County Health Department Program Coordinators Cindy Jackson and Katie Weber for his...
Nov 20, 2019 | News and Events
Pediatrician Dr. Efrain Flores will be taking appointments for as of December 10th. Please call the Will County Community Health Center at 815-727-8670.
Nov 19, 2019 | News and Events
New Vaccine Programs Make vaccines for Adults More Accessible ADULTS! If you have no insurance, or your insurance or Medicare does not cover immunizations, or if you are unable to obtain vaccinations with your Medicaid plan, you may be eligible for one of our new...
Nov 19, 2019 | News and Events
There has been a recent surge in cases of Pertussis, commonly known as “Whooping Cough,” throughout the Northern Illinois and Collar Counties areas. Will County Health Department Epidemiologist Alpesh Patel says that while it is certainly important to keep track of...