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...
Nov 19, 2019 | News and Events
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 18-24, 2019 SPRINGFIELD – Roughly 30% of antibiotics prescribed in medical providers’ offices and emergency rooms are not needed. The over-prescribing and misuse of antibiotics could make the bacteria they are designed...
Nov 15, 2019 | News and Events
On the day of tragic news that the State of Illinois had seen its fourth death with possible connections to excessive vaping, the Will County Health Department was involved in an evening Vaping Forum at Lincoln Way West High School. Epidemiologist Alpesh Patel...
