Jun 18, 2019 | News and Events
The fourth Hepatitis A case of 2019 has been reported in Will County. The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting over 90 cases throughout Illinois for the year 2019. The majority of cases are among individuals at high risk for infection–including men who...
Jun 17, 2019 | News and Events
Adrenoleukodystrophy added as the 48th disorder SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is rolling out today a test for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) for all newborn babies statewide. ALD is a rare hereditary disorder that affects the brain,...
Jun 12, 2019 | News and Events
SPRINGFIELD – As temperatures begin to rise, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Public Health are reminding residents to be cautious if they are planning activities on Illinois lakes and rivers, now and throughout the summer. Water...
Jun 12, 2019 | News and Events
The Will County Health Department PrEP Clinic, a cooperative effort between the WCHD’s Community Health Center and Family Health Services Divisions, has been invited to the inaugural Joliet PrideFest. This event will take place Saturday, June 29th, Noon to 4 PM...
Jun 11, 2019 | News and Events
Once again, the Environmental Health Division of the Will County Health Department is busy checking all swimming locations in the county to help keep everyone healthy while they are having fun in the water. In Will County there are 135 pools subject to WCHD...
Jun 6, 2019 | News and Events
A bat captured in the 34-hundred block of Florence in Steger has tested positive for rabies, making it Will County’s first rabid bat of 2019. A resident stated that no one in the house of one adult and one cat had any direct contact with the bat. The cat has...
