Jun 21, 2019 | News and Events
On Thursday afternoon June 20th, Environmental Health interns Brendon Flynn, Hana Asfar, and Jacky Triplett joined Will County Health Department PIO Steve Brandy and on WJOL’s Kevin Kollins show to discuss the battle against mosquitos and West Nile Virus. (L to...
Jun 19, 2019 | News and Events
Will County Community Health Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jennifer Byrd says she’s quite proud of the CHC’s upcoming expansion to the Will County Health Department’s Monee location. “When I began here at the CHC, we only had two locations of operation. Our main...
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...
