Dec 12, 2018 | News and Events
The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified a statewide Hepatitis A outbreak comprised of 17 confirmed cases since September 2018. These cases are among individuals at high risk for infection–including men who have sex with men (MSM), homeless...
Dec 11, 2018 | News and Events
With this week being the final week of the “Marketplace open enrollment” period for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act, the Will County Health Department’s Community Health Center has announced a special event this Friday at the Downtown Branch of...
Dec 10, 2018 | News and Events
For the third consecutive year, the Will County Health Department was the site of “Operation Santa Drop.” This effort to send holiday care packages to military units serving overseas has grown from one unit in 2016, to three units in 2017, to six units in...
Dec 10, 2018 | News and Events
On Monday evening December 3 rd a community forum on “Mental Health & Social Media” was held by Congressman Bill Foster, who represents the Illinois 11th District. The event which was held at the Community Christian Church in Naperville, and was opened...
Dec 7, 2018 | News and Events
In light of the recent mumps outbreak reported at Lewis University, Will County Health Department (WCHD) officials are recommending that medical providers and hospitals throughout the county take full precautions if someone enters their offices with typical mumps...
Dec 6, 2018 | News and Events
Two confirmed cases of the mumps, along with ten probable cases, have been reported at Lewis University in Romeoville. ( AS OF 12-14-18: 5 confirmed and 10 probable. Probable cases indicate symptomatic swelling for two or more days.) Lewis University has announced...
