NEWS & EVENTS

While Mental Health Awareness Month has been historically observed throughout the month of May, the Coronavirus pandemic is bringing about questions of whether 2020 should be designated as Mental Health Awareness YEAR.  Or even further, perhaps we are entering what...

Will County Health Department WIC services are now available in the new WCHD building, still located at 501 Ella Ave in Joliet.  Current services are curbside, so please call ahead at 815-727-8524.  Monee and Bolingbrook WIC offices are available for curbside services...

The Will County Health Department Environmental Health Lab will be open for business starting Thursday, May 21st.  They will be accepting samples from 8:30am to 4:00pm, as well as 8:30 AM to 12 Noon on Friday, May 22nd.  Please call our main number at 815-715-8517...

The Will County Health Department's Administration, Environmental Health, Family Health Services, and Behavioral Health Divisions are working on their move into their new building, located right behind the old one, and still located at 501 Ella Avenue.  The Will...

With warmer and then hot weather approaching, the Will County Health Department Environmental Health Division has activated their West Nile Virus (WNV) Surveillance Hotline. Humans can develop West Nile Virus when bitten by a Culex mosquito, after it has bitten a bird...

CBS 2's Marissa Parra has the story of how a medical mobile van is reaching people who may have COVID-19 and can't get tested or resources. https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/4533855-mobile-medical-van-in-will-county-helps-those-affected-by-covid-19/

The Will County Health Department’s (WCHD) Community Health Center (CHC) is using its wheels.  The CHC’s Mobile Medical Unit (which also operates as a Mobile Dental Unit) has joined with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a very special program of...

Portable John, Inc; located at 1414 Canal Street in Lockport since 1987, has come forward with a very important effort during the Coronavirus crisis in Will County.  Since March 31, 2020, they have been donating portable toilets in key areas around the county with no...

GO TO THIS LINK for ideas on how you and your family and celebrate EARTH DAY while at home.  Here's to the future !! http://www.willcountyearthday.com              

Church of the Good Shepherd has been stopping by with "Community Cares Caravans" for those on the front lines of the battle against Coronavirus.  Their stop on Friday, April 17th was along Neal Avenue in Joliet; as they honked horns, held signs of thanks, and waved to...

During these stressful times of the Coronavirus pandemic, and all the life challenges that have come with it, the WCHD (Will County Health Department) Behavioral Health (BH) division is now able to offer residents a chance to have a mental health professional to talk...

Healthy Activities at Home to Advance Health and Emotional Wellness During National Minority Health Month 2020 With Americans advised to stay in and around their homes during this April's National Minority Health Month, the Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S....

The Will County Health Department and Will County Community Health Center are reminding all health partners within Will County to promote the importance of filling out the 2020 Census to your patrons.  Please read the enclosed letter for specific recommendations on...

On March 4th, the City Council of Lockport passed an ordinance to adopt the Smoke-Free Illinois Act with restrictions of e-cigarette use in public places. This means that both smoking and vaping are prohibited inside and within 15 feet of any entrance or exit of bars,...

The Will County Health Department has created a Coronavirus Information Page.  Each day, we will spotlight information that can be found on this page, and we ask you to click on the page’s link at your convenience to learn more about what is known concerning COVID-19....

Health Department provides basic tips for staying healthy and preventing spread of virus   JOLIET - Will County officials held a press conference today to discuss steps that the county is taking to address concerns around COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Officials...

The WCHD services provided from the 501 Ella Avenue building will be fully operational in the new building as of Friday, April 24, 2020.  After that date, please join us in our new building, as wayfinding signage and staff will be available to help you find your way....

Proclamation Formalizes Emergency Procedures Currently Underway Across State Government, Makes New Resources Available   State Continues Robust Response with Federal, Local Partners to Contain Virus, Prepare for Potential Further Spread Chicago — Building on the...

Current risk to Illinoisans remains low, but state taking all steps to prepare   SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local, state, and federal health partners to take all preventative steps available to limit the spread...

The Access to Food and Nutrition Action Team has done some amazing work in the past year, Take a look at the teams 2019 accomplishments!  This includes information about the amount of meals served, and the amount of households, individuals, and families that were...