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WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

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Closed Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

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Will County Health Department to Host Mobile Markets

The Will County Health Department will host four Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Markets on May 8, May 24, June 1, and June 30.

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Get Your Shot! three convenient locations

WCHD Now Offers Vaccinations at Three Locations

Will County Health Department now offers Adult & Child Vaccines and FREE COVID vaccines for all ages at both of our branch offices in addition to our main office location. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted, and low-cost vaccinations are available for the uninsured or underinsured.

Call 815-740-8143 to book your appointment.

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WCHD To Offer Free Bus Vouchers For Well-Woman Visits

The Will County Health Department is offering free Pace Suburban Bus vouchers for women seeking preventative medical care.

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2022 WCHD Annual Report

The Will County Health Department’s 2022 Annual Report is now available.

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Photo of patient get a shot in arm with text Fee Vaccine Clinics

WCHD to Offer Free COVID Vaccine Clinics

The Will County Health Department will be offering three free COVID Vaccine Clinics in the upcoming weeks.

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Learn about the WCHD’s Medical Reserve Corps

The Will County Health Department’s Medical Reserve Corps is actively recruiting new members. View the video above to learn more about the Medical Reserve Corps.

Federal Government to Offer Free COVID Tests

The federal government is offering free COVID-19 at-home tests this winter. Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests.

Visit covidtests.gov to order your free at-home tests.

Community Health Center Celebrates New Behavioral Health Suite Grand Opening

The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center kicked off national Behavioral Health Awareness Month by hosting a grand opening event for a new behavioral health suite at the Will County Community Health Center (WCCHC) in Joliet on May 1.

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New Mpox Texting Program

New Mpox Texting Program

The Illinois Public Health Association has introduced a new texting program to stay up-to-date on Mpox.

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Avoid Flooded Areas After Heavy Rainfall

Flooding can follow heavy rainfall. Flood waters and sewer overflows can contain bacteria, fecal material, viruses and other organisms that may cause disease. Read IDPH’s After the Flood to protect yourself from diseases and other hazards in the days and weeks following a flood.

View After the Flood from IDPH

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Denise Bergin Named Assistant Executive Director

Will County Health Department Executive Director Elizabeth Bilotta has announced the promotion of Denise Bergin to Assistant Executive Director, effective on April 17, 2023.

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Pharmacy in Community Health Center Closed

Basinger Pharmacy at the Will County Health Center has closed. A new pharmacy is coming soon, but in the meantime, here is a list of other 340B participating pharmacies you may bring your prescription to.

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Become a Health Hero with the Medical Reserve Corps!

You can become a Community Health Hero by joining the Will County Health Department’s Medical Reserve Corps. View the video above to learn more.

IDPH Expands Free COVID Test Kits

IDPH has expanded the distribution of its free COVID home testing kits. All zip codes in Illinois located outside the City of Chicago are now eligible to request free COVID rapid tests for home deliver.

Visit accesscovidtests.org to enter your zip code and sign up.

Will County Board Of Health Meeting June 15, 2022

Will County Board Of Health Meeting June 15, 2022

Due to the sharp reduction in COVID-19 positive cases in Will County, the movement from substantial community transmission to low community transmission, the increase in icu bed availability, and the lifting of the mask mandate by governor Pritzker, the board of health president has determined that meeting in person is both practical and prudent for all meetings of the Will County Board of Health effective march 11, 2022.

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Will County Board Of Health Meeting June 15, 2022

Board of Health Agenda May 18, 2022

WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Will County Board of Health meeting will be held  in person at:501 ELLA AVENUEJOLIET, IL 60433 CONFERENCE ROOM 1005A / 1005B Due to the sharp reduction in COVID-19 positive cases in Will County, the movement from substantial community...

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Area Organizations Bring Vital Resources to the Community

Area Organizations Bring Vital Resources to the Community

On February 26, the Will County Health Department working with a number of local organizations brought COVID-19 vaccinations, health testing and screenings, gift cards, employment services, mental health and substance use resources, hygiene products, hot meals and food boxes, and much more to Will County residents in need.

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Will County Board Of Health Meeting June 15, 2022

Will County Board of Health Meeting March 16, 2022

Due to the sharp reduction in COVID-19 positive cases in Will County, the movement from substantial community transmission to low community transmission, the increase in ICU bed availability, and the lifting of the mask mandate by Governor Pritzker, the Board of Health President has determined that meeting in person is both practical and prudent for all meetings of the will county board of health effective march 11, 2022.

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WCHD’s Medical Reserve Corps Donate Over 10,000 Volunteer Hours During COVID-19

WCHD’s Medical Reserve Corps Donate Over 10,000 Volunteer Hours During COVID-19

By the end February, Will County Health Department’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers had donated 10,040 hours valued at $379,074.00 during the COVID-19 response mission (and counting). During the pandemic, staffing at most organizations proved difficult. The dedication of the WCHD MRC volunteers made scheduling over 200 on-site clinics and over 60 off-site clinics significantly more manageable.

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Mask Wearing in Schools Still Recommended

Mask Wearing in Schools Still Recommended

Aware of the most recent judicial rulings regarding schools and their practices with respect to COVID-19 mitigation strategies, Will County Health Department [WCHD] wants to reaffirm its recommendation that schools follow the most recent Illinois Department of Public Health [IDPH] school guidance concerning masking, testing, quarantine and isolation.

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6th Annual WCHD State of the Agency Address

6th Annual WCHD State of the Agency Address

On Friday, January 21, Susan Olenek, Executive Director of the Will County Health Department [WCHD], gave her annual State of the Agency address. Director Olenek praised the department for its work during the pandemic. Even with staffing short-ages and the challenges COVID-19 creates, WCHD and the Community Health Center [CHC] maintained their 38 programs and continued to serve the people of Will County.

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