NEWS & EVENTS

Please remember, during this flu season and throughout the year, that antibiotics DO NOT WORK on viruses that cause colds, flu, bronchitis, or runny noses. Antibiotics can be useful for treating infections caused by bacteria; such as strep throat, whooping cough; or...

Are you in need of food? Or are you looking for ways to give back to the community? There are 23 Micro Pantries in Will County. Micro Pantries are designed to allow anonymous food pick-up for those in need, and a drop off point for those who wish to donate. If you...

During the November 21st meeting of the Will County Board of Health, the four current officers were re-elected to their positions. James "Jim" Zelko will continue to serve as President and Dr. Billie Terrell will continue as Vice-President. In addition, Chief Daniel...

For many families, Thanksgiving is simply the FIRST of many holiday meals that will be prepared. For so many households, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve meals are just as substantial as Christmas and New Year’s Day, or other December holidays such as Hanukkah and...

With Saturday November 17th being World Prematurity Day, Will County Health Department Case Management Program Coordinator Sylvia Muniz says the best way to avoid a premature birth is to “plan your pregnancy” from the start. And even if you find yourself pregnant when...

SPRINGFIELD –Antibiotics save lives and are critical tools for treating a number of common and more serious infections. However, antibiotics are often used when they should not, which can cause them to stop working. Up to 50 percent of all prescribed antibiotics are...

Food Operators at Oct 30th Environmental Health Food Safety Session   On the morning of October 30th, the Environmental Health Division of the Will County Health Department hosted about 100 Will County food operators to talk about the new FDA Food Code that goes...

  The Will County Health Department, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Public Health, is offering free hepatitis A vaccine to people at the greatest risk of becoming infected in our community. Although there are currently no outbreaks in Illinois,...

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 21st through 27th. And it was in August of this year that the IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) announced that follow-up requirements regarding lead levels found in children’s blood during routine exams will...

The Will County Health Department has been awarded with a Silver Designation for workplace health by the Will County MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships) Collaborative. The Health Department was honored for their employee health initiatives...

The Will County Health Department’s Community Health Center (CHC) has received a grant of $285,750 from the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA). This will expand the CHC’s ability to provide treatment for opioid use disorder, with the addition of...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has communicated for many years the need to rid our society of the “stigma” associated with human beings who are fighting any kind of mental illness. For this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (Oct 7th to 13th), CURE...

It was back in 1988 that President Ronald Reagan declared October “National Pregnancy Infant Loss Awareness Month.” He reminded everyone that “when a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan, or when a spouse loses their partner, they are a widow or widower....

DUPAGE COUNTY—The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has confirmed the first human death due to West Nile virus (WNV) infection. A DuPage County resident over the age of 65 who became ill in early September with WNV has died. There have been 14 human cases...

  "By eliminating sugary drinks from our diets, we can easily lose weight as well as lessen our risk for other chronic illness,” said Patsy Harris, Diabetic Education Coordinator at Silver Cross Hospital and co-chair of the MAPP Chronic Care Action team. “It is...

  In the Summer of 2016, the Will County Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) Collaborative announced the launch of its “Know Where To Go” campaign. This Will County Based initiative continues today and is designed to help residents find...

Autoclave, Installation, Delivery and Five Year Preventative Maintenance You are invited to submit your sealed bid for a new Autoclave, Installation, Delivery and Five Year Preventative Maintenance to sterilize equipment for the Environmental Health Laboratory of the...

Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers from WCHD and Stickney Public Health District are gearing up for another year of Operation Santa Drop. Patti Kulikauskas and Katie Weber, Emergency Response Coordinators from both agencies, recently promoted the project at the "In the...

September is Whole Grains Month. Will County Health Department Registered Dietitian/WIC Nutritionist Ruth Wernert recently spoke about the importance of focusing on whole grains, when we are constantly hearing so much about people cutting back on grains and...

  SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in Illinois for 2018. A LaSalle County resident over 65 years who became ill during the first part of August and tested positive for West...