NEWS & EVENTS
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Public Announcements
WCHD Adds 10 Additional Red Naloxone Distribution Boxes
The Will County Health Department continues its efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths, making access to the life-saving, overdose-reversing drug Naloxone (Narcan) easier by adding 10 additional red Naloxone distribution boxes throughout the County, bringing the total number of red distribution boxes in Will County to 20.
Will County Health Department Announces New Breastfeeding Support Group Starting In August
The Will County Health Department has announced the creation of a new breastfeeding support group, called the Milk Circle. The Milk Circle will meet twice a month on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The group will hold a separate kick-off meeting on August 5, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to Noon, before hosting its first meeting on August 19, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WCHD To Open New Milk Depot in Bolingbrook
Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes and the Will County Health Department have partnered to bring a new human milk drop-off depot to Bolingbrook, Illinois at the Will County Health Department's Northern Branch Office (323 Quadrangle Drive). The grand opening will be on June 13, 2025.
Infectious Disease Clinic is Latest Service at Community Health Center
The Will County Community Health Center has added an Infectious Disease (ID) Clinic to its list of medical services available to the public. The ID Clinic has partnered with the Care Clinic and specializes in the treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and HIV care while also offering general infectious disease consultations.
Safety Information on the Avian Flu
Read the latest safety information from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Public Health about the avian flu. Included are safety tips for the disposal of dead birds and safety tips for hunters.
WCHD Expands Behavioral Health Services at Branch Offices
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is in the process of expanding mental health services at both its Northern Branch Office in Bolingbrook and Eastern Branch Office in Monee
Have You Tested Your Well Water?
Even if you’ve never gotten sick from your well water, it is your responsibility to properly maintain your well and regularly test it to ensure you have safe drinking water. See the Fact Sheet on well testing from the IDPH.
Our Environmental Health Lab can test for bacteria and nitrate well also testing chlorine, fluoride and hardness.
Learn more about our EH Lab here.
Press Releases
2023-24 COVID-19 Vaccine Available!
As the calendar gets late in the year, the Will County Health Department and Community Health Center are reminding residents that the new COVID-19 vaccine is available at both the Will County Health Department and the Will County Community Health Center.
Will County Health Department To Host Well-Woman Day On November 1
The Will County Health Department is hosting a Well-Woman Day open to the public on Wednesday, November 1st. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Community Room of the Will County Health Department’s main office at 501 Ella Avenue in Joliet.
Rabid Bats Found in Will County
The Will County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals.
First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Detected In Will County
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Will County.
WCHD Accepting Bids for Learning Management System
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTTHE WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AS BIDDING AGENT FOR THE WILL COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, WILL ACCEPT SEALED BIDS FOR THE PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 501 ELLA AVENUE,...
CHC To Celebrate National Health Center Week
The Will County Community Health Center will be celebrating National Health Center Week from August 6-12, 2023 with a full schedule of events open to the public.
Keep Cool During Extreme Heat
With an upcoming stretch of high temperatures expected in Illinois, the Will County Emergency Management Agency is advising residents of measures they can take during severe heat conditions to stay safe and healthy. These measures include being mindful of heat-related illnesses and being aware of the availability of local cooling centers.
First Cases of Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Detected in Will County
The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health division announced that mosquitoes trapped in Mokena, Frankfort and Plainfield tested positive for West Nile virus [WNV]. These results represent the first WNV positive mosquitoes identified in Will County this year. Will County residents are reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases.
Will County Community Health Center’s Blood Pressure Monitoring Program Honored By CAREMINDr
The Will County Community Health Center (WCCHC) has been honored for Excellence in Transforming Patient Outcomes from CAREMINDr.
WCHD Reminds Residents to Prevent Foodborne Illnesses
The Will County Health Department is reminding everyone of basic food safety tips they should follow in order to reduce the chance of getting a foodborne illness during this summer cookout season.
Community Health Center earns The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
The Will County Community Health Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Primary Care Medical Home, Ambulatory Health Care and Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards
It’s National Women’s Health Week!
Beginning each year on Mother’s Day, we celebrate National Women’s Health Week to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. View some of the best ways women can prioritize their physical and emotional health.
Will County Community Health Center Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Behavioral Health Suite
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.
Salmonella Outbreak Lined to Flour Recall
The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Golf Medal Brand Flour.
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.
Denise Bergin Named Will County Health Department 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. Bergin takes over the Assistant Executive Director position following Bilotta’s promotion to Executive Director after Sue Olenek’s retirement in February. Bergin has spent nearly 30 years working at the Will County Health Department in the accounting and finance departments.
Will County Health Department Offers Free Pace Vouchers For Well-Woman Visits
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is offering free Pace Suburban Bus vouchers for women seeking preventative medical care. The vouchers are available to any woman of child-bearing age (18-44) who is impacted by a transportation barrier and can be used for a preventative care visit and/or follow up visits. The bus vouchers include full day rides for multiple trips/transfers in that day, as well as single ride vouchers.
WCHD to Offer Free COVID Vaccine Clinics
The Will County Health Department will be offering three free COVID Vaccine Clinics in the upcoming weeks.
Will County Health Department’s Dr. Kathleen Burke Named To Nationwide Commission On Mental Health & Wellbeing
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTWill County Health Department’s Dr. Kathleen Burke Named To Nationwide Commission On Mental Health & Wellbeing The National Association of Counties (NACo) has announced 14 county leaders appointed to the new Commission on Mental Health...
Armando Reyes Named to NAMI Will-Grundy Advisory Board
Will County Health Department’s Armando Reyes has been selected to serve on the advisory board on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Will-Grundy.