NEWS & EVENTS
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Public Announcements
WCHD Closed on June 19th
The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center will be closed at all locations on Friday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Saturday, June 20th.
HIV/STI Program to Host Grill & Chill Event on June 12th
The Will County Health Department STI/HIV Program is hosting a Grill & Chill Cookout event on Friday, June 12th from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm at the Will County Health Department’s Main Office located at 501 Ella Ave. in Joliet.
Mosquitoes Positive For West Nile Virus
The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health division announced that mosquitoes collected in Mokena have tested positive for West Nile virus.
2025 Annual Report Now Available
The Will County Health Department’s 2025 Annual Report is now available.
Will County Health Department Releases 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment and IPLAN
The Will County Health Department and the Will County Mobilizing for Action Through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) Collaborative are excited to share two important new reports: the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and the Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN).
2025-26 COVID-19 Vaccine Available
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is informing residents that the new 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine is available at the Will County Health Department Immunization Clinic and at the Will County Community Health Center.
Press Releases
Will County Health Department And Idph Remind Public To Be Aware For Rabies Infected Animals
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. A rabid bat was recently detected in Elwood.
Will County Health Department & Will County Collaborate To Expand Tb Testing
The Will County Health Department and Will County’s Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic have announced a new collaboration to expand Tuberculosis (TB) testing availability to Will County residents.
Will County Community Health Center To Offer Primary Care Services At Eastern Branch Office In Monee
The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center will begin offering primary care medical services out of our Eastern Branch Office in Monee (5601 W. Monee-Manhattan Road) beginning in April.
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) has confirmed an additional positive case of measles in Will County
The Will County Health Department’s Communicable Disease staff is working to collect additional details to identify and notify people that may have been exposed to measles, provide education, and recommend appropriate measures. Additionally, the WCHD is in close contact with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) as the active investigation continues.
Will County Community Health Center Welcomes Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy
Will County Community Health Center and Genoa Healthcare have partnered to provide pharmacy services for the Will County community in one convenient location, located within the Will County Community Health Center at 1106 Neal Avenue in Joliet.
Will County Health Department Announces Positive Case Of Measles In Will County
The Will County Health Department’s Communicable Disease staff is working to collect additional details to identify and notify people that may have been exposed to measles, provide education, and recommend appropriate measures. Additionally, the Will County Health Department is in close contact with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) as the investigation continues. Case investigation has determined this case is related to the ongoing situation in the City of Chicago.
Measles Information For Schools & Daycare
The Will County Health Department’s Communicable Disease/Epidemiology program has released information to Will County Schools and Daycare Providers regarding the measles outbreak in the Chicago area.
WCHD to Host Five Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Markets
The Will County Health Department will host five Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Markets between March and July. The Mobile Markets are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. on March 21, April 18, May 16, June 14 and July 12.
WCHD Adds 10 Naloxone Distribution Boxes Throughout Will County
The Will County Health Department is making access to the life-saving, overdose-reversing drug Naloxone (Narcan) easier with the installation of 10 red naloxone distribution boxes located throughout Will County.
Will County Health Department Closed 1/15/24
The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 16.
Stay Safe From Respiratory Illnesses this Holiday Season
No one wants to be ill during the holiday season. With cases of the flu, COVID-19 and RSV on the rise, the Will County Health Department has tips on keeping you and your loved ones safe from respiratory illnesses this holiday season
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.