NEWS & EVENTS

Those Struggling Must be Taken Seriously, Not Ignored The recent suicides of celebrity fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef and CNN host Anthony Bourdain have brought about much worry about copycat behavior among those who might be considering suicide. Will...

One case identified in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting one case of Salmonella that matches a multi-state outbreak strain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting 73 cases of Salmonella...

Concerns 28 Oz Small Veggie Trays SPRINGFIELD - Del Monte is recalling 28 ounce “small veggie trays,” which include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery and dill dip, that were distributed to Illinois and Indiana. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)...

Indoor/Outdoor Cat Given Rabies Booster Two additional bats captured in Will County have tested positive for rabies, bringing the total number of rabid bats this season to four.  On Tuesday, June 12th, a downed bat was found alive, in the driveway of a Homer Glen...

Chicago Resident Affected SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2018.  A Chicago resident in her 60s became ill in mid-May.   “Because the case occurred earlier...

Some severe bleeding cases also in Wisconsin SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been alerted to additional cases of severe bleeding in individuals who used synthetic cannabinoids, . The majority of new cases are among Winnebago County...

What Should be Added to Eastern Branch Office in Monee? The Will County Health Department is asking Eastern Will County residents, as well as those who live in that general vicinity, to take about five minutes to fill out a survey about services offered at their...

Times and Locations for Shelters Around Will County For a list of cooling shelters available throughout Will County, go to the Will County website through this link: https://www.willcountyema.org/warmingcooling

Avoid the "Danger Zone" Temperature SPRINGFIELD – Fire up the grill, whip up the potato salad, and know how to keep food safe for the Fourth of July holiday. Whether you’re grilling out, packing a picnic, or getting a snack together to eat while you watch fireworks,...

Let's Keep the Power On this Weekend In the face of the summer heat wave this weekend, there is a greater risk for electrical blackouts due to increased energy use for air conditioning.    Therefore, WCHD would like to remind you how you can help reduce energy...

Complete Ban on Tobacco Use Includes E-Cigarettes The Plainfield Park District Board recently voted to make all of their park facilities completely tobacco-free. And as Community Health Educators Amrita Raghuraman and Shree Woods from the Will County Health Department...

You Do Not Need Sugary Drinks to Stay Hydrated "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...

Medical Home vs Emergency Room 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...

Extreme Heat Encourages the West Nile Virus-Carrying Culex Mosquito The excessive rain and heat thus far this summer is causing residents’ radar to be buzzing about, that’s right, mosquitoes. The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division is...

No Human Exposure, Cat was Up to Date on Vaccinations A bat picked up at a Lockport residence on Saturday, June 30th tested positive for rabies Monday, July 2nd by the Illinois Department of Public Health laboratory.  The bat was discovered at a residence in the...

Nasal Spray's Full Name is Fluticasone Propionate Dear Patients: There has been a nation-wide DRUG RECALL that you should be aware of. The name of the recalled drug is FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE NASAL SPRAY, 50 MCG. The common name is FLONASE. The "LOT number" and...

Physical Exams, Dental Exams, and Immunizations: 8 AM to 4 PM The Will County Community Health Center has announced that their Back to School Physical Day will now be held on Friday August 3rd, 8 AM to 4 PM.  Physical and Dental Exams will be performed, as well as...

CDC Stats Show 17.6% Increase in Syphilis Cases The Will County Community Health Center is reminding Will County resident of the disturbing nationwide increase in Syphilis cases.  The most recent CDC data shows a 17.6% increase in Syphilis from 2015 to 2016, which...

Seventeen Positive Rabid Bats So Far in Illinois in 2018 SPRINGFIELD – As bats become more active, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding people to beware of potentially rabid bats and other animals. So far this year, 17 bats have tested positive...

"Air Pollution Action Day" Declared Until Midnight Tonight. Includes Chicago Metro Area and Collar Counties The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has determined that an air pollution action day will be declared for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area and is...