NEWS & EVENTS
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Public Announcements
Health Alert for Possible E. coli in Ground Beef
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.
Second Confirmed Case of Measles in Will County
The Will County Health Department 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 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.
Community Health Center’s Blood Pressure Program Earns Honors
The Will County Community Health Center’s blood pressure monitoring program has been honored for Excellence in Transforming Patient Outcomes from CAREMINDr.
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.
WCHD to Host Annual Career Fair on April 30, 2024
The Will County Health Department and the County of Will are hosting a joint career fair from 2:30-6:30 pm on April 30th at the Will County Health Department in Joliet (501 Ella Ave.). Career opportunities are available at both the Will County Health Department and The County of Will.
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.
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
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.
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.
What to do After a Flood
Has your home experienced flooding recently? The Illinois Department of Public Health's "After the Flood" brochure helps flood victims protect themselves against diseases and other hazards in the days and weeks following a flood.
CHC Tree Dedication Ceremony
As part of National Health Center Week, the Will County Community Health Center held a tree dedication ceremony on August 11 to celebrate Dr. Daniel Gutierrez’s 57-years in medicine and his service to the Will County Health Department and Community Health Center.
Children and Teens Should Get Vaccinated for COVID-19
There are approximately 28 million children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old in the United States, and there have been nearly 2 million cases of COVID-19 within this age group during the pandemic.
Will County Board of Health Meeting January 19, 2022
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Will County Board of Health meeting will be held via TELECONFERENCEvia TELECONFERENCE – TEAMS APP1- 708-566-6764 Phone / Conference ID 585 612 530#JANUARY 19, 2022 – 3:00PM Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor's recent disaster...
Open Enrollment has started for the ACA Marketplace and runs until January 15th!
Will County Community Health Center Affordable Care Act Enrollment Counselors can help take the confusion out of applying and choosing a plan that fits your budget and your health care needs.
¡La inscripción abierta ha comenzado para el Mercado de ACA y se extiende hasta el 15 de enero!
Los consejeros de inscripción de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible del Centro de Salud Comunitario del Condado pueden ayudar a eliminar la confusión de solicitar y elegir un plan que se ajuste a su presupuesto y a sus necesidades de atención médica.
Open Enrollment has started for the ACA Marketplace!
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Will County Community Health Center Affordable Care Act Enrollment Counselors can help take the confusion out of applying and choosing a plan that fits your budget and your health care needs. Give them a call today at 815-774-6090. Get a...
View and Compare 2022 Health Plans
You can now view and compare 2022 health plans! Grab a sneak peek at your coverage options and prepare for Marketplace Open Enrollment starting on November 1, 2021.
Will County Board Of Health Meeting Will County Health Department October 20, 2021
Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic, The Governor’s Recent Disaster Proclamation, The Number Of Covid-19 Cases In Will County, And The Cdc Guidelines Regarding Covid-19, It Is Determined By The President Of The Will County Board Of Health That In-Person Meetings Are Not Practical Nor Prudent. Therefore, This Meetings Of The Will County Board Of Health Shall Be Held Via Video And/Or Audio Until Further Notice.
Will County Board of Health Meeting
Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the governor’s recent disaster proclamation, the number of COVID-19 cases in will county, and the CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19, it is determined by the president of the will county board of health that in-person meetings are not practical nor prudent.
Security Bid Meeting
Security Guard Services Will County Health Department Community Health Center And Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic On Friday, September 10, 2021 at 10AM
Will County Health Officials Promote Vaccine Equity as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country
WILL COUNTY – As the number of positive COVID-19 cases across the nation continues to rise, Will County health officials are promoting safe, accessible vaccinations in all parts of the county.
A Conversation with Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Key Scientist Behind Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
August 20, 2021, 8am to 10am Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, an immunologist at the US National Institute of Health, helped develop an mRNA-based vaccine in early 2020. Before trials began, Corbett designed the vaccine tests on animals and measured its effectiveness in...
CDC Recommends Pregnant Women Get COVID Vaccine
CDC Recommends Pregnant Women Get COVID Vaccine. The CDC today issued updated guidance recommending that people who are pregnant be vaccinated against COVID-19. In the guidance, the CDC says: “COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for all people aged 12 years and older,...
Number of WNV-Positive Mosquito Batches in Will County Increases to Four
The fourth West Nile Virus - Positive mosquito sample of the season from Will County was confirmed on Friday, August 6th; after being collected from a Will County Health Department mosquito trap at Central Park in Bolingbrook (one of 14 traps WCHD has in various Will...
Updated List of Will County COVID-19 Testing Sites Available in English and Spanish
With the latest surge in COVID-19 cases, largely due to the Delta variant, WCHD is offering this updated list of available testing sites. Some testing sites are free sites, some testing sites are fee-based sites. Please check all information available. English and...
Will County Health Department Announces Grant Recipients to Conduct COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach
JOLIET, IL - The Will County Health Department (WCHD) announced today ten community based organizations who will be partnering with the WCHD to conduct vaccination outreach and pop-up clinics to increase vaccination rates among African American, Hispanic and Rural...
Illinois Department of Public Health Expands Free COVID-19 Testing to All K-12 Public Schools in Illinois
Testing can help keep kids in school for in-person learning SPRINGFIELD – To help ensure schools can more safely resume in-person learning, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced it is expanding access to free COVID-19 testing to all K-12...
With Cases on the Rise, Illinois Launches Site to Share Vaccination Data in Long-Term Care Facilities
SPRINGFIELD – To help ensure transparency, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that COVID-19 vaccination data for both residents and staff in long-term care (LTC) facilities is now available on the IDPH website at...
Second and Third WNV-Positive Mosquito Batches in Will County Found in Bolingbrook
The second and third West Nile Virus - Positive mosquito samples of the season from Will County were confirmed on Friday, July 30th; after being collected from two separate Will County Health Department mosquito traps in Bolingbrook (two of 14 traps WCHD has in...
Update – COVID-19 Prevention Strategies in Schools
universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools and daycare facilities, regardless of the vaccination status, is recommended July 29, 2021 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has fully adopted updated Centers for...
WCHD Aligns with CDC and IDPH Indoor Masking Recommendations for All Due to Substantial Transmission
JOLIET, IL – The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is reminding all Will County residents to be wearing masks indoors in public settings due to Will County being designated as a COVID-19 substantial transmission county by the Centers for Disease Control and...