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Pandemic Just Part of “2020 Triple-Header” for WCHD WIC Department

Dec 18, 2020 | News and Events

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) team working in the WCHD’s (Will County Health Department) Family Health Services Division has needed to continue their mission of educating soon-to-be moms, along with young mothers caring for...

Let Me Tell You How COVID-19 has Affected my Life – Christina’s Story

Dec 10, 2020 | News and Events

I have to explain this in events otherwise how could anyone possibly understand the severity of this deadly virus. • I was taken via ambulance and admitted in hours as the paramedic wouldn’t leave until he knew I was roomed, because that’s how sick I was. Those were...

Let Me Tell You How COVID-19 has Affected My Life – Gloria’s Story

Dec 10, 2020 | News and Events

I never thought I would get COVID, especially when we immediately started safety measures at work back in March, which was the week before I started feeling symptoms – plus I’m one who very rarely gets sick. It came so quickly too, and it was a roller coaster of...

Let Me Tell You How Covid-19 has Affected my Life – Alyssa’s Story

Dec 10, 2020 | News and Events

My fiancé and I were diagnosed with COVID-19 in March. As a young, healthy couple of 27 and 32 I would have never expected to become as ill as we did. Our illness lasted 2.5 months and we had to rely on friends to bring us supplies since we both live hours away from...