Will County Board of Health Meeting April 20, 2022
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Due to the sharp reduction in COVID-19 positive cases in Will County, the movement from substantial community transmission to low community transmission, the increase in ICU bed availability, and the lifting of the mask mandate by Governor Pritzker, the Board of Health President has determined that meeting in person is both practical and prudent for all meetings of the will county board of health effective march 11, 2022.
Will County Health Department
501 Ella Avenue Joliet, Il 60433
Conference Room 1005A / 1005B
April 20, 2022 – 3:00Pm
Will County Community Health Center Adds Infectious Disease Clinic to Its Services
Already serving Will County as a home for primary medical care, women’s health care, dentistry and many other services, 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.
Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy at Will County Community Health Center Adds Medication Disposal Bin
The Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy located inside the Will County Community Health Center has added a medication disposal bin for expired or unused medication. The medication disposal bin is located in the lobby of the Will County Community Health Center (1106 Neal Ave. in Joliet), near the Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy.
Will County Health Department and All Our Kids Early Childhood Network to Celebrate Five Years of Iris Referral Network
The Will County Health Department’s All Our Kids (AOK) Early Childhood Network is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Integrated Referral and Intake System (IRIS) Network.
Safety Information on the Avian Flu
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is monitoring a large event of waterfowl mortality at numerous locations throughout Illinois. Test results received so far indicate highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is the cause. The public is reminded to not handle or attempt to capture waterfowl or other wild birds displaying signs of illness.