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
Polio Eradication is Stalling Partly due to COVID
The multibillion-dollar global effort to eradicate polio hasn't just stalled, it's moving backward. Cases are on the rise and expected to climb even further in the coming months. The pandemic is part of the problem. In March, WHO ordered a pause to all polio...
Stroke Awareness is a Priority
Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States and is a key contributor to long-term disability. Increasing awareness of signs and symptoms of stroke and the need to call 9-1-1 is vital for early initiation of stroke care, which can improve stroke...
Sixth Rabid Bat of 2020 Shows up in Will County
Will County's sixth confirmed rabid bat of 2020 has been found in Shorewood. The bat was in the attic of a home in the 1100 block of Cambridge Lane, and was discovered when the access stairs to the attic were pulled down. The homeowner stated there was no exposure...
Information about OPEN ENROLLMENT for OBAMACARE, Nov 1st through Dec 15th
It's Open Enrollment Time! Dates to apply, renew or change health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) marketplace are from November 1st to December 15th, 2020. Once enrolled, coverage would begin on January 1st, 2021. To enroll online, go to...