Will County Board of Health Meeting February 16, 2022
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Will County Board of Health meeting will be held via TELECONFERENCE
via TELECONFERENCE – TEAMS APP
1- 708-566-6764 Phone / Conference ID 751 627 241#
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 – 3:00PM
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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, the meetings of the Will County Board of Health shall be held via video and/or audio until further notice. This meeting will be held via videoconference/telephonically through the Microsoft Teams events platform. Will County Board of Health members will be attending the meeting remotely and the general public is strongly encouraged to do the same.
First Cases of Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Detected in Will County
The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health division announced that mosquitoes trapped in Mokena, Frankfort and Plainfield tested positive for West Nile virus [WNV]. These results represent the first WNV positive mosquitoes identified in Will County this year. Will County residents are reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases.
Will County Community Health Center’s Blood Pressure Monitoring Program Honored By CAREMINDr
The Will County Community Health Center (WCCHC) has been honored for Excellence in Transforming Patient Outcomes from CAREMINDr.
WCHD Reminds Residents to Prevent Foodborne Illnesses
The Will County Health Department is reminding everyone of basic food safety tips they should follow in order to reduce the chance of getting a foodborne illness during this summer cookout season.
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