Will County Board of Health Meeting March 16, 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
March 16, 2022 – 3:00Pm
Will County Health Department & Illinois Department Of Public Health Remind Residents To Fight The Bite And Avoid Mosquitoes And Ticks
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)are reminding the public to “Fight the Bite” and protect themselves from mosquito borne and tickborne illnesses.
Will County Health Department Reminds Public To Be Aware For Rabies Infected Animals
The Will County Health Department to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals after a rabid bat was recently detected in Monee. Bats are the most common source of potential rabies infection in Illinois, and exposures from bats tend to be more frequent during the summer months, especially July and August. Rabies can also be found in other wild animals, including raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes.
Will County Health Department Celebrating National Public Health Week
The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center are proud to celebrate National Public Health Week during the week of April 7-13.
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.