Will County Community Health Center Governing Council

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.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have both reported increased numbers of norovirus throughout the state and the country.

The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is in the process of expanding mental health services at both its Northern Branch Office in Bolingbrook and Eastern Branch Office in Monee. Adult, child and adolescent outpatient behavioral health services have expanded at both branch locations. Additional services from the Will County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Division are also being included in the expansion.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Will County Health Department is reminding Will County residents to take precautions this holiday season to protect loved ones from foodborne Illnesses.