Will County Community Health Center Governing Council

Avoid the "Danger Zone" Temperature SPRINGFIELD – Fire up the grill, whip up the potato salad, and know how to keep food safe for the Fourth of July holiday. Whether you’re grilling out, packing a picnic, or getting a snack together to eat while you watch fireworks,...

Let's Keep the Power On this Weekend In the face of the summer heat wave this weekend, there is a greater risk for electrical blackouts due to increased energy use for air conditioning.    Therefore, WCHD would like to remind you how you can help reduce energy...

Complete Ban on Tobacco Use Includes E-Cigarettes The Plainfield Park District Board recently voted to make all of their park facilities completely tobacco-free. And as Community Health Educators Amrita Raghuraman and Shree Woods from the Will County Health Department...

You Do Not Need Sugary Drinks to Stay Hydrated "By eliminating sugary drinks from our diets, we can easily lose weight as well as lessen our risk for other chronic illness,” said Patsy Harris, Diabetic Education Coordinator at Silver Cross Hospital and co-chair of the...