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Violence Prevention A Health Priority Violence is an act of force that causes or is intended to cause harm. Violence can cause harm that is physical, psychological, or both. When people are exposed to violence, they may develop and struggle with long-term physical, behavioral, and/or mental health concerns. Different types of violence are connected and […]
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An increase in measles cases have been reported in Illinois. Measles spreads through the air and is very contagious to unvaccinated adults and children. There is a vaccine available to protect yourself from measles. Measles can be prevented with MMR vaccine. The vaccine protects against three diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella. Now is the time to
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Quality Improvement The Winnebago County Health Department continuously strives to improve our policies and processes to provide the opportunity for the best possible health for all Winnebago County residents. WCHD also works to address systemic processes that result in health disparities. WCHD is committed to continuous quality improvement through systematic assessment, implementation, and evaluation of
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WCHD’s Clinic – Health Screenings Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings Heart Healthy Lifestyle: Health Screenings & Health Coaching STD/STI Screenings
Taking Care Of Our Heart Health Thursday, February 29, 2024 Register by Noon on February 28th The Winnebago County Health Department in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health will be hosting an in-person viewing party of “Heart Beats” – Navigating the Pulse of Health in Illinois, A virtual townhall on heart wellness presented
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DASHBOARDS Maternal And Child Health Click Here To Learn About This Health Priority. Data Updates: Please Check Back Violence Prevention Click Here To Learn About This Health Priority. Data Updates: Please Check Back Mental And Behavioral Health Click Here To Learn About Health Priority. Data Updates: Review of Suicide Rates in Winnebago County
Will You Be Our Community’s Valentine? – Share. Submit. Shape. Residents are the heart of community and shape the overall health of the community. The Winnebago County Health Department is asking community members to show each other how much they care about the health of the community and Be Our Community’s Valentine with Share. Submit.
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY – Residents are the heart of community and shape the overall health of the community. The Winnebago County Health Department is asking community members to show each other how much they care about the health of the community and Be Our Community’s Valentine with Share. Submit. Shape: • Share what impacts your health•
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