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As your health department, we work to prevent disease and promote health in Winnebago County. We offer a variety of services to help residents reach their best health possible and engage the community
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Healthy People Vision
As your health department, we work to prevent disease and promote health in Winnebago County. We offer a variety of services to help residents reach their best health possible and engage the community
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Health Department News

Radon Test Kits $8 During National Radon Action Month

January 6, 2023
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Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Booster for 5 Years and Older

November 29, 2022
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Small Act, Big Difference

November 15, 2022
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MPV (Monkeypox) Vaccine

October 22, 2022
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Get Treatment for COVID-19 at WCHD

October 21, 2022

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Trauma and Health Equity

TRAUMA'S IMPACT

Trauma's Impact

Trauma is an event or experience, such as family violence or homelessness, that has a negative effect on an individual. Trauma can negatively impact healthy development, affect relationships, and contribute to mental health issues including substance abuse. Click here to learn more about trauma.
Health Equity IS WHEN EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL HEALTH POTENTIAL

Health Equity

Advancing health equity involves ensuring that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to reach their best possible health. WCHD is committed to closing the health equity gap by reducing health disparities through building more inclusive public health programs and improving the housing, education, food, transportation and the environment to support equity, resilience and the health of our community and the people who live, work, play and learn here.

Learn more about the Illinois WISEWOMAN program that combines health screenings and health coaching to ensure you are on a path to a heart healthy lifestyle.

Happenings

National Wear Red Day – February 3, 2023

January 27, 2023

Wear your RED on National Wear Red Day (February 3rd) and join NHLBI, The Heart Truth®, and organizations around the country throughout February to bring greater …

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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January 20, 2023

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. Cancer is always named for the part of the body where it …

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National Birth Defects Awareness Month

January 10, 2023

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about birth defects. About one in every 33 babies is born with a …

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National Radon Action Month

January 9, 2023

Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that can build up in your home and cause health risks. Nearly one out of every 15 homes in …

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