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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 ...
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Take Ten 815

Everyone Can Improve Their Mental Wellbeing. Your Winnebago County Health Department has partnered with CredibleMind to offer a trusted, online space to residents of Winnebago County with: ...
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Need Safe Sleep Supplies?

Did you know that every 3 days a baby in Illinois dies in their sleep? The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is pleased to provide ...
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My Health, My Future, My Plan

It’s your LIFE, your GOALS, your PLANS, your HEALTH, and YOUR FUTURE. Make sure you get the services you need! Click here to learn more
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WInning Start Winnebago

Before, during, and after giving birth, your care continues. Our community cares for all families welcoming home a newborn. Whether this is your first child ...
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Trauma and Health Equity

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Happenings

Share Your View, Shape Community Programs

Help our community better understand mental health. Share your view, shape community programs. Share your views on mental health and wellbeing now through May 31. ...
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2026 Trauma Film Series presents Healing Need on May 12
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Trauma Film Series

See “Healing Neen” on Tuesday, May 12 at 6pm at the JR Sullivan Theater at The RPL Nordlof Center, located at 118 N. Main Street. ...
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Need Safe Sleep Supplies?

Did you know that every 3 days a baby in Illinois dies in their sleep? The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is pleased to provide ...
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Share Your Insight on Mental Health & Substance Use Services in Winnebago County

The Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board wants to hear from you. Residents, providers, clients, and community partners are asked to take a short Public ...
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