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Dangerous heat is expected in Winnebago County beginning on Monday, June 29 and continuing into the week. When heat is this extreme, the risk of severe heat illness is more likely. Stay Safe In Extreme Heat Drink plenty of water. Do not wait until you are thirsty. Avoid alcohol and sugary drinks. Stay cool in […]
NOW AVAILABLE FOR WINNEBAGO COUNTY RESIDENTS: Residential Sharps Disposal located at 5 locations throughout the county. Help keep our community and environment safe by disposing of your sharps at one of the Residential Sharps Boxes. All sharps must be in a sharps bin or other puncture resistant and sealed container. There are free sharps containers available while
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On May 12, it was reported that a Winnebago County Health Department resident was being tested for a potential case of Hantavirus. Confirmatory testing conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not detect Hantavirus. The resident is no longer considered a potential case of Hantavirus and no further public health action is
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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 or your sixth, these services are for you. Click here to connect with Winning Start Winnebago
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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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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 safe sleep supplies, including sleep sacks, swaddles, pacifiers, or cribs. Click here for safe sleep supplies and information
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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: Self-assessments Over 200 topics to explore Personalized mental wellness tools Articles, videos, and audio guides Private, 24/7 access—free of charge Click here to take ten with crediblemind
Due to the potential for severe weather, tonight’s screening of “The Interrupters” has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. Join us on May 12 at 6pm for the next film in this series, “Healing Neen”. Click here for additional updates and info about future films
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With the first week of April designated as National Public Health Week (NPHW), the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) encourages residents to learn more about their local health department and get involved in local efforts to address three priority health issues impacting our community: Maternal and Child Health Mental and Behavioral Health Violence view the
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The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) encourages residents to take steps to prevent tick bites and watch for symptoms of illness after being outside in the yard or walking in wooded or grassy areas. For the first time, ticks from Winnebago County have tested positive for Powassan virus.There is no vaccine for Powassan virus which
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