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The Winnebago County Health Department is observing the Christmas holiday on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, 2025. To contact the Winnebago County Health Department about a public health emergency, please call 815-720-4000. For any other issue including to make or change an appointment, please call back during our regular business hours on Friday, […]
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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 Participation Survey to help guide the future of mental health and substance use services in our county. Your input helps identify gaps, improve access, and strengthen supports for everyone who
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Your lungs allow your body to breath oxygen in and carbon dioxide out. Injury, illness, disease or other factors may result in your lungs not working properly causing difficulty breathing. You can keep your lungs healthy and breathe easier by taking a these five steps: 1. Quit Smoking and Avoid Tobacco Use Smoking is the
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Do not use any ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Throw it away or return it to where you bought it. Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled formula using hot soapy water or a dishwasher. The formula is being recalled due to infant botulism concerns. If your baby has had this formula and isn’t
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Every organization has the power to be responsive to the impact that negative events and experiences have on members of our community. A trauma informed organization understands the widespread impact of trauma, promotes recovery, and builds resiliency by integrating trauma informed policies and practices into its culture. Join the Winnebago County Health Department and local
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WIC is Open at WCHD The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is open and serving residents. To access WIC call the Winnebago County Health Department at 815-720-4000 and choose option 1 for WIC. WIC Information Food Pantries Local food pantries are available to support food needs. If you are going to
Beginning on Saturday, November 1, SNAP benefits were not fully available to 1.9 million Illinoisans who rely on this funding to buy groceries. As of November 7, some SNAP benefits are available. SNAP customers can visit snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov for the most up-to-date information and to find food locally. Now more than ever, your neighbors need your help with
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Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended to prevent severe respiratory illness and are available now for most individuals age 6 months and older. Click here for more information on vaccine recommendations
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY – On Wednesday, September 17, the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) recognized local community members who volunteered their time over the past year with the Winnebago County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to help build a healthier, safer, and stronger community. Full News Release (PDF)
AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR WINNEBAGO COUNTY JULY 31 Be aware of air quality concerns and take the following steps to reduce your exposure: People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children are most at risk, but everyone can take steps to reduce exposure to polluted air.
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