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There is an Extreme Cold Warning in effect for our area starting late tonight until noon tomorrow (1/23). Please take steps to protect people, pets, and pipes. Know where to get warm and watch for hypothermia and frostbite. Stay Safe In Extreme Cold When the weather is extremely cold, try to stay indoors. If you […]
The Winnebago County Health Department is observing the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, February 16, 2026. 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 Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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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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See “Resilience” on Tuesday, January 13 at 6pm at the JR Sullivan Theater The RPL Nordlof Center at 118 N. Main Street. “Resilience” explores the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to treat and prevent toxic stress. Following the film, there will be a discussion on the impact of trauma and how to build resiliency
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In partnership with the Illinois Collaboration on Youth, WCHD is providing FREE Trauma Informed trainings to community members of Winnebago County. Join us for our next training on February 20, 2026 to learn Empowering Youth. More information and registration link coming soon
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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
