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Due to the winter weather conditions, please do not come to the Winnebago County Health Department on Monday, March 16. The building is closed for your safety and ours. Thank you
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See “The Interrupters” on Tuesday, April 14 at 6pm at the JR Sullivan Theater at The RPL Nordlof Center, located at 118 N. Main Street. “The Interrupters” displays the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters who work to protect their Chicago communities from violence. Following the film, there will be a discussion on
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In Winnebago County, heart disease followed by cancer are the two leading causes of death. With February being American Heart Month and National Cancer Prevention Month, the Winnebago County Health Department is encouraging residents to Eat S.M.A.R.T. to protect your heart and prevent cancer: Smaller portions More fruits and vegetables Add whole grains and beans
Stay Safe In Extreme Cold When the weather is extremely cold, try to stay indoors. If you must go outside, dress properly and know who is at high risk for hypothermia or frostbite. Places To Go To Get Warm Places you may visit with to get warm include: Shopping Centers Retail Stores Public Libraries Public
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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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
