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Starting in July, welcoming all newborns and connecting families with personalized community resources
WINNEBAGO COUNTY – On May 12, 2025, the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) joined with Alignment Rockford and community partners to launch Winning Start Winnebago, a new community-wide initiative that provides free home visiting services and resources to support healthy pregnancies, child development, and family bonding, giving every baby in Winnebago County a WINNING START.
Dangerous heat is expected in Winnebago County on Monday, July 27. When heat is this extreme, the risk of severe heat illness is more likely.
Welcome to HealthTrek, where healthy choices become power-ups, shields, and upgrades that help your child level up their health. Summer Mode is ON, so it’s the
Poor air quality can have health impacts. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children are most at risk, but everyone can take
