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National Public Health Week

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:

  1. Maternal and Child Health
  2. Mental and Behavioral Health
  3. Violence

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