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The Winnebago County Health Department advises healthcare providers to be on heighten awareness for potential human exposure to rabies. Bats are the primary species identified with rabies in Illinois. The likelihood of human-bat contact increases during summer because of bat migration and feeding patterns. Although not all bats carry rabies, bats in Winnebago County and […]
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#NationalPreventionWeek24 is a health education platform that promotes new ideas and initiatives to help keep communities healthy & safe. Join us as we celebrate the #substanceuse prevention and #mentalhealth efforts happening nationwide! Learn more: samhsa.gov/prevention-week
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The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) clinic offers client-centered, inclusive, and trauma-informed services to all individuals. Take control and make sure you get the services you need. Visit the My Plan page for more information on women’s health and family planning services.
The Winnebago County Health Department is observing the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27, 2024. 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, May 28, 2024.
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Periods are part of the menstrual cycle in which blood is released from the uterus. Each menstrual cycle lasts about 24 to 38 days with the typical period lasting less than 8 days. Although, shorter or longer cycles are common the first few years after your first period and again later in life as your
WINNEBAGO COUNTY – The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is encouraging women to take charge of their health this May. Women are not immune to heart disease, lung disease, and cancer. Women experience unique healthcare needs and challenges accessing the healthcare system. View Full Release (PDF)
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FLOODWATER CLEAN-UP SAFETY Standing floodwater can spread disease, bring chemical hazards, and cause injuries. Take steps to protect yourself when returning to your flooded home and when cleaning your home. BASIC SAFETY TIPS Return to your home only after local authorities have said it is safe to do so Stay out of floodwater which may
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The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will be taking part in National Public Health Week Each year the first week of April is designated as National Public Health Week (NPHW), a time to recognize the contributions of public health and bring awareness to the issues that impact health in our communities. The theme for National
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Each year the first week of April is National Public Health Week (NPHW), a time to recognize the contributions of public health and bring awareness to the issues that impact health in our communities. The theme for National Public Health Week 2024 is Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health. This year, your Winnebago
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It’s your LIFE, your GOALS, your PLANS, your HEALTH and YOUR FUTURE make sure you get the services you need! WCHD’s Family Planning Services Period Concerns Health Screenings Pregnancy Testing Fertility Concerns Birth Control STD/STI Prevention, Testing & Treatment Pregnancy Support Family Planning Services services are confidential and are available with or without a parent
