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Share Your Insight on Mental Health & Substance Use Services in Winnebago County

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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Keep Your Lungs Healthy

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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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Become A Trauma Informed Organization

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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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Your Health. Your Risk. Your Move.

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Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended to prevent severe respiratory illness and are available now for most individuals age 6 months and older. Click here for more information on vaccine recommendations

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Local Community Members Honored for Volunteer Service with the Winnebago County Medical Reserve Corps

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY – On Wednesday, September 17, the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) recognized local community members who volunteered their time over the past year with the Winnebago County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to help build a healthier, safer, and stronger community. Full News Release (PDF)

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Every Family Deserves A Strong Start With WINNING START WINNEBAGO

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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

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Winning Start Winnebago

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Winning Start Winnebago – Welcoming Babies, Connecting Families – is a community-wide initiative to give every baby in Winnebago County a Winning Start. With free universal home visiting services and seamless connection to resources to support families during pregnancy, after birth, and to keep growing. Through Winning Start Winnebago, families can access services including: Doula

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archived-Become A Doula

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The Winnebago County Health Department is now accepting applications for the Doula Development Program scholarship as part of the Winning Start Winnebago initiative. A Doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and educational support before, during, and after childbirth. Research shows that families supported by Doulas experience better health outcomes—and with the support

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

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Youth Mental Health First Aid TrainingDate: Saturday, May 17, 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocation: Winnebago County Health Department, 555 N Court St, Rockford, IL 61103Cost: Free Gain essential skills to support young people experiencing mental health challenges.Space is limited! Register by May 10 to reserve your spot. Click Here To Register

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ARCHIVED – FREE TIRE DROP-OFF

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WCHD’s Free Tire Drop-Off Registration Now Open The Winnebago County Health Department will be hosting another free tire drop-off this year. Registration is required due to the limited number of tires we can accept. Getting rid of de-rimmed tires helps to control mosquitoes that can carry West Nile Virus. Register Here Once you register, you

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