Katherine O'Toole

CHECK YOUR HOME for Recalled food product that could contain Salmonella. Recalled food product is the 18-oz. plastic tray packages containing “BUSSETO FOODS CHARCUTERIE SAMPLER Prosciutto, Sweet Sopressata, and Dry Coppa” with lot code L075330300 and “BEST IF USED BY APR 27 24.” The products are sold as a twin pack with two 9-oz. packages Click […]

Archived – Information may be out-of-date and is no longer being updated or maintained. COVID-19 and flu are rising in our community. If you are sick, stay home. If you are at risk of getting very sick, consider avoiding non-essential indoor activities in public where you could be exposed to respiratory viruses. Prevent spreading respiratory

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, August 31 and of National Recovery Month in September, the Winnebago County Opioid Response Team (ORT) encourages our community to help build the path to recovery for those living with Substance Use Disorder. Help Build the Path To Recovery: For more information on services WCHD offers

Prevent Suicides & Accidents Responsible and secure gun storage can help to prevent suicides and accidents resulting from guns. Gun locks can help to keep a gun stored securely. Gun locks are intended to discourage unauthorized persons (such as children) from accessing the gun. Keep Guns Secure  Click here for a checklist on how to

Some foods will quickly become unsafe to eat if not refrigerated or frozen including food like meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and cut fruit. When serving food at outdoor gathering and activities in the summer, take steps to keep food safe. Keep Cold Foods Cold and Hot Foods Hot Keep cold foods in an insulated cooler

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 steps to reduce exposure to poor air quality. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency monitor air quality. You can monitor the air

Join the PODCast on Thursday, February 23 at 12:30pm to talk about healthy relationships during pregnancy and after. Learn about resources available to support growing families and discuss solutions to help ensure all moms and babies thrive. Click here to watch live on Facebook This PODcast is part of a series held by the Maternal,

On Tuesday, September 7, 2023, Dr. Sandra Martell presented results from the Health Impacts Survey part 2 that was conducted as a one year follow-up after the Rockton Chemtool Fire. The presentations include data put together by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and WCHD to

An updated Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Booster is available. The updated booster provides broader protection against the new COVID-19 virus variants. The updated COVID-19 vaccines add Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 components helping to targeting these Omicron variants that are more transmissible and immune-evading. The bivalent booster also helps to restore protection that had waned since previous