A Nationally Accredited Health Department Since 2017
Will You Be Our Community’s Valentine? – Share. Submit. Shape. Residents are the heart of community and shape the overall health of the community. The Winnebago County Health Department is asking community members to show each other how much they care about the health of the community and Be Our Community’s Valentine with Share. Submit. […]
Share.Submit.Shape – News Release Read More »
WCHD Encourages Residents To Take Steps Toward Living A Heart Healthy Lifestyle The Winnebago County Health Department encourages residents to take steps toward living a heart healthy lifestyle and spread awareness about heart health during February for #Hearthealth Awareness Month. Approximately 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes occur every year in the United States. Controlling
Take Care Of Your Heart Health Winnebago County – News Release Read More »
Archived – Information may be out-of-date and is no longer being updated or maintained. When gathering this holiday season, take steps to prevent foodborne illness Four Steps to Food Safety: For additional information on keeping food safe, click here.
Happy Healthy Holidays Read More »
Take Steps To Help Prevent The Spread Of Respiratory Viruses Prevent spreading respiratory viruses by:
Prevent Spreading Respiratory Viruses Read More »
Winnebago County Health Department is now participating in the CDC’s Bridge Access Program (Bridge Program) to provide updated COVID-19 vaccines to people 18 and older that do not have insurance or that are underinsured. To register to get your updated COVID-19 vaccine through the Bridge Program at Winnebago County Health Department please click the button
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available At WCHD Through Bridge Access Program Read More »
Addressing the Opioid Overdose Crisis In Winnebago County Opioid overdoses continue to take lives in Winnebago County, especially of those living with Substance Use Disorder. In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, today, August 31 and National Recovery Month in September, the Winnebago County Opioid Response Team (ORT) encourages our community to help build the
Opioid Response Team – News Release Read More »
WCHD’s Free Tire Drop Off Is FULL. Registration is now CLOSED for this event. Due to overwhelming demand and vendor availability, capacity has been reached for the number of tires that can be collected at this event. Thank you for your interest in this event. The Winnebago County Health Department does expect to have another
FREE TIRE DROP OFF Read More »
Extreme heat is expected in Winnebago County from Wednesday, August 23 through Thursday night, August 24. The National Weather Service predicts heat that feels like 110° to 115°, with heat staying around in the evening hours. When heat is this extreme, the risk of severe heat illness and death from heat are more likely.
Take Steps To Stay Safe In The Extreme Heat In Winnebago County This Week. Read More »
Buy your fresh produce – Tuesday, August 8th, 9AM-1PM Ready to get fresh fruits and vegetables right in your own neighborhood? The Winnebago County Health Department’s WIC program is hosting a Community Farmer’s Market on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. All are welcomed and encouraged to stop by to buy your fresh produce, get to know
Community Farmer’s Market AT WCHD Read More »
AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR WINNEBAGO COUNTY July 15th – July 16th: Be aware of air quality concerns and take the following steps to reduce your exposure: People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children are most at risk, but everyone can take steps to reduce exposure to polluted air.
UNHEALTHY AIR QUAILTY Read More »
