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Pick Up Your Vouchers, While Supplies Last. The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is back for 2023. Pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding women and children 1-5 years of age that are active WIC program participants are eligible for an additional $30 for fruits and vegetables. Vouchers can be picked up at the WIC office located on […]
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The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford invites you to join TEAM (Text for Education and Management)! Do you have Type 2 Diabetes and an A1c over 7%? The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford invites you to join TEAM (Text for Education and Management)! Participants in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle and Stephenson counties
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023; 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Attend this free trauma training on “Vicarious Trauma” and “Culture & Trauma.” Training will be held from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at Midway Village. Registration is required to attend. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/TSymposium051623.
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Free Training, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Attend this free trauma training for Winnebago County community members. Training will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm at the RPL Nordlof Center. Register to attend at: https://tinyurl.com/impacttraumapart2.
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Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. To find out more a what you can do for your mental health and that of those in your life, click here.
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Whole Health: Prevention, Care and Wellbeing May 14-20 2023 During National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) women and girls are encouraged to reflect on their individual needs and take steps to improve and maintain their overall health. Some of the most common conditions that affect women include preventative health, health disparities, reproductive and sexual health,
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As your health department, we work to prevent disease and promote health in Winnebago County. We offer a variety of services to help residents reach their best health possible and engage the community to improve the overall health of Winnebago County.
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COVID-19 vaccine is provided at the Winnebago County Health Department for those 6 months and older by appointment. COVID-19 vaccines are free of charge. Appointments options include: Monday, Tuesday, Friday – 8:30AM – 10:30AM Wednesday – 4:30PM – 6:30PM Thursday – 2:00PM – 4:00PM Click here To Schedule An Appointment For Information on
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Take Steps To Make Your Home A Healthy Home National Poison Prevention Week focuses on the danger of drugs and other poisons and how to keep your family safe. Nearly nine out of 10 unintentional poisonings occur in the home, and people of all ages are at risk of poisoning, from things as varied as
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Region 1 Planning Council is conducting a 2023 Healthy Community Survey on behalf of the Rockford Regional Health Council. This survey will help Rockford Regional Health Council’s Health Community Study in identifying trends in the health status of our region. The study is Rockford Regional Health Council’s data-driven approach to identifying trends in the health
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