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The Winnebago County Board of Health has adopted the FY 2026 budget for the Winnebago County Health Department. WCHD FY26 BUDGET WCHD FY26 BUDGET NARRATIVE

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

As mental health continues to be a top health concern in Winnebago County, the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is encouraging all residents to Take Ten (10) minutes a day for their mental wellbeing. To support residents’ efforts, WCHD has partnered with CredibleMind to launch the Take Ten 815 website: taketen815.crediblemind.com. This website gives residents

March is National Nutrition Month, a great time to start making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a little one, nutrition plays a vital role in both your health and your baby’s growth. At WCHD, WIC provides personalized nutrition support, healthy food benefits, breastfeeding guidance, and resources

Measles spreads through the air and is very dangerous to those unvaccinated. Getting Vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself against measles Measles can be prevented with the MMR vaccine. The vaccine protects against three diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella. Now is the time to make sure you are up-to date on your MMR

February is American Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and a good time to start a heart healthy lifestyle. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Illinois.  Take Steps Toward A Heart Healthy Life: Manage your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar levels with your healthcare

The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) recognized two departing Board of Health members, Dr. Patricia Lewis and Luci Hoover, who have each served more than 25 years, joining the Winnebago County Board of Health in 1998 and serving through 2024. . WCHD staff thanked and honored Dr. Lewis and Luci Hoover, Friday, December 13, for

ARCHIVED UPDATE: 9:10AM: Thank you for your patience, the phone lines are now available again. You may call or email to reach us. PHONE CALLS NOT AVAILABLE: WCHD cannot currently receive phone calls, today, October 30, 2024. To Reach The Winnebago County Health Department please email us at contactus@PublicHealth.wincoil.gov For general information, visit our website

Your Winnebago County Health Department is working with you to reach your best health. Connecting you to services and resources that support healthier, safer options. WCHD’s Environmental Health Staff will be in the neighborhood around 8th Street and Broadway on Friday, October 25 and Thursday, November 7 working with you to keep your family health

Winnebago County Health Department has launched a Registry for Individuals with Disabilities who may need additional support during an emergency and who live independently (not in long term care, skilled nursing, or a residential treatment facility). This registry provides a way for residents to share information securely with WCHD so that together we can better