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An increase in measles cases have been reported in Illinois. Measles spreads through the air and is very contagious to unvaccinated adults and children. There is a vaccine available to protect yourself from measles. Measles can be prevented with MMR vaccine. The vaccine protects against three diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella. Now is the time to […]
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Taking Care Of Our Heart Health Thursday, February 29, 2024 Register by Noon on February 28th The Winnebago County Health Department in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health will be hosting an in-person viewing party of “Heart Beats” – Navigating the Pulse of Health in Illinois, A virtual townhall on heart wellness presented
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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.
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Click Here To Share What Impacts Your Health The Winnebago County Health Department is working with YOU, the community, to SHAPE the health of Winnebago County Now through March 8, share what impacts your health to help identify needs and gaps right here in Winnebago County. All Winnebago County residents 18 and up are asked
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Approximately 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes occur every year in the United States. Controlling for risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking can help to prevent heart attack and stroke. The Winnebago County Health Department encourages residents to take steps toward living a heart healthy lifestyle. Take Steps Toward A
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Wear RED on Friday, February 2 for National Wear Red Day to Spread Awareness about Heart Health! Take Steps Toward A Heart Healthy Life: For additional information on Heart Health, click here.
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It’s not too late to vaccinate. WCHD is offering free flu vaccines to anyone 6 months and up. Schedule an appointment below! Schedule appointment
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THIS POST HAS BEEN ARCHIVED. THE PROGRAM IS NO LONGER ACTIVE The Home Test To Treat program provides free COVID-19 & flu tests, as well as access to free telehealth care regardless of your insurance status. This program ensures individuals can test & be treated for COVID-19 or the flu in the comfort of their
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Due to the current winter weather conditions, please do not come to the Winnebago County Health Department building on Friday, January 12, 2024. For your safety and ours, we are closing the building as of 11am. The building will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, January 16.
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