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Winning Start Winnebago – Welcoming Babies, Connecting Families – is a community-wide initiative to give every baby in Winnebago County a Winning Start. With free universal home visiting services and seamless connection to resources to support families during pregnancy, after birth, and to keep growing. Through Winning Start Winnebago, families can access services including: Doula […]
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The Winnebago County Health Department is now accepting applications for the Doula Development Program scholarship as part of the Winning Start Winnebago initiative. A Doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and educational support before, during, and after childbirth. Research shows that families supported by Doulas experience better health outcomes—and with the support
The Winnebago County Health Department encourages all residents to take 10 minutes each day for your mental wellbeing Winnebago County residents can now access CredibleMind, a free, online platform available 24/7, that provides self-care tools to use in your own space at your own pace to improve your mental wellbeing. With over 200 topics, there
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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
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The Winnebago County Health Department has launched a Registry for Individuals with Disabilities who may need extra help during an emergency. This registry is for those living independently (not in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities). By securely sharing your information with WCHD, together we can better prepare for and respond to an emergency. Participation
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On September 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began cleanup at the Illinois Cabinet Co. site (at 2525 11th St) in Rockford, Illinois to remove asbestos-contaminated debris. The project is expected to take about 4 months to complete. Your health and safety are important! Stay away from this site. Review the U.S. EPA fact
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The Winnebago County Board of Health has adopted the FY2025 budget for the Winnebago County Health Department WCHD FY25 BUDGET WCHD FY25 BUDGET NARRATIVE
What is PrEP? PrEP, or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, is a medicine that significantly reduces your risk of getting HIV. When taken every day, PrEP prevents the HIV virus from entering and spreading in your body. It’s important to know your HIV status and take steps to prevent spreading HIV. Click Here for more information and/or to
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The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) clinic offers client-centered, inclusive, and trauma-informed services to all individuals. Take control and make sure you get the services you need. Visit the My Plan page for more information on women’s health and family planning services.
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
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