Health Department News

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 […]

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