The Winnebago County Health Department has issued the following news releases this year:
Opioid Response Team – News Release
Addressing the Opioid Overdose Crisis In Winnebago County Opioid overdoses continue to take lives in Winnebago County, especially of those living with Substance Use Disorder. ...
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Take Steps To Stay Safe In The Extreme Heat In Winnebago County This Week.
Extreme heat is expected in Winnebago County from Wednesday, August 23 through Thursday night, August 24. The National Weather Service predicts heat that feels like ...
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Second Neighborhood in Winnebago County Urged To Reduce Exposure To PFAS.
The Winnebago County Health Department in coordination with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency have identified multiple wells ...
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Youth Host Community Town Hall On Transportation Concerns
The Chairman & Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is hosting a Community Town Hall on Tuesday, March 7, from 5:30 to 7:00pm at Veterans Memorial ...
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Winnebago County Residents Urged To Reduce Exposure To PFAS
The Winnebago County Health Department in coordination with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency have identified multiple wells with ...
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Additional Resources
- Archived News Releases
- IDPH News Releases
- CDC News Releases
- For WCHD Health Alerts, click here to go to the Healthcare Provider page.
- Media & Publications
