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January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about birth defects.
About one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Although not all birth defects can be prevented, people can increase their chances of having a healthy baby by managing health conditions and adopting healthy behaviors before becoming pregnant.
Click here to learn more about birth defects and how to prevent them.
There is an Extreme Cold Warning in effect for our area starting late tonight until noon tomorrow (1/23). Please take steps to protect people, pets,
The Winnebago County Health Department is observing the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, February 16, 2026. To contact the Winnebago County Health Department about a
Did you know that every 3 days a baby in Illinois dies in their sleep? The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is pleased to provide
