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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.
The Winnebago County Health Department is observing the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, January 19, 2026. To contact the Winnebago County Health
In partnership with the Illinois Collaboration on Youth, WCHD is providing FREE Trauma Informed trainings to community members of Winnebago County. Join us for our
Stay Safe In Extreme Cold When the weather is extremely cold, try to stay indoors. If you must go outside, dress properly and know who
