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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.
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
See “Resilience” on Tuesday, January 13 at 6pm at the JR Sullivan Theater The RPL Nordlof Center at 118 N. Main Street. “Resilience” explores the
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
