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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 Juneteenth Independence Day holiday on Friday, June 19, 2026. To contact the Winnebago County Health Department about
On May 12, it was reported that a Winnebago County Health Department resident was being tested for a potential case of Hantavirus. Confirmatory testing conducted
Before, during, and after giving birth, your care continues. Our community cares for all families welcoming home a newborn. Whether this is your first child
