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COVID-19 vaccine is provided at the Winnebago County Health Department for those 6 months and older by appointment. COVID-19 vaccines are free of charge. Appointments options include: Monday, Tuesday, Friday – 8:30AM – 10:30AM Wednesday – 4:30PM – 6:30PM Thursday – 2:00PM – 4:00PM Click here To Schedule An Appointment For Information […]
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The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention have reported 13 illnesses from a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella linked to Gold Medal brand flour produced by General mills of Minneapolis, MN. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported two of the cases are in Illinois. General Mills has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of 2, 5,
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 with PFAS levels above guidance level in the Wright Kiles Blackhawk Subdivision in Rockton
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Take Steps To Make Your Home A Healthy Home National Poison Prevention Week focuses on the danger of drugs and other poisons and how to keep your family safe. Nearly nine out of 10 unintentional poisonings occur in the home, and people of all ages are at risk of poisoning, from things as varied as
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Region 1 Planning Council is conducting a 2023 Healthy Community Survey on behalf of the Rockford Regional Health Council. This survey will help Rockford Regional Health Council’s Health Community Study in identifying trends in the health status of our region. The study is Rockford Regional Health Council’s data-driven approach to identifying trends in the health
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March 23, 2023 at 12:30 pm On this months Keeping Moms and Babies Alive Podcast the discussion will focus on Safe Travels and Car Seat Safety. Join us for the live podcast on Facebook @KeepingMomsAndBabiesAlive or join the discussion on zoom.
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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 Hall. All are encouraged to attend and participate in this public forum regarding transportation in our area.
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Hosted By The Chairman & Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council The students of the Chairman and Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council have organized a public forum for youth to come and voice their input regarding Transportation Concerns. Tuesday, March 7, 2023 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Veterans Memorial Hall 211 N. Main St, Rockford, IL Open to all!
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Make this month the beginning of your journey to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Watch our social media pages this month for healthy food and physical activity tips and visit the links below to begin your journey.
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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 PFAS levels above guidance level in the community surrounding …
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